I AM AN ISLAND is a surrealist dark comedy – Sarah Ruhl meets Samuel Beckett – that takes place on an island that is sinking into the sea. Our hero, May, tries to convince others of this truth, but no one will listen. And so, May resorts to a political demonstration– she will stand still, in the middle of the island, and sink into the sea herself.

When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater (Frank’s Place) - 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204

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Written by Julia Lederer

Directed by Angela Gulner

There will be in-person Callbacks on June 24th, 6pm-10pm.

• Audition form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWLfF-b0ngZM40D2QmMdDiqVzTDiual2ep_rklkhS3s-irMA/viewform
• Please prepare sides from one of the characters listed below.
• Sides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gK6YfUMI2QbdcqjWaJGHHZCTR4fvF9GI?usp=sharing
• Your single choice of sides will not have bearing over what characters for which you are called back.
• Actors will receive a weekly stipend. The fee is based on fundraising efforts and subject to change.
• If you are unable to attend in person auditions, please submit a video of you performing sides from one of the characters listed above.
• You can submit your video through YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
• Please be sure to have your video properly framed and well-lit so we can see your face, as well as making sure we can hear you!
• Submissions due June 21st, 2024.

Rehearsals

August 13th-September 19th
Location: Dallas, TX

Performances

September 19th-22nd
Location: Dallas, more exciting details to come.

Available Roles

Seeking a diverse group of actors for the production of a new play "I Am An Island" by Julia Lederer.

WHC is committed to diversity and encourages all performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit to every opportunity at WHC. WHC is committed to being an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices while upholding the values of community, equity, access, and belonging. We are committed to ensuring that the artists’ work on our stages represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

The tone is playful and sincere. The world takes place in a side step out of reality. The characters are honest and open-hearted. Watering Hole Collective encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to audition.

May: F, 30s-40s - Dry and thoughtful, curious. An outsider. Runs melancholy, but has humor. Cares, even when she feels/is misunderstood. Trying, or trying to try.

Sandra: F, 30s-40s - Bright and optimistic. A caretaker. Runs joyful, but not without depth. Noble, but avoids what is uncomfortable. May's twin, though they should not look alike.

Ben: M, 30s - Inventive and enthusiastic. A little awkward, but hopeful. A doer, a fixer, a dreamer. Searching for hope, or trying desperately to build it — to feel it at all costs. Certain it is what everyone needs.

April: F, 20s - On vacation -- from our world. Feels modern and "cool". Loves to give advice/share "wisdom". Superior and in need at once.

Grandma: F, 30s-80s - Brash and a little hard. She used to be haunted, but now she does the haunting. Because she's a ghost. She was softer once, so long ago that no one remembers. Her haunting is fun, maybe even a little glamorous. Loves a good martini.