Theatre Auditions - Auditions for ECC Theatre Department Production

That Day in Tucson by Guillermo Reyes

A shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz., creates international headlines as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords becomes one of the victims. A young intern from Tucson, Daniel Hernandez Jr., rushes to Giffords’ rescue, and he’s credited with helping save her life. The media creates a circus around him, transforms him into a reluctant hero, and opens up his private life to public scrutiny, especially when he isn’t ready to discuss his involvement in the LGBTQ community. This is the real story of an unexpected hero who is thrown unintentionally into the limelight, and, in flashbacks, the play depicts what led to that crucial day in Tucson in which everything changed for Daniel and the national political landscape surrounding the gun debate and gun violence. The play features elements of growing up in a bicultural, bilingual Latino family in the southwest and Daniel’s discovery of his commitment to public life. There’s also humor and compassion as the play depicts Daniel’s real-life friendship with Gabby Giffords, which survives this tragedy.

• Auditions will be held on February 24 and 25 in Building H Room 245 —callbacks on February 26 
• We are looking for 10-12 actors of all genders, ethnicities and ages.
• 1 female Spanish-speaking female and Latinx males are needed. Most actors will play multiple roles.
• A 1-2 minute contemporary monologue is requested but not required.

Rehearsals begin March 3 and typically occur in the evening, but that is flexible.

Performance Dates:

• April 25
• April 26
• April 27
• May 2
• May 3
• May 4

If cast, you must sign up for 1-3 credits.

For additional information, contact Susan Robinson at srobinson@elgin.edu

Register to audition here.