Calling Olympia area actors to audition for OFTs The Giver!
The Giver tells the story of 12 year old Jonas. Jonas’ world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world.
Directed by Kathy Dorgan
Based on the Award-winning book by Lois Lowry
This show runs from January 24th – February 9th!
Auditions will take place at Olympia Family Theater on November 1st from 5:30 – 8:30pm and Saturday, November 2nd from 1 – 4pm.
There is no sign up required for this audition, simply show up at Olympia Family Theater on one of the audition days and you will be asked to read scenes and excerpts from the script.
We are casting for these characters:
The age ranges listed are merely a suggestion, not a requirement
FATHER: Jonas’ good-natured father. 30+ years old
MOTHER: Jonas’ good-natured mother. 30+ years old
LILY: Jonas’ little sister. May double as ROSEMARY. 8-10 years old
JONAS: The protagonist of the story, who has been chosen to become the community’s next Receiver. 11-15 years old.
ASHER: Jonas’ best friend. 11-15 years old.
FIONA: Another friend of Jonas’. May double as ROSEMARY. 11-15 years old.
LARISSA: An older woman in need of care. 50+ years old.
THE CHIEF ELDER: The Master of Ceremony. 30+ years old.
THE GIVER: An older man who is training Jonas to take his place in the community. 40+ years old
ROSEMARY: A young girl from the past. 8-15 years old.
VARIOUS VOICES: As many extras as desired as members of the community.
Rehearsal Schedule:
DECEMBER
December 4th – 1st Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
December 5th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
December 10th – Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm)
December 11th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
December 12th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
BREAK 13th-27th
December 28th – Work Party (11-3pm)
December 29th – Rehearsal (1-5pm)
December 31st – Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm)
JANUARY
January 1st – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 2nd – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 4th – Work Party (11-3pm)
January 5th – Rehearsal (1-5pm)
January 7th – 4th Production Meeting (5-6pm), Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm)
January 8th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 9th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 11th – Work Party (11-3pm)
January 12th – Rehearsal (1-5pm), Designer Run Through (2-3pm)
January 14th – 5th and Final Production Meeting (5-6pm), Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm)
January 15th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 16th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
TECH STARTS
January 18th – Cue to Cue (12-6pm), Costumes Completed
January 19th – Tech Run (12-6pm)
January 20th – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 21st – Rehearsal (6-8:30pm)
January 22nd – 1st Dress Rehearsal (6-whenever finished)
January 23rd – Final Dress Rehearsal (6-whenever finished)
SHOWS
January 24th – Opening Night 7pm
January 25th – 3pm & 7pm
January 26th – 3pm
January 31st – 7pm
FEBRUARY
February 1st – 3pm & 7pm
February 2nd – 3pm
February 7th – 7pm
February 8th – 3pm & 7pm
February 9th – Closing Show 3pm
