I and You

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All of the MAINSTAGE shows are at 7:00 p.m. except for Sundays which start at 4:00 p.m. Located at the courtyard between the MSU Auditorium and the Kresge Art Building.

Summer Circle Theatre is FREE to everyone!

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.

• Written by Lauren Gunderson
• Directed by Ryan Patrick Welsh
• Rating: Appropriate for ages 13+. Includes mild language, references to illness and death, and depictions of emotional vulnerability.