Auditions
Monday, October 7, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.:
Just Like Us
If you auditioned earlier, there is no need to re-audition.
Watch your email for callback information.
For all roles: Please prepare a one-minute monologue (preferably not Shakespeare or
other text in verse). The content should be something that speaks to you and allows
us to get to know you. If you feel excited or inspired about your material, that's
what matters.
SHOW INFORMATION:
JUST LIKE US
By Karen Zacarias
Based on the Book By Helen Thorpe
Directed by Walter Allen Bennett
JUST LIKE US is a documentary-style play that follows four Latina teenage girls in Denver; two
of whom are documented and two who are not—through young adulthood. Their close-knit
friendships begin to unravel when immigration status dictates the girls’ opportunities,
or lack thereof. When a political firestorm arises, each girl’s future becomes increasingly
complicated. Just Like Us poses difficult, yet essential questions about what makes us American
ROLES CASTING
- HELEN THORPE - Forties. The reporter. Irish American Quaker, very smart, confident, unfussy, woman with a penchant for interesting eyeglasses.
Highly-educated career woman married to the Mayor of Denver: Mother of one small child.
Much more comfortable as a thoughtful observer than as the center of attention. Prefers
being a reporter than First Lady of Denver. Strongly convicted in her principles,
she is self-aware about her role, and is consistently fair-minded.
- MARISELA - Eighteen to twenty-two. Mexican. Does not have legal papers to be in the country. Emotional, sassy, intelligent,
energetic, ambitious, yet sometimes insecure, a bundle of contradictions, attracted
to bad boys yet is a great student. She craves excitement, wears a lot of makeup,
tight jeans, and loves loud music (Ranchera especially).
- YADIRA - Eighteen to twenty-two. Mexican. Does not have legal papers to be in the country. Still waters run deep. Beautiful,
reserved, smart young woman who craves stability and security. Marisela's best friend,
yet polar opposite in manner and look. Wears skinny jeans and bare-midriff shirts
and yet, isn’t a party girl at all.
- CLARA - Eighteen to twenty-two. Mexican. In the U.S. legally, Innocent, religious, earnest girl. Good student. Hard worker.
Discreet clothes, no makeup, wears a cross every day. The peacemaker and dreamer.
- ELISSA - Eighteen to twenty-two. In the U.S. legally. The go-getter, team captain of the group. Good student. Hard
worker.
- FABIÁN - Thirties to forties. Marisela's hard working, sometimes grouchy father. Only Spanish-speaking. A janitor at a supermarket who loves his family and worries about Marisela's wild
ways. In the U.S. without legal status.
- JOSEFA - Thirties to forties. Marisela's Mexican mother. Spanish- speaking. A devoted mother and hard working cleaning lady who looks after her four kids in
the U.S.
- YOLANDA - Twenties. Brassy bilingual hairdresser.
- JULIO - Twenties, Latino.
Note about proficiency Speaking Spanish: Remember, this is a scripted play. Actors
will not need to speak or learn Spanish beyond what is scripted. Ninety-five percent
of the script is in English.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions:
Mon 10/7 - Auditions 6:00-9:00pm
Wed 10/9 - Callbacks 6:00-9:00pm
If you auditioned earlier, there is no need to re-audition. Watch your email for callback
information.
For all roles: Please prepare a one-minute monologue (preferably not Shakespeare or
other text in verse). The content should be something that speaks to you and allows
us to get to know you. If you feel excited or inspired about your material, that's
what matters.
If you are asked to come to callbacks, you will be provided with sides from the show.
If you are unable to attend live auditions, please contact walterallen.bennett@gcccd.edu
as soon as possible to discuss a possible accommodation.
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
If you have interest in crewing one of our shows, please contact Jennifer Brawn Gittings
at jennifer.gittings@gcccd.edu