I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

Some fans collect posters,

Some collect autographs,

Some take it too far.

Samantha Hurley’s laugh-out-loud dark comedy, steeped in Y2K nostalgia, is a full-throttle explosion of our para-social relationships and the obsessions that detonate them. Since 2023 Tobey Maguire has become a cult hit playing Off-Broadway and Off-Westend; with reviews praising Author Samantha Hurley’s ability to write raucous amounts of humour while still providing an honest look at obsession and the people behind celebrity culture, and also to actor Tessa Albertson’s ability to melt into the role of a 14 year old.

English Theatre Utrecht is about offering people a chance to connect by doing something fun, and that is what this play is: Fun. Since the day I (the Director) got shown a clip of this bizarre show, I knew it represented what I (and no doubt countless others) think about when we keep coming back to the theatre to perform or watch. The refusal to not take itself too seriously telling a comedic story while not being afraid to take a moment and deconstruct the sort of people that would make such a farce possible, all while sprinkling in a love letter to early 2000s culture and the people who kept it alive. We hope to leave audiences and cast with something that sticks with them. The author put it best when she said:

“If Shakespeare or Arthur Miller read this play, their brains would probably ooze out of their ears and honestly, I love that for me, for us…”

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“I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire” has a content warning for:
Physical & verbal abuse, domestic violence, drug abuse, suicide, death, and contains strong language

Character Breakdowns

The ages and genders listed are representative of the characters; our actors can be anyone. As an international group we welcome all accents and levels of experience. We only ask for a decent command of the English language and reliability in terms of attendance and dedication.

We are particularly keen on anyone with Improv experience as the script has lots of opportunities to vamp as well as some audience interaction.

Select a character to view audition material

How to audition?

1. Decide which characters you would like to audition for and record the required material indicated in the breakdowns (a self-tape*).

   • Upload the footage to a platform of your choice making sure that anyone with a link can watch and download it.

   • One video file per character. The title should be “[Your name] [Character] audition“

   • Your performance of the material should be no longer than 2 minutes. Also include a “Slate” at the start of each video you submit.*

2. Submit your details through the sign-up form below. Remember to include the links to your self-tape.

   • Please submit this no later than midnight on Wednesday the 2nd of September. You will receive confirmation of submission afterwards.

3. Around the 6th of September, you will receive a message as to whether you have passed on to the in-person round on the 22nd of September.

   • Successful applicants will receive the address of the location, some additional information and materials to prepare.

   • The audition will consist of Improv, performing some excerpts from the script, and chemistry readings.

   • You are not required to memorise any supplied texts, only basic recollection is enough.

4. You will hear from us by the 28th of September if you have been cast or not.

   • You will likely hear the result via phone, please expect a call from the director at this time.

Crew responsibilities

As an amateur theatre group we rely on volunteers. We have found that actors’ contributions in crew are pivotal for both successful productions and our tight-knit community. That is why each cast member will be asked to take on some responsibilities as crew as well. This could mean anything from gathering and making props/costumes, building set, to keeping up social media and distributing flyers for ticket sales.

Some important notes

• This is an amateur production, and actors will be asked to pay a participation fee of €150***. A reduced €75 participation fee is available if your financial situation would make participation difficult.

• If you get cast and agree to participate, we will expect you to attend on all of the dates you indicated in the sign-up form, excluding sickness and emergencies. Any unplanned absences need to be closely communicated in order to protect the quality of the rehearsals. 

* Video(s) do not have to be professional, you can record them with your phone. Make sure you stand far away enough that we can see more than just your head and upper chest, but close enough that we can see what your facial expression is. Your audio should be clear with minimal echo and background noise and you shouldn’t be in the dark. Please film in landscape mode.
There is no set contents of what to include in a slate. But we recommend including: Your name, where you are located, what character this tape is for, and which bits of the audition material you are performing (if multiple choice is given).

** More performance dates may be added if we receive substantial interest.

** We aim to be inclusive, so if you fear you cannot afford the participation fee, please let us know directly. Asking for the reduced participation fee will not affect your chances of being cast.

Good luck! We look forward to meeting you.

“Where have you been? I’ve been screaming your name!” “Shut up, screaming for me? According to Cosmo, I should be screaming your name”