The Deer Hunter Monologues & Audition Scenes
3 audition scenes from The Deer Hunter. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Deric Washburn
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Forget Sal
Characters: Merle, Nick
In a high-stakes survival situation, Merle aggressively forces Nick to abandon their catatonic friend and focus on their own escape.
Buying Elephants in Saigon
Characters: Nick
A traumatized soldier in Vietnam frantically buys wooden elephants for his wife while enlisting local children to help him carry them.
Coming Home from the Moon
Characters: Nick, Sal
Nick attempts to convince a traumatized Sal to return home from the hospital, confronting their shared fear of re-entering civilian life.
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About The Deer Hunter Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Deer Hunter? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated duologue and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Deric Washburn, 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 Deer Hunter 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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