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Savoyaires
Savoyaires
Iolanthe
Non-Equity Audition

The Savoyaires are holding auditions for Iolanthe.
Music director: Timothy Semanik
Stage director: Kingsley Day
Covid-19 policy: auditioners are strongly encouraged to be up to date with their Covid vaccinations per CDC guidelines

All roles available (2 soprano, 2 mezzo, 1 contralto, 1 any treble range, 1 tenor, 1 baritenor, 2 baritones, 1 bass,.... Read More

Avalanche Theatre
Avalanche Theatre
Monkey
Non-Equity Audition

Seeking South Asian theatre artists for a workshop of Monkey by Shail Modi, as part of the Avalanche Theatre Next Draft Series, in partnership with Silk Road Community Center!

Avalanche Theatre develops new plays by Chicago playwrights through their Next Draft Series of play workshops and performances, building community through uplifting.... Read More

Bridge to Freedom Productions
Bridge to Freedom Productions
Some Sort of Saint
Non-Equity Audition

Bridge to Freedom Productions proudly presents the world premiere of Some Sort of Saint, directed by TaRon Patton written by Linda Bright Clay and James Crumb.

Some Sort of Saint is a poignant Southside Chicago chronicle based on the extraordinary true story of Dr. Mica Battle, founder and Executive Director.... Read More

Perceptions Theatre
Perceptions Theatre
4th Annual BIPOC Play Fest
Non-Equity Audition

Perceptions Theatre is holding auditions for the 4th Annual BIPOC Play Fest, dedicated to showcasing one act plays by talented playwrights of color.

Actor Breakdown:
Plays have not been announced, so general breakdown below.
5- Black/African American, Female Identified, 20s- mid 30
3-Black/African American, Male Identified, 20s-mid 30s
2-East Asian, Female Identified, 20s- mid 30s
2-White.... Read More

Theo
Theo
The Secret Garden
Non-Equity Audition

This enchanting literature classic is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'night, Mother. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his son Colin. The estate's many wonders include.... Read More

Unexpected Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, and Prop Thtr
Unexpected Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, and Prop Thtr
7 Minutes to Live
Non-Equity Audition

"7 Minutes to Live"
World premiere of a wickedly funny drama
Directed by Andrea J. Dymond
Written by Richard Lyons Conlon

A co-production of Unexpected Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, and Prop Thtr

Synopsis: No metaphor. No joke. Child of privilege Henry Crawford has exactly seven minutes to live and he's dying to tell us all the.... Read More

Elsinore
Elsinore
Hand to God
Non-Equity Audition

Elsinore is seeking an actor for their fall 2024 production of Hand to God by Robert Askins, directed by JJ Gatesman. The production is being staged at First United Methodist Church, 216 E Highland Ave,, Elgin, IL. There is a $100 stipend.

Synopsis:
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds.... Read More

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Eight One Eight Two
Non-Equity Audition

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre is accepting submissions for Eight One Eight Two, by Rishi Chowdhary, an upcoming episode of its monthly audio drama podcast, The Half Hour Audio Hour. All rehearsals and recording will be remote and done over the internet on Zencastr.

Characters:
Santosh [Sun-Thosh]: South Asian Male, Late.... Read More

Sparked Productions
Sparked Productions
This Performance is Protest
Non-Equity Audition

Sparked Productions is seeking 7 passionate Chicago-based musical theatre performers for a political cabaret.

"This Performance is Protest" is an hour full of political musical theater, punk, rock, and pop songs, performed in an immersive cabaret style. These songs will be repurposed to tell current American history and include artists like:.... Read More

The Outer Loop Theater Experience
The Outer Loop Theater Experience
13 Suits
Non-Equity Audition

The Outer Loop Theater Experience is now accepting video audition submissions for our November/December 2024 production of 13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues, on the mainstage at Raven Theatre.

Show information:
13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues is coming to Chicago, after a sold out run in New York last year! The show.... Read More

Blue Gate Musicals
Blue Gate Musicals
Understudies, swings and talent
Non-Equity Audition

Seeking understudies, swings and talent for future projects!!
As well as the following role for When Calls the Heart. Original musical written by Christy Stutzman

Elizabeth Thatcher (High Alto with Strong Belt and Mix):
The daughter of a very affluent merchant, Ephraim Thatcher. Her mother was married once before and widowed..... Read More

The Home Creative Co.
The Home Creative Co.
Footloose
Non-Equity Audition

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise.... Read More

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Non-Equity Audition

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is holding auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics/original book by Oscar Hammerstein II, and new book by Douglas Carter Beane, will be directed by Johanna Miller (she/her), music directed by Aaron Kaplan (he/him), assistant music directed by Kevin Zhou.... Read More

Up & Coming Theatre
Up & Coming Theatre
The Prom
Non-Equity Audition

UAC and The Hemmens Cultural Center are excited to announce that they will continue their partnership to present the 2024 summer production of The Prom.

The Prom tells the story of an Indiana high schooler barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. When Emma's story pops up on Twitter, four.... Read More

Medieval Times Schaumburg Castle
Medieval Times Schaumburg Castle
Knight
Non-Equity Audition

Medieval Times is currently searching for applicants for the role of KNIGHT.

KNIGHT OF THE REALM
Do you have what it takes?

Role requirements: Male, ATHLETIC, stunt work and horse-riding experience is a plus but not required. MUST START AS A SQUIRE, application is for Squire.

Role: One of the six knights of.... Read More