The Bear Audition Scenes

Characters: Sugar

Sugar hides in the restaurant bathroom while attempting to coordinate plumbing repairs over the phone. She reflects on the grief of losing her brother Mikey and her complicated, newfound desire to help her other brother run the family business despite the chaos.

Characters: Carmy, Richie

In the basement of the restaurant, Richie has an existential crisis while folding misprinted t-shirts. He confesses his feelings of obsolescence and lack of purpose to Carmy, comparing his struggle to find a place in the changing business to the plot of Ted Lasso.

Characters: Carmy, Sydney

Carmy and Sydney test a new dish in Carmy's cramped apartment kitchen, only to realize the flavor profile is a disaster. After a moment of levity, Carmy introduces Sydney to a sign language gesture for 'I'm sorry' used to maintain professional focus during high-stress kitchen service.

Characters: Carmy, Claire

Carmy and Claire bond over their shared history and the intense demands of their respective careers in medicine and culinary arts. As they navigate a mundane errand, the conversation shifts from childhood memories of Carmy's late brother to a lighthearted game that masks their growing romantic tension.

Characters: Carmy, Claire

Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.