WHERE:
Summer Circle Courtyard
WHEN:
June 12, 2025 - June 15, 2025
WHAT:
Performing Arts
ABOUT
Written by: Lauren Gunderson
Directed by: Ryan Patrick Welsh
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for ages 13+. Includes mild language, references to illness and death, and depictions of emotional vulnerability.
Dates: June 12 – 15, 2025
I and You centers on Caroline, a sardonic, homebound teenager dealing with a serious illness, and Anthony, a charismatic and enthusiastic classmate who unexpectedly shows up at her house to work on a school project. Their assignment is a presentation about Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, specifically his poem “Song of Myself.” As they work together, their conversations delve into themes of mortality, connection, and the beauty of small moments. Caroline is initially defensive and resistant to Anthony’s cheery demeanor, but their banter soon evolves into meaningful dialogue, revealing their vulnerabilities and personal struggles. Anthony’s passion for life and Whitman’s poetry begins to break through Caroline’s emotional walls.
What is Summer Circle Theatre (SCT)?
For 60+ years, the MSU Department of Theatre has been producing free performances of a wide variety of shows outdoors on the MSU campus. Presenting a blend of old favorites, musicals, and provocative new plays, Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) provides a professional venue for MSU students that offers free theatre to Mid-Michigan audiences. SCT presents shows of varying styles using the talents of community members and professional artists.