Reservoir Dogs Monologues & Audition Scenes
6 audition scenes from Reservoir Dogs. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Quentin Tarantino
We Got Set Up
Characters: Mr. Pink, Mr. White
Following a botched diamond heist, Mr. Pink arrives at the rendezvous point in a state of panic and paranoia. He tries to convince a shell-shocked Mr. White that their crew was set up by an informant, citing the impossibly fast police response time as proof.
Reservoir Dogs - Mr. Blonde's Torture Philosophy
Characters: Mr. Blonde
Mr. Blonde taunts a captured police officer with a chillingly calm demeanor before beginning a session of torture. He expresses his sadistic pleasure and explains how much he missed the 'art' of violence while serving time in prison.
The Pot Man's Woes
Characters: Freddy, Holdaway
Freddy, an undercover cop, rehearses a fabricated story about a drug deal to his mentor, Holdaway. He describes the frustrations of being a small-time dealer and the logistics of a specific 'drought' in the 1980s to build his cover identity's credibility.
The Art of Undercover Acting
Characters: Freddy, Holdaway
Holdaway, a veteran detective, coaches Freddy, an undercover officer, on the art of performance and storytelling. He emphasizes that being an undercover cop requires the naturalistic acting skills of Marlon Brando, focusing on the importance of specific details to make a lie believable.
Freddy's Undercover Story
Characters: Freddy, Holdaway
An undercover police officer reports back to his handler after successfully infiltrating a criminal organization. They discuss the identities of the other crew members and the 'commode story' used to establish the officer's criminal credibility.
Mr. Pink's Madonna Theory
Characters: Mr. Pink
Mr. Pink delivers a crude and highly specific deconstruction of Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' to a group of professional criminals. He argues that the song is not about romance, but rather a metaphor for the physical pain of a sexual encounter with a well-endowed man.
About Reservoir Dogs Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Reservoir Dogs? Our collection includes 6 carefully curated duologue and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Quentin Tarantino, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.
How to use Reservoir Dogs scenes for auditions
Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.
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