Audition Notice for

I and You

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Robin Walbeck-Forrest

OPEN CALL

Friday, November 4, 6-8pm @ Valley Center Stage

Tuesday, November 8, 6-8pm @ Valley Center Stage

Callbacks, if needed: Saturday, November 19, 3-5pm @ Valley Center Stage

Located @ the Sallal Grange, 1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend.

The building is on the southern corner of the intersection of SE North Bend Way and SE Mt Si Road.

SYNOPSIS

Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn't been to school in months. One afternoon, classmate Anthony arrives unexpectedly with a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass and an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Through this seemingly mundane poetry project, the two open up to each other and reveal their secrets. I and You is an ode to youth, life, love and the strange beauty of human connectedness.

Audition requirements

Cold reading, sides will be provided. 

Headshots and resumes will be accepted, but are not necessary. 

Please bring any and all scheduling conflicts with you. 

Character breakdown / Project needs

  • ANTHONY, a boy, 17. He is neat, poised, mature for his age. African-American. He's an "A" student, a team player, a nice guy. He's not really great around girls. He takes his homework very seriously. When he likes something (jazz music) he is all in. Throughout the whole play he looks at Caroline like he's trying to figure her out. Like he really needs to know who she is. 

  • CAROLINE, a girl, 17. White. She is in comfy clothing, she does not expect company, she is sick but mainly just looks a little weak and frumpy. She doesn't go out. She is cynical, over it, does not let a stray "feeling" near the surface. 

Casting

The race of each character can be altered. The only requirement is that the characters not be the SAME race.

REHEARSAL DATES

December 13, 2022 – February 2, 2023 (exact rehearsal schedule subject to change, based on needs and requirements of the performance, cast or crew)

December 13 @6pm-8pm. First read-through. 

  • December 27-29. Potential rehearsals. 

  • January 3-26. Rehearsals may include weekday evenings (@6pm-8pm) and/or weekend mornings (@10am-12:30pm). To be finalized after casting is complete. 

  • January 28-February 2nd is Tech Week and may include longer rehearsal times. 

PERFORMANCE DATES

Performances will take place Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm. The Sunday matinee performance is at 2pm.

  • Week 1: Friday 2/3 (opening show), Saturday 2/4, and Sunday 2/5 

  • Week 2: Thursday 2/9, Friday 2/10, Saturday 2/11, and Sunday 2/12 

  • Week 3: Thursday, 2/16, Friday 2/17, Saturday 2/18, and Sunday 2/19 (closing show)