The Honourable Woman Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Nessa Stein, Atika

Nessa Stein discovers that her trusted friend Atika has been her captor and a double agent all along. The two women clash over the ethics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the bloody legacy of the Stein family business. Atika reveals the personal trauma that fueled her betrayal, forcing Nessa to confront the physical evidence of her family's past.

Characters: Hayden-Hoyle, Atika

An MI6 investigator interrogates a Palestinian woman about the kidnapping of a prominent figure. He attempts to manipulate her by arguing that the death of the hostage at the hands of her own people would politically devastate her cause.

Characters: Nessa Stein

Nessa Stein delivers a powerful public address at the site of her father's assassination, pivoting from a humorous anecdote to a serious political manifesto. She argues that Israel's security is best maintained not through military force, but through economic investment and communication infrastructure in Palestinian territories.

Characters: Nessa Stein, Zahid Al-Zahid

Nessa Stein confronts the man responsible for the most traumatic events of her life, including her kidnapping and the death of her brother. Zahid Al-Zahid tests her morality with a knife while Nessa reveals her deep-seated guilt and sense of deserved suffering. The scene culminates in a high-stakes negotiation for the release of a child, highlighting Nessa's newfound resolve.