Audition Notice

 “Oh, if we can just quiet the world for a moment. And listen within. There’s a voice guiding you. I promise it’s there. And until you can hear it, I’ll be it for you.”

The men are all fighting, again. An endless war. From nowhere, an unexpected leader emerges. Young, poor and about to spark a revolution. This is Joan. Rebelling against the world’s expectations, questioning the gender binary, Joan finds their power within, and their belief spreads like fire.

I, Joan is a powerful and joyous play originally written for the Globe, which tells Joan of Arc’s story anew. With open hearts and raised voices, dance, and cheer with us as we rediscover Joan’s story. It’s alive, queer, and full of hope.

Warning: This production contains strong language and swearing throughout, references to sexual abuse, misgendering, and depictions of war and violence.

If you are interested in working backstage, please contact me.

Joan’s Army and the Soldiers form the ensemble and are used throughout the piece to create the battle and war scenes. Some simple movement is involved but nothing to be worried about.

The cast will double as the men who put Joan on trial. All doctors, masters, and bishops. You play one of the following: CAUCHON, DELAFONTAINE, GRIS, TOURAINE, MANCHON, LOYSELEUR, COURCELLES, BEAUPERE and CLERK.

AFAB stands for Assigned Female at Birth.

BLT actively encourages auditionees from ethnic minority communities and any of the below parts could be played by any race.

You do not have to be a member of the company to audition, but if you are cast you must join.

Characters

JOAN - (They/Them). Seventeen years old. AFAB, nonbinary, working class. Strong and sweet, tender, and brave. ADHD is part of their superpower. (Please note this character has two large monologues and is onstage for most of the play). Playing age 20s-30s

CHARLES - (He/Him) The Dauphin, then, thanks to Joan, the King of France. Early thirties. Charismatic and powerful. Restless and hungry. Playing age 30s

DUNOIS - (He/Him) One of the many men to overcome. Thirty-plus years old. An excellent soldier. Seasoned veteran. Hard-faced but kind eyes. (Written in a Northern accent) Playing age 30s-40s

THOMAS - (He/Him) Joan’s only possible friend. Working class. Mid-twenties. Intelligent, charming, eager to please. Playing age 20s

MARIE - (She/Her) Queen of France, but never crowned. Charles’ wife. Mid-twenties. Lieutenant of the king with power of attorney. Feminine and powerful. Heavily pregnant. Playing age 20s-30s

YOLANDE - (She/Her) Duchess of Anjou and Countess of Provence. Finances all operations. Fearsome, gorgeous, powerful. Mid-forties. Marie’s mother. Playing age 40s-50s

MAN ONE - (He/Him) One of Charles’ courtiers. A stalwart, and stubborn, he served Charles’ father. (This role will also play as a soldier) Playing age 40s-50s

MAN TWO - (He/Him) One of Charles’ courtiers. Aristocratic, charming, a tactician. (This role will also play as a soldier) Playing age 30s+

MAN THREE - (He/Him) One of Charles’ courtiers. A junior, eager to learn, keen to please. (This role will also play as a soldier) Playing age 20s

“DANCER” 1 - (She/Her) A widow, numb, and needing a spark of inspiration. (Referred to as “Dancer” as part of Joan’s Army) Playing age 30s+

“DANCER” 2 / GIRL - (She/Her) A young woman, unhappily married, praying for hope. (Referred to as “Dancer” as part of Joan’s Army) Playing age 20s+

JOAN’S ARMY - (She/They/He) Dancers, untrained but confident in their bodies. Referred to as ‘Dancer’ when speaking. AFAB, queer and fierce. (You do not have to be a dancer to play this role, but some simple movement is involved) Playing age Any

SOLDIERS / ENGLISH SOLDIERS - (He/Him) Members of the French and English Armies. (Some simple movement is involved) Playing age Any