Finally, the philadelphia script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie by demme and starring tom hanks, antonio banderas, jason robards, denzel washington, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of philadelphia. Inside the estate that inspired the philadelphia story. My performance as dinah lord as she trys to woo the reporters as they come to interview her for her sisters wedding. The philadelphia story beverly hills playhouse acting school. Phillip barrys play the philadelphia story premiered on march 28, 1939 at the shubert theatre on broadway. Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story including context, text and video example. Philadelphia ledger wrote it was the seasons most sparkling comedy and barry the best manipulator of light dialogue in american theatre. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition. Pick one of the following monologues for your audition. You know, i did have the funniest dream about you last night.
Apr 09, 2010 what would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah lord in the philadelphia story. Acting resources audition monologues monologues from movies a l philadelphia movie monologue philadelphia monologue. And as we look out on the world tonight, we find that the war has indeed reached a crisis. Sep 10, 2015 the script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphias wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes.
The philadelphia story is a 1939 american comic play by philip barry. The philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society. What would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illnesss telltale lesions. Police former officer shocked over convicted cop shooters prison release arrests made in shooting death of black man jogging in georgia. Selected monologues from the philadelphia story including video examples, context and character information. A casting calls, auditions resource and talent database. The philadelphia story tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party. The philadelphia story movie quotes rotten tomatoes.
Freshmen students who are in the crew of lagniappepotpourri should audition during a lunch period on. This disambiguation page lists articles associated. The philadelphia story by george cukor cary grant, katharine. Written by philip barry play, donald ogden stewart and waldo salt. Brigid blake s monologue from the humans monologues. The philadelphia story 1940 james stewart as macaulay connor. Based on the 1939 broadway play of the same name by philip barry, 4 the film is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her. Philadelphia story recreating the role she originated in philip barrys wickedly witty broadway play, katharine hepburn stars as the spoiled and snobby socialite tracy lord in this sparkling 1940 screen adaptation of the philadelphia story, one of the great romantic comedies from the golden age of mgm studios.
Philip james quinn barry was an american playwright, best known for the plays holiday and the philadelphia story, both of which were successfully adapted into movies starring cary grant and katherine hepburn as well as james stewart, in the philadelphia story. The last great estate on the philadelphia main line bauer and dean, by david nelson wren, tells the story of. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her exhusband and an attractive journalist. Philadelphia script transcript from the screenplay andor. If youre in your 40s, dont choose a monologue for a young ingenue. Donald ogden stewart november 30, 1894 august 2, 1980 was an american author and screenwriter, best known for his sophisticated golden era comedies and melodramas, such as the philadelphia story based on the play by philip barry, tarnished lady and love affair. What first strikes us about the play is, perhaps, the dominance of the male characters. Dec 24, 20 the philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society. Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story stageagent. Katharine hepburn on stage in the philadelphia story, 1939.
Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer andrew beckett tom hanks hides his homosexuality and hiv status at a powerful philadelphia law firm. The philadelphia story original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 28, 1939 and played through mar 30, 1940. When a rich womans exhusband and a tabloidtype reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Dec 31, 2018 brigid blake s monologue from the humans including context, text and video example. The philadelphia story is a 1940 american romantic comedy film directed by george cukor, starring cary grant, katharine hepburn, and james stewart, and featuring ruth hussey.
Despite the plays sentimental romantic comedy ending, entertaining dialogue and the likeable cast create an enjoyable atmosphere into which audiences will happily escape. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit. Witness 18 monologues written by high school and middle school students from throughout the city and region in one story packed show, directed and performed by theater professionals. After all, its not like you can listen to potential options via cast recordings theres a little more digging to be done. The last great estate on the philadelphia main line bauer and dean, by david nelson wren, tells the story of the family and home in forensic detail. The script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphias wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes. Witness 18 monologues written by high school and middle school students from throughout the city and region in one storypacked show, directed and performed by theater professionals. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition, in conjunction with the hollywood black film festival 20. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Since gar is the central character in this play it is important to consider his character in relation to the other characters.
