The 47 Ronin Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from The 47 Ronin. Available as group & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Chris Morgan
The Bonsai and the Ronin
Characters: Lord Kira, Mika, Kira's Spy
Lord Kira intimidates the captive Mika by using the metaphor of a bonsai tree to describe his power and her inevitable submission. After receiving news that his rival Oishi is broken, Kira explains his philosophy of control and manipulation to his spy while physically demonstrating his dominance over nature and his prisoners.
The Samurai's Duty
Characters: Narrator
A narrator establishes the historical and cultural stakes of feudal Japan, explaining the rigid social hierarchy and the code of bushido. The speech defines the profound disgrace of becoming a ronin and sets the stage for a tale of loyalty and lost honor.
About The 47 Ronin Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The 47 Ronin? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated group and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Chris Morgan, 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 The 47 Ronin 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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