Always A Boy
by Ground Floor Theatre
Dec. 09 (2023)
Always a Boy centers on a boy named Joshua and his mother, Rachel, as they prepare for another big family wedding day. They reminisce about the last family wedding, when Joshua began his gender journey alongside his sister’s matrimony journey. Gender, binary thinking, and previously unspoken pain come to a head as the pair face the blunt truth of Joshua's struggle.
Ground Floor Theatre is holding auditions for the world premiere of Always a Boy written by Jo Ivester & Jeremy Ivester and will be directed by Lisa Scheps. This play is a world premiere of a new play inspired by the best selling book Never a Girl Always a Boy by Jo Ivester.
Performances will be February 15 – March 2, 2024, with rehearsals beginning in Early January
GFT is seeking actors to fill all roles. Auditions will be held at Ground Floor Theatre (979 Springdale Rd at Airport) on December 9th, 2023 from 12 – 5 with callback on December 11. They will be by appointment only and will consist of readings from the script… you will receive a complete script when your appointment is confirmed.
Auditioners should bring a resume and headshot with them. For an appointment, please email Lisa@groundfloortheatre.org
All positions are paid an honorarium.
Ground Floor Theatre is committed to inclusivity and as such unless specifically called for in the script, we cast without consideration to ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, size, or shape. Auditioners should bring a resume and headshot with them.
Casting actors for all characters·
JOSHUA is a self-confident man in his mid to late 20s. The play is his story told in a conversation with his mother, looking back at his life. Mostly calm, Joshua can be passionate when he believes something is important. Actors of trans experience who identify as transmasculine or nonbinary are strongly encouraged to submit.
· COLLEGE JOSHUA is a college sophomore in his early 20s. Self-reflective and afraid of change, he is determined to figure out his best path forward, moving beyond his fears. He loves sports. He wears men’s clothes and wants to be like his big brother, Seth. Actors of trans experience who identify as transmasculine or nonbinary are strongly encouraged to submit.
· YOUNG JOSHUA is a prepubescent tween, approximately 12 years old. He is graceful when playing sports, though awkward when wearing anything remotely girly. He wants to please his parents and older siblings. He is dressed in his middle school football uniform. Actors of trans experience who identify as transmasculine or nonbinary are strongly encouraged to submit.
· RACHEL (MOM) is a practical woman in her 40s to 60s. Usually in complete control of any situation, she can lose her composure in an instant when it comes to anything hurting one of her kids. She smiles a lot and tries to make everyone comfortable. She is incredibly devoted to her family.
· RICHARD (DAD) is a solid-as-a-rock man in his 40s to 60s. He generally does not show his emotions yet is able to communicate openly and honestly with his wife and children. He is both logical and supportive, with a tremendous sense of responsibility. He enjoys being silly and has a wonderful sense of humor.
· BECCA is Joshua’s older sister, in her late 20s. She is focused more on friends than family but adores what she views as her little sister and imagines a time when they will be close once again. She cares about what others think but is also fiercely loyal to family, no matter what.
· SETH is Joshua’s older brother, in his mid 20s. He is fun-loving and values transparency, both my making no assumptions about others and by speaking honestly about himself. Although sarcastic at times, he truly cares about Joshua’s happiness.
· TUCKER is Seth and Joshua’s childhood friend who has remained close after they’ve all left for college. He is Seth’s age, yet closer to Joshua. He is a terrific listener, playful, and willing to take risks when it comes to personal relationships. He is gay, but doesn’t come out to everyone until college.
