Vertigo Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from Vertigo. Available as group & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Alec Coppel & Samuel Taylor
The Sad Carlotta
Characters: Scottie, Pop Leibel, Midge
Scottie and Midge visit an old bookstore to consult with Pop Leibel about a mysterious woman from San Francisco's past. Pop recounts the tragic history of Carlotta Valdes, a woman who was discarded by a powerful man and driven to madness and suicide after her child was taken from her.
Acrophobia and the Corset
Characters: Scottie, Midge
Scottie visits his long-time friend Midge as he recovers from the physical and psychological trauma of a rooftop chase that left him with severe acrophobia. They discuss his decision to leave the police force and his lingering guilt, while Scottie attempts to mask his vulnerability with playful banter about her career in lingerie design.
The Manageress's Confusion
Characters: Scottie, Manageress
Scottie investigates the mysterious movements of Madeleine Elster at a quiet hotel, only to be met with a confusing denial from the manageress. The scene builds tension through the contradiction between Scottie's visual evidence and the manageress's insistence that the woman he followed never arrived.
Elster's Plea
Characters: Scottie, Elster
Gavin Elster attempts to hire his old friend Scottie, a retired detective with acrophobia, to follow his wife. Elster reveals a disturbing supernatural concern, claiming his wife is being possessed by someone from the past, leading to a tense negotiation over Scottie's return to investigative work.
About Vertigo Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Vertigo? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated group and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Alec Coppel & Samuel Taylor, 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 Vertigo 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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