Having grown up in suburban philadelphia and having seen the film many times its a household favorite, i wanted to read the original play. The philadelphia story by phillip barry directed by anne jamesnoonan aboutauditions you do not need to sign up for an after school audition. Comedy the importance of being earnest cecily the bold, the young, and the murderedlily the importance of being earnestlady bracknell the auditioncarrie the philadelphia storydinah lord almost mainhope drama rabbit holebecca the cruciblemary long days journey into nightmary the cherry orchardcharlotta our townemily webb. The philadelphia story, an episode of the fresh prince of belair. Actors can create a free profile as well as directors, casting directors, producers and agentsmanagers. Charlize theron spoke about how she portrayed megyn kelly in bombshell and why she doesnt consider herself a method actress. Finally, the philadelphia script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie by demme and starring tom hanks, antonio banderas, jason robards, denzel washington, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using. Whats going on in the minds of philadelphias youth. The philadelphia story 1940 is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedyfarce part screwball of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions. Much of the script of the film is word for word from the play which is nice to see, though there are certain characters excised from the film and tweaks to the plot as a result. Actor spencer longmore performing a monologue from the movie philadelphia. Choose a monologue that is suitable for the role you want. The only way to save the world is a robot takeover. Jul 24, 2011 my performance as dinah lord as she trys to woo the reporters as they come to interview her for her sisters wedding.
Characters and relationships in philadelphia here i come. Winter play the philadelphia story audition performing arts. Please be prepared to arrive at the start of the audition and stay to the end. One of the most gifted writers of american comedy, wrote over twenty plays for the broadway stage including such hits as the philadelphia story, without love both with katherine hepburn, foolish notion with tallulah bankhead, hotel universe, paris bound, here comes the clowns and the animal kingdom. Connor tells tracy she shouldnt marry george, and starts to compliment the crap out of her. And guess what i thought i saw coming over out of the woods. This story was adapted into the musical high society in. Jun 23, 2016 the philadelphia story is proof of what a classic film can be in many aspects, but certainly in the script, because it has humor, dialogue, and themes that thoroughly entertain.
The philadelphia story 1959 film, a tv film starring gig young. Find a character or situation that you can relate too. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. With cary grant, katharine hepburn, james stewart, ruth hussey. Dinahs interview from a philadelphia story youtube. Whether the character is crying or just expressing sad emotions, here we have grouped together some of the most interesting sad monologues. A monologue from the film philadelphia by ron nyswaner. The philadelphia story film, the 1940 film adaptation. The story both spoofs and plays sly homage to clifford odets earnest socialist dramas, in which kindhearted socialites learn to love and admire the working poor except that, in the philadelphia story, hepburn turns her back on the workingclass hero and returns to her own kind, the aristocratic, debonair, completely irresistible cary grant. Finding the perfect monologue for an audition can be a daunting task. Whats going on in the minds of philadelphia s youth. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her ex.
Tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her exhusband. The philadelphia storydinah lord the monologue library. Written as a vehicle for katharine hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film. If you are new here, monologue blogger provides thousands of free monologuesscripts to help creatives work on their craft and develop work for themselves. The philadelphia story broadway play original ibdb. The wealthy and wellestablished lord family of philadelphia is about to welcome the cream of society into their home for the second wedding of tracy lord, vibrant daughter of the house, to george kittredge, a proudly priggish upandcoming self made coal mine manager much to the annoyance of little sister dinah, big brother sandy, and exhusband c. Im standing here solidly on my own two hands and im going crazy.
Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit play. Unlike most of the analysis found herewhich simply lists the unique individual story appreciationsthis indepth study details the actual encoding for each structural item. The script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphia s wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes. What would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah lord in the philadelphia story. Actor dj qualls talks about how he learned 39 pages of dialogue in 4 days, why he thinks hell work forever, streaming services and one thing about acting that scares him. The philadelphia story is considered one of barrys most popular plays. If youre looking for sad monologues for your audition or acting class here you can find the best sad monologues for men and women.