War Horse Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from War Horse. Available as group & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Lee Hall & Richard Curtis
The Weight of the Mistake
Characters: Mrs. Narracott, Dad, Albert
Ted Narracott returns home having impulsively spent the family's rent money on a thoroughbred colt instead of a working plow horse. His wife, Rosie, reacts with horror at their impending financial ruin, while their son Albert begs for the chance to keep and train the animal.
The Bravery of Pigeons
Characters: Emilie, Grandfather
As the sounds of war draw closer, Emilie confronts her grandfather about her parents' death and accuses him of cowardice for his passivity. In response, the Grandfather offers a poignant metaphor about bravery through the story of carrier pigeons flying over the horrors of the front line.
About War Horse Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from War Horse? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated group and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Lee Hall & Richard Curtis, 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 War Horse 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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