Sideways Monologues & Audition Scenes
9 audition scenes from Sideways. Available as monologue & duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor
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The Salmon Call
Characters: Jack
Jack attempts to placate his fiancée over the phone while on a wine-tasting trip, using the wedding planning as an excuse for his lack of communication. Miles watches awkwardly as Jack weaves a web of lies and defensiveness to maintain his freedom during their bachelor getaway.
Life is Short
Characters: Jack
Jack tries to justify his cold feet and infidelity to Miles by claiming he is searching for a deeper connection before his wedding.
The Life of Wine
Characters: Maya
Maya shares her poetic philosophy on the evolution of wine, reflecting on the passage of time and the beauty of a bottle's inevitable decline.
The Pinot Noir Metaphor
Characters: Maya, Miles
Maya and Miles bond over wine and literature as Miles reveals his deep emotional connection to the Pinot Noir grape, mirroring his own vulnerabilities.
The Wine Tasting Lesson
Characters: Miles, Jack, Chris
Miles attempts to teach his friend Jack the sophisticated art of wine tasting, while Jack remains hilariously focused on the drinking part.
The Freak-Out
Characters: Jack, Miles
Miles reaches a breaking point with Jack's relentless pressure and immaturity during their celebratory road trip.
The Salmon and the Wedding Wine
Characters: Miles, Jack
Miles obsessively questions the wedding menu while Jack attempts to smooth over a conflict with his fiancée over the phone.
The Apology Voicemail
Characters: Miles
Miles leaves a vulnerable, self-deprecating voicemail for Maya, apologizing for his behavior and admitting his book will not be published.
Victoria's Remarriage Bombshell
Characters: Miles, Jack
While on a road trip, Jack reveals to a heartbroken Miles that his ex-wife has remarried, sparking a confrontation about Miles's inability to move on.
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About Sideways Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Sideways? Our collection includes 9 carefully curated monologue and duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, 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 Sideways 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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