Audition Notice The One We Left Behind National Premiere Book by Sara Coven Play adaptation by Jill Koslen-Freireich Talented Teens Needed for The One of a KIND Theater Company’s production of The One We Left Behind Presented in conjunction with Gilmour Academy’s Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts Auditions: Monday June 24 – By appointment only. To schedule an appointment please email jillfrei521@gmail.com (Please email headshot, resume and best contact phone number) Call Backs: Wednesday June 26 – By invitation only. Rehearsals: Sundays – Thursday beginning June 30. 6:30-9:15pm Tech Week: Sunday August 4 – Thursday August 8 (At Gilmour) Performances: August 9, 10, 11 (At Gilmour) Characters: William Nash: Small, pale, boy 12 years old (or looks like 12) Evan Roth: Athletic, tall, strong 13 yrs old (or looks 13) Cari Weston: Popular 8th grade girl. Pretty, friendly, and kind (looks 14) Jason Green: Evan’s best friend. Amazing athlete. Popular (looks 13) Mrs. Nash: Adult role/ William’s Mom Mrs. Roth: Adult role/Evan’s Mom Mr: Nash: Adult role: William’s Dad Grown Evan: 35 yr old/Adult, Grown up version of Evan/Narrator Ensemble: Jr High School looking teens and tweens Synopsis: This musical drama (similar to 13 The musical) explores the life of William Nash, a middle school boy with severe food allergies. Set in Columbus Ohio in 1995, William moves to a new school and attempts to navigate the turbulent waters of Jr High School. He is befriended by popular, athlete, Evan Roth who also struggles with the need to “fit in”. This unlikely friendship faces life-altering choices, the importance of tolerance and empathy, bullying, choosing to do the right thing and the realization that some decisions have ramifications that last forever. Through laughter, moments of triumph, resilience, courage and heartbreak, the lives of William, Evan and his peers will never be the same. This ‘call to action’ musical drama ignites conversations regarding inclusivity, empathy and the seriousness of food allergies. Let’s raise awareness together and make the world a little safer and a more compassionate place for everyone. Production fee: $65 and 1 corporate program ad Questions: Contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at Jillfrei521@gmail.com