Saint Joan Monologues & Audition Scenes

Joan of Arc arrives at the castle of Vaucouleurs to demand a horse, armor, and an escort to meet the Dauphin. Despite Robert de Baudricourt's initial dismissal and belief that she is insane, Joan remains steadfast, claiming her orders come directly from the King of Heaven.

Robert and Poulengey debate whether to trust a young girl's divine mission to save France amidst a losing war against the English.

The Inquisitor delivers a grave warning to the court about the deceptive nature of heresy and the danger of showing mercy to the pious-seeming Joan.

Bishop Cauchon delivers a powerful warning against the spread of heresy, arguing that Joan's personal inspiration threatens the very fabric of the Church.

After learning she is to be imprisoned for life despite her confession, Joan recants and chooses the fire over a life without freedom.

Joan realizes she is abandoned by the court and the church, choosing to embrace her isolation and faith as she prepares to face her fate.

Joan of Arc attempts to inspire the cowardly and reluctant Dauphin to embrace his divine right to the throne and lead France against the English.

Warwick and Cauchon debate the political and spiritual threats posed by Joan of Arc, identifying the seeds of Protestantism and Nationalism.