A unique and imaginative theatre piece which, in the words of the author, “needs no theatre, no lengthy rehearsal, no special set, no memorization of lines, and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance.” The piece is composed of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down.

Written by A.R. Gurney

Directed by Lisa Stefanic   Stage Managed by Cal Davis

WHEN

AUDITIONS

December 7, 2025

2-5pm

Callbacks

December 10, 2025

6-9pm

WHERE

Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105

AVAILABLE ROLES

The show will be cast with four couples playing all the ages of the two characters.

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III - 50+ male

Melissa Gardner - 50+ female

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, are defined by their lifelong, complicated, and ultimately romantic friendship, expressed primarily through their letters. Andrew, from a stable, privileged background, is portrayed as a traditionalist, a good student, and a dedicated letter writer, often using his writing to express his deeper emotions. Melissa, also from wealth but with a more turbulent home life, is presented as a more rebellious and impulsive character, whose letters, though humorous and poignant, also reveal her emotional struggles and tendency towards self-destruction. Their relationship, spanning decades, explores themes of missed opportunities, the power of written words, and the enduring nature of their bond.

ABOUT THE AUDITION

We are asking everyone to prepare one of the monologues linked below. 

Click here for selected monologues.

AUDITION TIMES

December 7, 2025

Block A
2:00-3:00pm

Block B
3:00-4:00pm 

Block C
4:00-5:00pm 

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, December 10 at Theatre Tulsa’s studio space. Callback notifications will be sent no later than December 7 at 11pm.

VIDEO AUDITIONS

If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please submit a video with your monologue.

Submissions can be uploaded via the Jotform sign up. Videos due by December 7.

IMPORTANT INFO

Rehearsals will begin January 12, 2026. Rehearsals will be Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturdays (as needed). 

Performances will be February 13-22, 2026 at the Theatre Tulsa Studios.

This production will feature four separate casts. Specific performances will be assigned once casting is complete.

For more information, contact info@theatretulsa.org