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Two Large Heavy-Set Men Needed to Perform In J.J Christophers "Man Boobs"
at Vicbears Inc - Melbourne
“Man Boobs”
Written by J. Julian Christopher.
Directed by Jack Chapman
Vicbears, an incorporated social organization catering to Bear subculture within the GBLTIQ community has funded a trial arts project for the purpose of representing the Bear community within the performing arts. We’re looking for volunteers to fill two cast roles and people interested in stage management, set and prop design, acting coaching and extra pairs of hands.
Man Boobs is a one act story of two men about to embark on a night of passion until issues of obesity and self-esteem overpower their sexual and emotional connection:
“After coming home from their fourth date, Marty invites himself up to Spence’s apartment for a nightcap. Following various attempts by Marty to get Spence into bed, Spence keeps on stalling. Will Marty be able to get Spence’s clothes pealed off, or will he unintentionally get Spence to reveal something far more intimate than his naked body?”
Cast:
SPENCE: Age +/-30, body type is very over weight to obese. He is a librarian by profession. ‘Preppy’ in his fashion sense. He is masculine yet sensitive and with slightly effeminate mannerisms. He uses his quick wit and sense of humor and natural intelligence to hide his self-consciousness.
People auditioning for the part of Spence should be familiar with the following passage: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3411039/Spence.pdf
MARTY: Age +40, is a rugged everyman, attractive appearance. He’s stocky and heavyset, much like an out of shape athlete. He’s perhaps got a large beer gut/pot belly, overweight but not obese. Bursting with sex appeal and strong sense of self. He’s a manly-man with masculine mannerisms.
People reading for the part of Marty should be familiar with the following passage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3411039/Marty.pdf
People auditioning for either roll will need to be familiar with the following passage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3411039/Marty%20and%20Spence.pdf
Man Boobs is written for a predominantly gay male audience and will require close bodily contact between the cast and some partial nudity.
Auditions will be taking place at:
Kerynia Cafe – Level 2
254 Smith Street Fitzroy
October 8
2:30 Onwards
The audition afternoon will include a briefing about the ARTicle II Initiative, an in depth synopsis of the play, description of our production plan and then individual and paired readings of the selected passages including some workshopping.
The entire process should take about two and a half hours. All people auditioning will be notified via telephone.
Man Boobs will be opening for a Midsumma season of four shows opening January 19.
More information:
Contact Jack
0413-718-979
jack@vicbears.org.au
Published 27-09-2011