POSITION FILLED: Seeking: 5 Actors for Staged Reading
Najee Omar is seeking 5 actors to participate in 3-5 rehearsals and a staged reading of Little Black Book as part of his SKY LAB Residency at Hi-ARTS.
About Najee
Najee Omar is an award-winning writer, performance artist, and organizer whose multi-disciplinary practice is rooted in cultivating spaces of healing and community building. Named a New York Times Visionary, Najee’s work invokes themes of home and love, specifically at the intersections of Blackness and queerness.
About Little Black Book
Little Black Book is a tapestry of stories reflecting the nuances, challenges, and triumphs of Black Queer Men and their love journeys. The story follows Omar, a serially-single poet, who after coming out in his early 30s, goes on a series of sexcapades, attempting to find true love. Omar bares it all and takes the audience through his little black book of lovers, bringing to life lessons learned from juicy and heartbreaking experiences, ultimately resulting in learning to love himself.
To submit for this project, please read Role Descriptions and follow submission instructions. Submission Deadline: March 15, 2024 Please note: only those selected for a callback will be contacted.
