The Theory Of Everything Monologues & Audition Scenes
8 audition scenes from The Theory Of Everything. Available as group & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Anthony McCarten
A black hole at the beginning of Time
Characters: Stephen, Sciama, Kip Thorne, Penrose
Stephen Hawking stands before his doctoral examiners to defend his thesis. After a tense critique of his early chapters, the professors reveal they are astounded by his brilliant theory regarding black holes and the beginning of time, officially conferring his doctorate.
A Kind of Religion
Characters: Stephen, Jane
Stephen and Jane meet for the first time at a Cambridge student party. They navigate an awkward but charming initial conversation where they clash over science and religion while establishing an immediate intellectual and romantic spark.
Don't Cut Me Off
Characters: Jane, Stephen
Jane visits Stephen in the common room after his diagnosis, finding him withdrawn and cynical. She challenges his self-pity by demanding he teach her croquet, forcing him to engage with the world despite his physical and emotional decline.
Two Years to Live
Characters: Stephen, Brian
Stephen Hawking reveals his terminal motor neuron disease diagnosis to his close friend Brian. While Brian initially attempts to use humor to deflect the tension, the gravity of Stephen's two-year life expectancy forces a devastating shift in their dynamic.
Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis
Characters: Stephen, Senior Doctor
A young Stephen Hawking receives the devastating news that he has motor neuron disease. The doctor coldly explains the physical decay he will face while confirming that his mind will remain intact, leaving Stephen to process a two-year life expectancy.
The Universe and Us
Characters: Stephen, Jane
At a university May Ball, Stephen and Jane share a series of intimate conversations about science, poetry, and the nature of time. Despite Stephen's initial reluctance to dance, their intellectual connection and mutual fascination lead to a romantic breakthrough on a moonlit bridge.
I've fallen in love with you
Characters: Jane, Stephen
Jane confesses her love for Stephen despite his recent terminal diagnosis and physical decline. She rejects his attempts to push her away for her own sake, choosing instead to commit to whatever time they have left together.
Stephen's Timetables
Characters: Sciama, Stephen
Stephen Hawking arrives late to a seminar and submits his complex physics calculations on the back of old train timetables. His professor, initially dismissive, is stunned to realize that Stephen has successfully solved nearly all of the incredibly difficult problems that baffled his peers.
About The Theory Of Everything Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Theory Of Everything? Our collection includes 8 carefully curated group and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Anthony McCarten, 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 Theory Of Everything 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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