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AUDITION NOTICE — American premiere of MY LIFE AS A COWBOY by Hugo Timbrell
Open Space Arts, Chicago Pay: $300 stipend
Performances: Jan 23–Feb 8, 2026 (possible extension)
Rehearsals: January 2026 Location: Uptown Chicago
ROLE
ZAINAB — Female (17)
Conor’s witty and loyal best friend. Confident, grounded, and full of heart. The character is written as British-Muslim, though her religious identity functions as background context rather than a central storyline.
SELF-TAPE REQUIREMENTS
Two contemporary comedic monologues (1–2 minutes each)
ADDITIONAL SKILL TAPES:
Zainab: 30–60 seconds dance sample
TO SUBMIT Email ASAP to osaauditions@gmail.com with:
Headshot & résumé
Self-tape or links (YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.)
Role(s) of interest
Conflicts (Jan 1–Feb 9)
A brief note of interest (why you’d like to work on this American premiere)
Subject line: COWBOY AUDITION – YOUR NAME deadline December 26
Material to Prepare:
SELF-TAPE REQUIREMENTS
Two contemporary comedic monologues (1–2 minutes each)
ADDITIONAL SKILL TAPES:
Zainab: 30–60 seconds dance sample
TO SUBMIT Email ASAP to osaauditions@gmail.com with:
Headshot & résumé
Self-tape or links (YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.)
Role(s) of interest
Conflicts (Jan 1–Feb 9)
A brief note of interest (why you’d like to work on this American premiere)
Time Commitment:
Performances: Jan 23–Feb 8, 2026 (possible extension)
Rehearsals: January 2026 Location: Uptown Chicago
Character Type/Restrictions:
ZAINAB — Female (17)
Conor’s witty and loyal best friend. Confident, grounded, and full of heart. The character is written as British-Muslim, though her religious identity functions as background context rather than a central storyline.
To apply for this job email your details to Openspacearts2022@gmail.com