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Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world. Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Audition Dates: November 29, 30, and December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the annex, located next door to the theatre at 227 Putnam St.
Show dates are March 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14
Audition form can be found at https://www.midohiovalleyplayers.com/pages/auditions
Characters:
All ages are approximate character ages, not necessarily the age the actor must be to portray them.
Jonas (Male, ages 11–15)
A thoughtful, sensitive twelve-year-old chosen to be the Receiver of Memory. As he gains knowledge of the past, he begins to question the perfection of his community.
The Giver (Male, 50+)
An elder who holds all the memories of the world before Sameness. Wise, burdened, and compassionate, The Giver mentors Jonas and carries the weight of humanity’s past.
The Mother (Female, 30–45)
Jonas’s mother, a calm and efficient worker in the Department of Justice. She embodies the community’s devotion to rules and emotional restraint.
The Father (Male, 30–45)
Jonas’s gentle father, a Nurturer who cares for newborns. Kind and loving, yet unaware of the true consequences of his work.
Lily (Female, ages 6–8)
Jonas’s younger sister. Earnest and rule-focused, she demonstrates how deeply the community’s values are instilled in its children.
Supporting Roles
The Chief Elder (Male or Female, 35+, imposing demeanor)
The authoritative leader of the community who presides over the Ceremony of Twelve. Composed, commanding, and unwavering in belief in Sameness.
Rosemary (Female, ages 11–15)
The previous Receiver-in-Training. Her tragic story reveals the cost of holding memories and deeply impacts both Jonas and The Giver.
Asher (Male, ages 11–15)
Jonas’s best friend. Lighthearted and playful, he contrasts Jonas’s growing seriousness and unquestioning acceptance of community rules.
Fiona (Female, ages 11–15)
Jonas’s friend and later a Caretaker of the Old. Gentle and compassionate, she begins to sense that something in the community is wrong.
Larissa (Female, age 50+)
An elderly woman in need of care. Her role provides important insight into the community’s treatment of the Old and its quiet emotional cost.
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229 Putnam St, Marietta, OH, United States, Ohio 45750
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