The Duchess Of Malfi Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from The Duchess Of Malfi. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by John Webster
Julia's Confession and Death
Characters: Cardinal, Julia
The Cardinal, weary of his mistress Julia, decides to eliminate her by revealing his involvement in the Duchess's murder. After testing her resolve and forcing her to swear secrecy on a poisoned Bible, he watches her die as she confesses to having already betrayed him to Bosola. The scene is a high-stakes power struggle involving manipulation, lethal secrets, and cold-blooded murder.
The Echo Scene
Characters: Antonio, Delio
Antonio and Delio stand among the ruins of an ancient abbey where Antonio is haunted by a supernatural echo that sounds like his murdered wife. Despite the echo's dire warnings and Delio's pleas for caution, Antonio resolves to face his fate and confront the Cardinal. The scene highlights Antonio's grief and the atmospheric, gothic dread preceding the play's final tragedies.
About The Duchess Of Malfi Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Duchess Of Malfi? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by John Webster, 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 Duchess Of Malfi 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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