The Cage Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Gary, Leanne

Gary attempts to reconcile with Leanne after a violent incident, but she refuses to let his volatile temper back into her life or her children's.

Characters: Gary, Ning

A tense confrontation occurs in a prison cell as Ning blames Gary for the death of an innocent boy, while Gary deflects the guilt back onto her.

Characters: Nancy, Leanne

Nancy visits Leanne at a funeral to offer condolences and express her guilt over the actions of her son, Gary, and her husband's past behavior.

Characters: Matty, Leanne

Matty and Leanne argue over who they can bring along while fleeing from the police, leading to a desperate realization about their growing group.

Characters: Leanne, Matty

Stranded in a layby while fleeing the police, two friends confront their failures as parents and their shared cycle of self-destruction.

Characters: Leanne, Danny

Leanne discovers her ex-boyfriend Danny has broken into her bedroom under the guise of looking for his shoes after being kicked out months ago.

Characters: Emily, Matty

Emily visits her estranged father Matty, engaging in witty banter about 80s synth-pop and history to mask the underlying tension of his lifestyle.

Characters: Trace, Matty

Matty and Trace discuss their daughter's struggles and Matty's haunting past trauma while navigating their complicated post-relationship bond.

Characters: Matty, Ning

An investigator pressures a casino employee to inform on a local gangster by threatening him with jail time and planted evidence.

Characters: Gary, Ning

Gary confronts Detective Sergeant Ning in his mother's club, accusing her of breaking their corrupt agreement and reminding her of their shared past.

Characters: Matty, Leanne

Matty desperately tries to recover a stolen bag of drugs from his daughter while Leanne attempts to recruit his dangerous contact for revenge.