Bright Half Life Auditions
“The thing is: soulmates.” Enter into Bright Half Life, into the world of Vicky and Erica: two women who are sometimes in love, sometimes not, but always seem to find themselves inextricably linked. Playwright Tanya Barfield writes a swirling, earnest story of a relationship that exists in the past, present, and future all at the same time. Vicky and Erica meet, go on dates, fight, break up, and… skydive? Nothing is linear and nothing is permanent – except maybe each other – for this couple. Explore love, honesty, and forgiveness in Bright Half Life.
The UVM Department of Theatre and Dance is holding auditions for Bright Half Half! As the first play of the 2023-24 season, Bright Half Life follows Erica and Vicky’s relationship of 20 years before, during, and after the legalization of same-sex marriage. Told non-linearly, this play asks who and what is there to hold on to as we jump into the future. Bright Half Life will run from October 4th-8th, 2023.
Casting for:
Erica: (she/her) many ages; all femme/women+ are eligible, should be played by a caucasian actress.
Vicky: (she/her) many ages; all femme/women+ are eligible, should be played by an African American, Asian, or Latina actress.
Auditions are to be held Sunday, April 16th from 3-7 and Monday, April 17th from 5-9. To sign up for a spot, visit the Royall Tyler Theatre and claim an audition slot.
Please come to the audition familiar with/having read the play and be prepared to discuss your comfort levels as they relate to the mature content.
For a copy of the play, you can visit the Royall Tyler Theatre where perusal copies are provided.
Monologues can be from any contemporary play and should be roughly 1 minute long. If you’re having trouble selecting a monologue, please use the provided monologue near the sign-ups in Royall Tyler
Please come to the audition with as clear of a schedule for the Fall 2023 semester as possible
Actors cast in the play WILL be expected to be memorized/off-book when we return to school in Fall 2023
For any questions, feel free to reach out to the Stage Manager at [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @uvmtheatre
