The Big Sick Monologues & Audition Scenes

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.

Characters: Kumail, Terry

While sharing a room during a medical crisis, Terry confesses to Kumail that he once cheated on his wife, Beth. Terry struggles to articulate the guilt and the complicated nature of long-term love, while Kumail awkwardly attempts to navigate the uncomfortable revelation.

Characters: Terry, Beth, Kumail

In a high-stress hospital hallway, Terry and Beth argue over whether to transfer their daughter to a better-ranked hospital as her condition worsens. Kumail is caught in the middle of their marital friction and escalating panic as the medical mystery remains unsolved.

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.

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.