Two-Person Voice Acting Script · Two-person comedic scene
The Sandwich Incident
A comedic two-person scene where roommates argue over a stolen sandwich. Practice comic timing, quick back-and-forth, and a deadpan callback.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Length
- 149 words · ~1 min
- Skills
- comic timing, character contrast, callback delivery
- License
- CC BY 4.0
The script
DanaTheo. Where’s my sandwich?
TheoGood morning to you too. What sandwich?
DanaTop shelf. Wrapped in foil. With a sticky note that says, and I quote, “Dana’s. Do not touch. This means you, Theo.”
TheoWow. Singled out by name. That’s honestly hurtful.
DanaDid you eat it?
TheoDefine ‘eat.’
DanaPut it in your mouth. Chew. Swallow. Ruin my entire day.
TheoThen technically, no. I ate half. The other half is still with us. Spiritually.
Dana(losing it)Spiritually?
Theo(defensive, talking fast)It was two in the morning! The fridge light was on, the foil was sparkling, and the note said my name. It felt personal!
DanaIt was a warning, not an invitation!
TheoOkay, okay. I’ll make you a new one.
DanaYou can’t make a sandwich. The last time you made toast, the smoke alarm cried.
TheoThen I’ll buy you lunch. Anywhere you want. Within reason. Under ten dollars.
Dana(slowly)Fine. But first. Where’s the other half?
Theo(a long pause)...Define ‘where.’
Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0. Original script drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; any resemblance to existing characters is coincidental.
Practise it now
The teleprompter scrolls at the speed you set in words per minute. Tick "Record audio while reading" to capture a take; the audio stays in your browser until you download it.
Coaching notes
- "Define ‘eat.’" and the final "Define ‘where.’" are the same joke. Play Theo’s first one innocently so the callback at the end gets the bigger laugh.
- Dana reads the sticky note word for word. Shift into a stiff, formal voice for the quote so it’s clear she’s reciting her own warning.
- If you play both roles, give Theo a loose, lazy rhythm and Dana a clipped, precise one. That contrast keeps them distinct without needing silly voices.
Try it three more ways
- Play it as a deadly serious courtroom drama, with Dana as the prosecutor.
- Make Theo genuinely guilty and on the edge of tears the entire time.
- Perform it in whispers at three in the morning so you don’t wake the third roommate.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "The Sandwich Incident" script?
149 spoken words, about 1 min at a conversational 150 words per minute and 1 min 9 sec at a slower 130 wpm. Your take will vary with pauses and character choices.
Can I use this script in my voice acting demo reel?
Yes. SceneDub's original scripts are licensed CC BY 4.0. You can perform, record, edit, and publish them, including in demo reels, classes, and auditions, as long as you credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0" where you share the recording or the text.
How should I practise this script?
Read it silently once, then perform it with the direction above: playful, mock-serious, quick, snappy back-and-forth. Record a take with the teleprompter, listen back, and try one of the alternate reads to stretch your range.
Can one person perform a two-character script?
Yes. Play both Dana and Theo and make each one distinct through pitch, pace, and attitude, or record with a partner and take one role each.