The Whale Monologues & Audition Scenes
6 audition scenes from The Whale. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Samuel D. Hunter
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New Life
Characters: LIZ, THOMAS
Liz confronts Thomas, a young missionary, about his presence in her father's life. She reveals her deep-seated resentment towards his church, New Life, and its past impact on her family, culminating in a devastating revelation about her father's health.
The Whale — Liz Confronts Charlie About Ellie
Characters: LIZ, CHARLIE
Liz confronts Charlie after finding evidence that his estranged daughter, Ellie, has been visiting him. Liz is concerned about Charlie's health and the potential negative influence he might have on Ellie, while Charlie expresses deep worry for his daughter's well-being.
The Whale — Father and Daughter Reunion
Characters: CHARLIE, ELLIE
A morbidly obese online English instructor, Charlie, attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie. Their reunion is fraught with tension as Ellie expresses deep-seated resentment and disdain for her father, while Charlie desperately tries to forge a relationship and offer help.
Choking
Characters: LIZ, CHARLIE
A man chokes on his food while his friend is distracted. After she realizes what's happening, she performs the Heimlich maneuver to save him. The scene explores the raw emotions and complex relationship between them in the aftermath of the near-death experience.
The Whale — Liz Confronts Charlie
Characters: CHARLIE, LIZ
Liz, a nurse, confronts her morbidly obese friend Charlie about his deteriorating health after he experiences a heart attack. She desperately tries to convince him to go to the hospital, while he remains stubbornly resistant, seemingly resigned to his fate.
The Essay
Characters: CHARLIE, THOMAS
A morbidly obese man, Charlie, is in distress and asks a young missionary, Thomas, to read an essay to him. After the reading, Charlie reveals his fear of dying and his reluctance to go to a hospital, while Thomas attempts to offer spiritual comfort.
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About The Whale Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Whale? Our collection includes 6 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Samuel D. Hunter, 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 Whale 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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