The Winmalee-born actor has a history of playing film characters who, for one reason or another, strip down to their birthday suits.

As Jesse in the new ensemble play, The Girl From The West Of The City, this time Adam will have a plain black pair of undies to hide behind. But for someone completely comfortable with getting nude for his art’s sake, he admits to a few butterflies fluttering in his stomach leading into tomorrow night’s opening.

“I do feel more exposed,” he said of his latest role.

“The biggest challenge in theatre is that every movement and mannerism of your body counts, whereas on camera it doesn’t.”

With a strong story to sink his teeth into however, Adam won’t be wasting much energy worrying about his scant attire.

Penned by award-winning playwright Wayne Tunks, the script skewers western suburbs stereotypes by presenting ‘real’ people who are dealing with the death of a loved one.

Having lived in the Blue Mountains most of his life and frequented Penrith for his weekly trips to the movies, it’s a goal which clearly struck a chord with Adam.

“It amazes me how divided Sydney is. It’s one of the reasons I wanted to do this play” he said.

“Because I grew up in the Mountains I never bought into it.”

Early into the production Jesse learns his fiancee has been murdered, and in his grief begins to question himself and his connection to those around him.

“He’s at a turning point. Jesse has gotten through life untouched by tragedy,” said Adam.

“And here comes this thing which is going to shape him for the rest of his life.”

Over its three acts the murder mystery holds a sombre tone, but a darkly humorous undercurrent manages to seep through. In what Adam describes as an intimate and heartfelt scene, Jesse grapples with expressing his grief and turns to the only person he believes incapable of judging him for advice – a prostitute.

"These two people just click and feel they can trust each other," he said.

The play marks the 27-year-old's first local performance since moving to Sydney's eastern suburbs a few years ago.

Since then he has toured Australia's east coast full-time with educational theatre company Brainstorm Productions and acted in several high profile short films including 'Boys Grammar', 'Untitled/The Trees' and 'Eve'. He also popped up on television screens in the drama series 'Headland' and made a recent fully-clothed appearance on All Saints.

Although Adam's time on stage is confined to the first act, audience members can rest assured he'll be back for the curtain call – underpants and all.

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