Open Space Arts

David Zak, Director

Presents The Chicago Premiere of

DORIAN

by Phoebe Eclair-Powell

Directed by Aaron Holland

Featuring

Luke Gerdes, Anthony Kayer, Brian Kaluga

Costume Design Savana Nix

DORIAN is performed without intermission.

DORIAN is presented through special arrangement with the authors.

No Photography or Recording: Unauthorized video, photo, or audio recording is strictly prohibited and violates U.S. copyright law. All devices must be turned off and put away. Suspected use will stop the performance immediately—and it will not resume.

Open Space Arts. 1411 W. Wilson, Chicago

Opening Night September 19, 2025

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OPEN SPACE ARTS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to combating homophobia and transphobia through the transformative power of creativity and cultural expression. Our mission is to foster inclusivity, promote understanding, and empower marginalized communities by utilizing various artistic mediums to challenge discriminatory beliefs and attitudes.

OSA won some of the top honors in the Joseph Jefferson Awards for work produced in 2024, including Production of a Play – Short Run (COCK), Direction of a Play – Short Run (Michael D. Graham- LIGHT SWITCH), Performer in a Principal Role – Short Run (Philip Andrew Monnett – LIGHT SWITCH), and Performer in a Supporting Role – Short Run (Sonya Robinson – COCK) .

OSA showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:

Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
Staged readings of classic and new plays.
Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.

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Cast

Luke Gerdes		(ONE/ ATROPOS: NARRATOR, DORIAN, LORD ALFRED DOUGLAS et al)
Anthony Kayer		(THREE/ LACHESIS: NARRATOR, HENRY WOTTON, OSCAR WILDE, et al)
Brian Kulaga		(TWO/ CLOTHO: NARRATOR, BASIL HALLWARD, JAMES VANE, et al)

Creative Team

AARON HOLLAND

Director, Sound Designer

Meet the Company

Luke Gerdes ((ONE/ ATROPOS: NARRATOR, DORIAN, LORD ALFRED DOUGLAS et al))
Luke Gerdes (ONE: NARRATOR, DORIAN, LORD ALFRED DOUGLAS (BOSIE), MRS. VANE, he/him) recently appeared in TANGO at PrideArts. When not onstage, he enjoys sleeping, spending time with loved ones, drinking ice cold Diet Coke, and confusing people.

@lukegerdes1

Anthony Kayer ((THREE/ LACHESIS: NARRATOR, HENRY WOTTON, OSCAR WILDE, et al))
Anthony Kayer (he/they) (Henry Wotton, Oscar Wilde, et al) most recently appeared in the world premiere of WAR OF THE WORLDS at Lifeline Theatre, where he is a member of their artistic ensemble. You may have also seen him at Lifeline in: CAT’S CRADLE, JANE EYRE, and ARNIE THE DOUGHNUT, to name a few. Other Chicago credits include work with: Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare, The Fly Honey Show, Lookingglass/Uniting Voices Chicago, Griffin Theatre, Next Theatre, The House Theatre of Chicago, inappropriate Theatre Company, and Lookingglass/Chicago Symphony Orchestra. @cosmicferni

@cosmicferni

Brian Kulaga ((TWO/ CLOTHO: NARRATOR, BASIL HALLWARD, JAMES VANE, et al))
Brian Kulaga (Two/Clotho) choreographed a group number to Independent Woman Pt. 1 (Destiny’s Child) for his 5th Grade Boy Scout graduation, but walked across the stage to Eye of The Tiger (it might’ve been Rocky) with the other boys instead. This is for him.

AARON HOLLAND (Director, Sound Designer)
Aaron has been making theatre in Chicagoland for over 21 years, producing several of their own shows, cabarets in drag as Shalita Cake, and acting with myriad theatre companies around Chicagoland: from The Goodman, Marriott and Steppenwolf to All of the Bailiwick iterations, Hell in a Handbag and Chicago Children's Theatre. You may recognize Aaron from nightlife as well- having worked as a door person at Berlin (rip) and Jackhammer. Aaron was diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis in 2020 and continues to be a warrior against that illness - creating The Janky Panky Jam: A fundraiser gala/ concert reading series to promote the advocacy and cure of rare Pancreatic diseases. In the free hours, Aaron actually enjoys doing administrative work and loving on his animals, Beans and Cash. Long Live the Queer Safe Spaces. Aaron is a VCU alum and a KCACTF partner winner, 2003.

@aaroncoryy

OSA's QUEER EXPRESSION FILM PRESENTS TWO NEW FILMS AT FACETS

UNSPOKEN on September 29

SAUNA on October 27

OSA THEATER Presents DORIAN opening November 28