The Prestige Monologues & Audition Scenes
3 audition scenes from The Prestige. Available as group & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Jonathan Nolan & Christopher Nolan
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Total Devotion — The Secret of Chung Ling Soo
Characters: Angier, Borden, Julia
Borden reveals to Angier the extreme physical sacrifice a rival magician makes to maintain his illusion, sparking a conversation about the lengths one must go to for their craft. Later, Angier and Julia discuss the burden of living a double life and the creation of Angier's stage persona.
The Bullet Catch
Characters: BORDEN, SARAH
Sarah confronts her husband, Borden, about their financial struggles and his obsession with magic, revealing she is pregnant. Borden attempts to reassure her by demonstrating a 'safe' bullet-catch trick, but Sarah's skepticism highlights the emotional distance and his divided loyalties between her and his craft.
The Prestige — Angier's Machine
Characters: CUTTER, JUDGE
Cutter and a Judge examine a collection of magical apparatus, including a mysterious machine and a water tank, after a trial. Cutter tries to explain the true nature of Angier's machine and the dangerous reality behind the seemingly simple magic tricks, hinting at a deeper, more sinister truth.
About The Prestige Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Prestige? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated group and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Jonathan Nolan & Christopher Nolan, 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 Prestige 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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