Monologue

Swearengen Monologue from Deadwood

From Deadwood by David Milch

male · dark · 40 sec

This piece is from a copyrighted TV series, so the full text isn't published here. You can bring your own copy of the lines and rehearse it on ActorRise.

About this piece

Swearengen expresses his frustration and anger over the chaotic situation in the camp, feeling threatened by the presence of outsiders and burdened by the responsibilities placed upon him.

From Deadwood (S1E2, Deep Water)

40s · anger · power · betrayal · isolation · survival

Rehearse Swearengen's monologue

Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

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