The Handmaiden Monologues & Audition Scenes
8 audition scenes from The Handmaiden. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Seo-Kyung Chung, Chan-wook Park, Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung and Seo-kyeong Jeong
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Sookhee and Hideko's First Encounter
Characters: Sookhee, Hideko
Sookhee arrives at a secluded estate to serve as a handmaid to the mysterious Lady Hideko. As they navigate their first meeting, a complex power dynamic emerges through discussions of literacy, beauty, and the Count, masking Sookhee's hidden agenda.
The Bath Scene
Characters: HIDEKO, SOOKHEE
During a bath, Sookhee recounts a childhood memory to Hideko, who then complains about a sharp tooth. Sookhee proceeds to file Hideko's tooth, leading to a moment of intense, sensual intimacy between the two women.
The Corset Scene
Characters: HIDEKO, SOOKHEE
In this scene, Sookhee helps Hideko with her corset, leading to a moment of unexpected intimacy and power dynamics. Hideko reveals her true feelings about her uncle and her impending marriage, while Sookhee's inner thoughts expose her manipulative nature and growing desire.
The New Maid
Characters: HIDEKO, SOOKHEE
Sookhee, a pickpocket posing as a maid, arrives at the secluded estate of Lady Hideko, whom she is meant to swindle. Sookhee is immediately captivated by Hideko's beauty, and the two women begin to navigate their complex relationship, marked by deception and a growing, undeniable attraction.
Undressing
Characters: Hideko, Sookhee
Hideko and Sookhee share an intimate and charged moment while dressing and undressing each other. The scene explores the blurring lines between servant and mistress, filled with underlying sexual tension and the looming threat of Hideko's forced marriage.
The Bridge
Characters: SOOKHEE, HIDEKO
In a moment of quiet intimacy, Sookhee and Lady Hideko bond over their shared trauma of losing their mothers. Sookhee attempts to comfort Hideko's deep-seated guilt and nihilism with a fierce, protective compassion that transcends their class boundaries.
The Handmaiden — How Did Your Mum Die?
Characters: SOOKHEE, HIDEKO
Two women, Sookhee and Hideko, share intimate and tragic details about their mothers' deaths. Hideko expresses a deep-seated guilt about her birth, which Sookhee attempts to assuage with comforting words, revealing a growing emotional bond between them.
The Bath
Characters: Hideko, Sookhee
In an intimate and sensory bath scene, Sookhee tends to Lady Hideko, filing down a sharp tooth. The physical proximity shifts from a caretaker dynamic to a moment of intense, burgeoning erotic tension and mutual fascination.
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About The Handmaiden Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Handmaiden? Our collection includes 8 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Seo-Kyung Chung, Chan-wook Park, Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung and Seo-kyeong Jeong, 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 Handmaiden 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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