Directed by Benjamin Mills.
In the 21st Century, the statue of the Ancient Roman God, Antinous, comes to life to reclaim his place in history. He is not just the ‘shameless and scandalous boy’ that Christian historians dismissed him as, and he’s learned a lot about life standing on his pedestal for 2,000 years. He begins to tell us about his mortal life and conjures up the characters from his story.
Some characters require levels of nudity and intimacy. An intimacy coordinator will be present and working closely with actors throughout the process.
Character Descriptions:
(Note; this production aims to reflect the diversity in our vibrant community. Actors of all ethnicities, body types, age, and gender expression are encouraged to apply.)
ANTINOUS - An impossibly beautiful and tragic young man. 18-25
HADRIAN - A stoic, bearded man. Emperor of Rome. 40s-50s
SABINA/VEBIA - A powerful Goddess-like woman, wife of Hadrian. Empress of Rome. 30s-50s
MARCELLUS/SOLDIER - A young man in his late teens, secret lover of Antinous. 18-25
LUCIUS/TROKUS - An advisor, right hand man and former lover of The Emperor. 40s-50s
Pay: $250 - $400 Stipend
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals: April 16th - May 16th at Open Space Arts located in the uptown neighborhood.
Tech: May 17th - May 22nd.
Performances: May 23rd - June 8th, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (with possible extension.)
Material to prepare:
Please submit a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue of your choice. Feel free to submit a monologue that has been previously taped and best shows your range as an actor.
Contact info:
Please fill out the audition form Linked Here and follow all instructions for submission guidelines. Submissions due by March 29th. Callbacks will be on April 3rd at Open Space Arts in Uptown.
Audition Notice: 100 Days
Presented by Playwright Power & Open Space Arts
Playwright Power is seeking a diverse, non-equity ensemble of six actors (ages 18+) for the world premiere staged reading of 100 Days, a thought-provoking theatrical project exploring multiple perspectives on the first 100 days of the current administration. The production features eight compelling short plays, selected from over 150 submissions written since the election.
Interested actors should submit:
Email submissions to osaauditions@gmail.com.
Stipend: $25
Directed by Tara Blau Smollen
For more information about Playwright Power, visit www.playwrightpower.org.
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 Mr. Parker, Mercy Killing, and Light Switch. We also bring fresh interpretations to LGBTQ+ classics and rediscover neglected gems.
We are seeking directors with:
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!
Open Space Arts seeks set, costume and sound designers for the world premiere of the horror dramedy: it's been ten years since everyone died (a play about final girls) by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz, directed by Teri Talo. OSA is a classic Chicago storefront in Chicago's uptown that seats 25.
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 $350.
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