Content

Honeysuckle marks the theatrical debut of visual artist RF. Alvarez, bringing his expertise in painting to the stage with themes of queerness, memory, identity, and the lasting influence of the cowboy on American masculinity.

Set in Austin during Christmas 2016, the story unfolds as Lee prepares dinner for his boyfriend's soon-to-arrive parents. Unexpectedly, David, a gay artist in his seventies and a long-time family friend, shows up unbeknownst to Lee. When a storm knocks out the power and grounds flights, Lee and David find themselves weathering the storm together over martinis. Casual conversation turns into tension and honest revelations as their differing ideologies and desires come to the forefront. Each man harbors a secret, and the table cannot hold space for them both.

All rehearsals take place in central London (near Victoria). Script-in-hand, no memorisation. The play is 1 hour long. Dates are flexible depending on actor schedules.

Dates

Mon 16 Nov: Table read
Wed 18 Nov: R&D Day 1
Thu 19 Nov: R&D Day 2 + invited peer reading
Mon 23 Nov: Excerpt rehearsal
Tue 1 Dec: Excerpt rehearsal
Thu 3 Dec: Work-in-progress sharing with audience of 20 (date not flexible)

Roles

Roles Details

Title

David

Content

A celebrated gay painter -- distinguished, flamboyant and entirely at ease in his own skin. A relaxed desert maximalist in denim, cowboy boots and plenty of jewelry, David fills every room he walks into. He is a born raconteur who never lets the truth spoil a good tale, generous with his wit and his martinis, and sharper than his charm lets on. Beneath the bravado sits a long life and a secret he has never told.
Key skills: big, warm stage presence; precise comic timing; a natural storyteller’s command of long speeches; and the emotional depth to let the mask slip when it counts. A convincing American accent is essential; please demonstrate it in your self-tape.
Responsibilities: a table read, two R&D days, an invited reading and a short script-in-hand sharing. No memorisation. Your input will shape the next draft.
We particularly welcome applications from gay and queer actors.

Salary

Estimated 32 hours of work Total: £630

Gender

Male Only

Age

65 - 75