I And You
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Eric Berg
Mid-APRIL - JUNE
SEEKING:
Non-Equity actors for principle cast and understudies for I and You by Lauren Gunderson. Understudies will perform at least one performance.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
CAROLINE – a girl, 17. Any race, not the same race as Anthony. She doesn’t go out. She does not expect company. She is sick, but mainly just looks a little weak and frumpy. She is cynical, over it, does not let a stray “feeling” near the surface. Small, but mighty. Like a dachshund.
ANTHONY – a boy, 17. Any race, not the same race as Caroline. He is neat, poised—adults tell him he’s “mature for his age.” He’s an A-student, a team player, everyone likes him. He takes his homework very seriously. When he likes something (jazz music) he is ALL IN. He suffers from an “artistic deficit.” He’s really not great around girls.
SUMMARY: Caroline hates poetry. Home-bound from a life-threatening liver condition, she has decided isolation is the safest way to spend her few remaining days. But Anthony, a devoted Walt Whitman enthusiast, has other plans. Also their team project is due tomorrow. A play about how a mundane school project on Leaves of Grass can grow into life-altering event. An examination of youth, human connection, and what it means to die young. Show runs 90 minutes.
AUDITION DATE:
Saturday, 2/11/23
11:30AM – 5:30PM
Lunch Break: 3PM – 3:30PM
AUDITION LOCATION: Zoom
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CALLBACKS:
Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held in person at the Bath House Cultural Center (521 E Lawther Dr Dallas, TX 75218)
Sunday 2/12/23
11:30AM to 6:30PM CST.
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KEY DATES:
Please note that this production will be performed for a three-week run at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas.
REHEARSALS:
4/17/23 – 5/13/23
Exact dates and times TBD. Echo typically rehearses in Dallas 5-6 times per week, with rehearsals on weekday evenings and during the day on weekends.
BHCC Tech / Dress – 5/14 - 5/17/23
BHCC Preview - 5/18/23 7:30pm
BHCC Opening – 5/19/23 8pm
BHCC Performances
Sat 5/20 – 2pm
Sat 5/20 – 8pm
Thurs 5/25 – 7:30pm
Fri 5/26 – 8pm
Sat 5/27 – 2pm
Sat 5/27 – 8pm
Thurs 6/1 – 7:30pm
Fri 6/2 – 8pm
Sat 6/3 – 2pm
Sat 6/3 – 8pm
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please prepare the side for the character you are auditioning for.
Please reserve an audition slot at the link below by Friday, February 10th at 6pm CST. You will receive an email with a link to your Zoom audition and a link to upload your audition form, headshot, and resume. Please upload these documents prior to your audition appointment; not having a headshot or resume will not exclude you from consideration. Please sign-on 10-15min before your audition time. If possible, please audition from a well-lit, quiet environment.
Sign Up for I And You Auditions Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea9a723a4f4c70-iandyou#/
Visit
https://www.echotheatre.org/auditions for more information.
If audition slots are full and you would like to be placed on the wait list, please email
auditions@echotheatre.org with “WAITLIST AUDITION REQUEST – FirstName LastName” as the subject.
If unable to attend the virtual auditions in person, please email
auditions@echotheatre.org by Friday February 10th at 6pm CST with “VIDEO AUDITION REQUEST – FirstName Last Name” as the subject with a copy of your headshot and resume. You will receive an email with an audition form and a link to upload your audition video. Video should consist of a slate with your 1.) Name, 2.) Height, and 3.) the role(s) you are auditioning for followed by your recorded sides. Please use a reader if available.
Echo Theatre embraces non-traditional casting and encourages the casting of ethnic minority actors, female actors, and physically challenged actors where possible. Performers of all genders and ethnicities are encouraged to submit. Principles and Understudies will receive an artistic stipend.
NOTE: All actors must be able to provide documentation of full vaccination of a US-government approved COVID19 vaccine regimen, or medical/religious exemption, at the time of hire.
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