Written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Charlie Junkins

Audition Date:

Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Callbacks: Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - auditioners will be seen on a first-come/first-served basis.

Please prepare a monologue, one to two minutes in length, in the style of ART or Yasmina Reza. Scenes may be provided at the audition.
Video submissions are accepted - submit via email to charlie.junkins@gmail.com

Location:

Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231

Play Synopsis:

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn’t have the proper standard to judge the work. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures. As their arguments become less theoretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. At the breaking point, Serge hands Marc a felt tip pen and dares him: “Go on.” This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.

Production Dates:

Feb. 21 - Mar. 16, 2025
Performances Fri./Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Special Performance Thursday, Mar. 13 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will begin in early December and be held two to four nights per week. We will pause rehearsals during the late December holiday season.

Character Descriptions:

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN Vagabond Players is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition. We are a nonprofit, non-union theatre. Actors will receive a $100 stipend.

Marc (Male, 30s-50s) Intelligent, practical, and strongly rooted in his beliefs and values, Marc doesn’t hesitate to assert his opinion. Serge’s recent purchase doesn’t sit well with him.

Serge (Male, 30s-50s) Serge takes pride in his cultural taste and passion for fashionably modern ideas. Beneath his confident exterior lies a craving for validation from his friends.

Ivan (Male, 30s-50s) A natural mediator, Ivan prioritizes peace over any particular opinion. Unfortunately, this role tends to give him overwhelming anxiety about his friendships and upcoming marriage.

Due to the intimate nature of our shows and venue – we strongly encourage all participants to be COVID and flu vaccinated for the safety of the entire production team.