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AUDITION NOTICE: DORIAN at Open Space Arts

 AUDITION NOTICE: “DORIAN” at Open Space Arts
Three Queer Character Actors to Play 17 Roles


Open Space Arts invites you to audition for DORIAN, a new wild and wicked take on Wilde, celebrity, and reinvention—written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley, and directed by Aaron Holland. This highly theatrical production blends satire, pop culture, and camp to reimagine The Picture of Dorian Gray like you’ve never seen it.


We’re looking for three versatile, queer-identifying performers to play a total of 17 characters. If you’re the type who usually lands the quirky best friend, scene-stealing sidekick, or multi-role swing—we want YOU. This is not a show for traditional leads or ingenues. Big choices, big voices, and big fun.


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • A very short, VERY comedic monologue — The campier, the better. Think impersonations, character voices, and go for broke weirdness. ( Crystal LaBeija, Andre-Leon Tally Ab Fab, Spice Girls, Elton, Bowie… let your freak flag fly.) 
  • A short pop, disco, or torch song — Sing along to the original track. No belting, please. We’re looking for people who LOVE harmonies and live for background vocals. Bonus points if you’ve ever dreamed of being in a girl group. 
  • Movement skills — Movers, advanced movers, and dancers all welcome. Please let us know which you are.
     

Come ready to play. Come ready to sparkle. Come ready to transform. Stipend $400, plus additional fee if show extends. 


Performances November 28 to December 14.


 To submit: Send an email with a short note about why this project appeals to you, along with your audition tape by August 10 to OSAAuditions@gmail.com. 

Open Space Arts Seeks Set Designer

Open Space Arts (OSA) is seeking a Set Designer for the American Premiere of Gangsta Baby, the first production of our 2025–26 season.

About the Show:
Gangsta Baby is the gritty, award-winning four-character drama by Cameron Raasdal-Munro, directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair, MBE. Set in Hastings, UK, it follows Junior, a queer sex worker confronting trauma, identity, and the return of his gangster father. Fresh off its hit London run, this bold and intimate production makes its American premiere at OSA.

Production Details:

  • Rehearsals Begin: August 15, 2025
     
  • Performances: September 19 – October 5, 2025
     
  • Location: Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago
     

$400 Stipend available. Additional fee if show extends. OSA encourages applications from designers of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities in theater.

To apply or request more information, please email: openspacearts2022@gmail.com


Located in a Chicago storefront theater in Uptown with an intimate 25-seat house, OSA specializes in small-cast productions and 90-minute immersive experiences. Our recent productions include the Chicago premieres of Scandalous Boy, it's been ten year since they all died, Mr. Parker, Mercy Killing, and Light Switch. We also bring fresh interpretations to LGBTQ+ classics and rediscover neglected gems.


OSA SEEKS DIRECTORS

Open Space Arts (OSA) is seeking visionary directors for upcoming projects, including full productions and staged readings of plays and screenplays that celebrate the diverse and vibrant spectrum of classic and contemporary LGBTQ+ stories.


Located in a Chicago storefront theater in Uptown with an intimate 25-seat house, OSA specializes in small-cast productions and 90-minute immersive experiences. Our recent productions include the Chicago premieres of Scandalous Boy, it's been ten year since they all died, Mr. Parker, Mercy Killing, and Light Switch. We also bring fresh interpretations to LGBTQ+ classics and rediscover neglected gems.


We are seeking directors with:

  • A passion for storytelling,
  • An eye for innovative staging, and
  • An interest in exploring fresh, thought-provoking narratives.


To Apply:
Please email your resume and a brief note of interest to openspacearts2022@gmail.com with "DIRECTOR" in the subject line. We’d love to hear about your experience, your vision, and any projects you think would be a great fit for OSA’s mission.


Join us in bringing bold, authentic LGBTQ+ stories to life on stage!


OSA SEEKS SOUND, COSTUME, AND SCENIC DESIGNERS

Open Space Arts seeks set, costume and sound designers  for our 2925-26 season.


To be considered, please send a resume with note of interest to openspacearts2022@gmail.com with DESIGN in the subject line.  


Stipend ranges from $200 to $400. 


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