Mr. Parker (2 men needed)

  • Non-Equity
  • Anywhere

Website Open Space Arts

OPEN SPACE ARTS fights homophobia through artistic expression.

Pay Rate: 200 - 350
Audition Date and Time: Saturday, November 23, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Audition Location: Open Space Arts, 1411 W Wilson
Contact Person Email: openspacearts2022@gmail.com

Character: Justin

Age: 28, any ethnicity, male

Bartender/Uber driver, bisexual father of a young son.
Character Traits: Complex, grounded, and empathetic. Justin balances his own challenges while becoming a crucial part of another’s journey toward self-discovery.
Special Notes: This role includes a shirtless scene with implied nudity. An intimacy coordinator will ensure a safe and respectful process.

Character:  Terrence

Aged 50 to 55 years old, any ethnicity, male. Writer. Recently widowed after a 20-year marriage to his husband. Trying to move forward despite the pressures of being suddenly single, middle-aged, and gay. Upscale and confident. A novelist with a strong wit.

The role of Cassandra has been cast.

Material to Prepare:

Submit your headshot, resume, and 1 minute self-tape of monologue relevant to the themes of the play.
Email submissions to osaauditions@gmail.com.

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: December 30, 2024 – January 30, 2025
Performances: January 31 – February 16, 2025 (Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM)
Potential extension through March 2, 2025

Character Type/Restrictions:

Mr. Parker delves into the life of Terry Parker, a middle-aged gay man navigating grief after the loss of his partner of 30 years. Following a night of heavy drinking, Terry finds himself with Justin, a younger man with a contrasting worldview. Together, they embark on a journey of connection and self-discovery, confronting loneliness and adapting to the shifting social dynamics of contemporary America.

To apply for this job email your details to osaauditions@gmail.com