The Big Sick Monologues & Audition Scenes
7 audition scenes from The Big Sick. Available as duologue & monologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
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The First Date Confession
Characters: Emily, Kumail
During a date, Emily reveals she was previously married, leading to a vulnerable exchange about their growing feelings for one another.
Fucking five months of red flags.
Characters: Emily, Kumail
Emily confronts Kumail after discovering he has been hiding his family's arranged marriage expectations, leading to a heated argument about cultural
Kumail's Stand-Up Confession
Characters: Kumail
A stand-up comedian struggles to perform his routine while his girlfriend is in a medically induced coma. He transitions from failing jokes to a raw, vulnerable admission of his guilt and the terrifying reality of her declining health.
The Family Confrontation
Characters: Kumail, Sharmeen, Azmat, Chris
Kumail is confronted by his parents after rejecting an arranged marriage proposal. The tension escalates as he finally admits to his secret life, his lack of faith, and his love for an American woman, leading to a heartbreaking rift with his mother.
The Four Cheese Burger Meltdown
Characters: Stu, Kumail
A stressed Kumail has an aggressive emotional breakdown over a simple fast food order while the clerk remains hilariously indifferent.
The Ashes of the Pakistani Women
Characters: Kumail, Emily
Kumail attempts a grand romantic gesture to win Emily back after her recovery, but she struggles to reconcile his sudden change of heart.
The 'Cheese' Set
Characters: Kumail
A stand-up comedian attempts to perform his usual set but quickly unravels as he confronts the reality of his girlfriend's critical medical condition. He moves from awkward jokes to a raw, vulnerable confession about his regrets and the terrifying possibility of losing her.
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About The Big Sick Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Big Sick? Our collection includes 7 carefully curated duologue and monologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, 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 Big Sick 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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