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Terrence McNally

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Mike's Exhaustion

The Lisbon Traviata

by Terrence McNally

A exhausted, resentful, vulnerable MIKE's monologue from "The Lisbon Traviata" by Terrence McNally. Genre: drama.

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Act I — The Lisbon Traviata

The Lisbon Traviata

by Terrence McNally

Mendy, a passionate and obsessive opera fanatic, interrogates a young man over the phone about a legendary Maria Callas performance in Lisbon. His initial curiosity quickly spirals into a dramatic, humorous, and deeply felt defense of Callas's genius and the importance of art.

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About Terrence McNally

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Terrence McNally, including scenes from The Lisbon Traviata. McNally's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and comedy-drama and features monologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, agent showcase, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.