The Handmaiden Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 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 and Seo-kyeong Jeong & Chan-wook Park
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
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.
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.
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.
About The Handmaiden Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Handmaiden? Our collection includes 4 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 and Seo-kyeong Jeong & Chan-wook Park, 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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