Yerma Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from Yerma. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Federico García Lorca
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Yerma & Victor — The Crying Child
Characters: YERMA, VICTOR
Yerma encounters Victor, who is singing cheerfully, and they discuss their respective temperaments and Yerma's husband. The conversation takes a turn when Yerma believes she hears a child crying, revealing her deep longing for motherhood and Victor's discomfort.
Yerma and Juan
Characters: YERMA, JUAN
Yerma confronts her husband, Juan, about his declining health and their lack of children after twenty months of marriage. She expresses her deep love and desire for a family, while Juan dismisses her concerns, suggesting she is imagining things and that their childless state offers peace.
Yerma — Maria's News
Characters: YERMA, MARIA
Yerma, a childless woman, speaks with her friend Maria, who has just discovered she is pregnant. Yerma's joy for her friend is tinged with her own deep longing for a child, leading to a poignant discussion about motherhood and the pain of infertility.
Act I, Scene 2 — Yerma and the Old Woman
Characters: YERMA, FIRST OLD WOMAN
Yerma, a young woman desperate for children, encounters an older, more experienced woman in a field. Yerma confides her struggles with fertility and her detached relationship with her husband, seeking guidance and understanding. The Old Woman offers cryptic advice and a cynical view on life and marriage, leaving Yerma feeling more isolated in her longing.
Yerma and the Second Girl
Characters: YERMA, SECOND GIRL
Yerma, a woman desperate for children, speaks with a younger, more cynical woman about marriage and motherhood. The Second Girl expresses her disdain for domestic life and her lack of desire for children, contrasting sharply with Yerma's deep longing.
About Yerma Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Yerma? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Federico García Lorca, 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 Yerma 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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