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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

Corn Productions
Corn Productions
Schools Out!
Non-Equity Audition

Corn Productions is seeking actors of any gender, race, ethnicity or background for our next show in our Theater for Young Audiences program.

The show, Schools Out! A Summer Sketch Show for Young Audiences will be a sketch show tailored to young ones age 5-12 and feature a cast of.... Read More

GreenMan Theatre Troupe
GreenMan Theatre Troupe
The Prom
Equity Audition

GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce auditions for its 2024 Fall Musical, "The Prom." We are seeking a MULTI-ETHNIC cast of men, women and young adults with fantastic singing, acting and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles.

To best utilize everyone's time, auditions are by appointment only Saturday,.... Read More

Three Crows Theatre
Three Crows Theatre
Designers
Non-Equity Audition

Seeking Scenic and Lighting Designers for the US premiere of THE DANISH PLAY

Three Crows is looking for a scenic designer and lighting designer for THE DANISH PLAY by Sonny Mills, directed by Kirstin Franklin, performing at Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage. Load-in is May 6th, first preview is May 16th so.... Read More

Grove Players
Grove Players
Pinocchio
Non-Equity Audition

Grove Players is holding auditions for Pinocchio

Audition Dates/Location: April 28th (12-2pm by appointment and kids only), April 29th (7pm to 9pm Open Call) April 30th (7pm to 9pm Open Call) May 2nd (7pm to 9pm callbacks if necessary). First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove
Production Dates/Location: July 12-14 & July.... 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

Deerfield Family Theater
Deerfield Family Theater
Me...Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane Goodall
Non-Equity Audition

Deerfield TYA is proud to announce auditions for our summer 2024 TYA production of Me...Jane. Auditions are open to adults 18+. They will be held at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Dr., Deerfield, IL on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30-9pm, Saturday, May 11th from 4-6pm, and Sunday, May.... Read More

Lex The Movie & Red Theater
Lex The Movie & Red Theater
Within A Shadow
Non-Equity Audition

Lex The Movie in association with Red Theater present "Within A Shadow" A collaborative creation nurtured by Red Theater's Artistic Cohort

Synopsis: A funny, introspective play about a young college senior (Lex) trying to land her dream architecture job and (finally!) her first boyfriend before she graduates from her prestigious, predominantly.... Read More

MadKap Productions
MadKap Productions
Grease
Non-Equity Audition

We've cast almost all of Rydell High but we need a couple of students to have a full class!

Bring us your best musical comedy song and meet us on Saturday April 20, 2024 between 11 - 12:00 for class registration! If you are going to play hooky -.... Read More

Second Story Players
Second Story Players
Spring Awakening
Non-Equity Audition

Second Story Players at Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) are currently accepting video submissions for their summer production of the Tony Award Winning Musical SPRING AWAKENING (Music by Duncan Sheik/Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater). The production will be directed by Maxwell Peters, music directed & choreographed by Bianca.... 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

Highland Park Players
Highland Park Players
The Prom
Non-Equity Audition

HPP values diversity in race, physical ability, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic background, age, and body type. Anyone who sees a little of themselves in one of these characters is welcome and warmly encouraged to audition. The character descriptions indicate the age or gender that the character should appear onstage and do.... Read More

Woodstock Shakespeare Players
Woodstock Shakespeare Players
Shakespeare In The Park: A Bit O' The Bard
Non-Equity Audition

WSP is looking to cast a wide-range of outrageous characters (ages 16 and up) to form a Shakespearean troupe or ensemble. Troupe members may be asked to dance and/or move well, and play multiple roles in a variety of Shakespeare scenes. Previous knowledge or experience performing Shakespeare's works is preferred.... Read More

Trans Voices Cabaret Chicago
Trans Voices Cabaret Chicago
Trans Voices Cabaret
Non-Equity Audition

SEEKING Trans/Nonbinary/Agender/GNC musical theatre artists, or actors that sing.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater 1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

PERFORMANCE DATE: Saturday, June 1st 8 PM
PAY: $50

PERSONNEL:
JD Caudill, Director
Christie Chiles Twillie, Music Director
Larry D Trice II, Artistic Director
Noah Hinton, Producer

For the performance, each performer will be performing one.... Read More

SMC (Shakespeare's Motley Crew)
SMC (Shakespeare's Motley Crew)
Midsummer's Mayhem
Non-Equity Audition

SMC (Shakespeare's Motley Crew) is requesting audition submissions for our 12th year of Midsummer Mayhem.

MM is a short series of Shakespeare scenes highlighting a central theme (this year "Devils") performed in parks around the north side, free to the audience. MM is an ensemble piece with lots of.... Read More

Elgin Shakespeare Project
Elgin Shakespeare Project
Unrehearsed Shakespeare Festival
Non-Equity Audition

Elgin Shakespeare Project in collaboration with Janus Theatre Company and Moonlight Theatre is seeking actors for this summer's Unrehearsed Shakespeare Festival featuring three plays across three days using original practices from Shakespeare's time. Presented at the historic Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles. Produced by Sean Hargadon. No stipend.

WHEN:.... Read More

Theo
Theo
Never Better
Non-Equity Audition

Theo is thrilled to be producing a developmental production of Never Better; a new musical from 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant finalist Preston Max Allen who also wrote the off-Broadway fan favorite We Are the Tigers.

Davy, a jaded college sophomore, has been struggling to keep up with her work and.... Read More

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Fiddler on the Roof
Non-Equity Audition

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joseph Stein. It follows the story of Tevye and his wife Golde, who attempt to maintain their Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon their family's lives. Filled with.... Read More

Oil Lamp Theater
Oil Lamp Theater
First Date
Non-Equity Audition

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for its production of the musical First Date, Book by Austin Winsberg, Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Christina Ramirez will direct and Kyra Leigh will music direct. The production will run 9/5/2024-10/20/2024 with performances Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings (7:30pm).... Read More

Forest Park Theatre
Forest Park Theatre
Pericles
Non-Equity Audition

Forest Park Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming non-equity summer production of PERICLES by William Shakespeare and George Wilkins, to be performed August 9-11 and 16-18 at Altenheim in Forest Park, Illinois. We are creating an ensemble of 12-14 actors who will play a variety of roles in a cross-gender,.... Read More

Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District
No Exit
Non-Equity Audition

Note: Casting for this production is in conjunction with Fat Theatre Project's production of The InterPlays by Eileen Tull, Allison Fradkin, Sarah Katherine Bowden, and Melody DeRogatis. If you do not wish to be considered for The InterPlays, please indicate so on the audition form.

DESCRIPTION
In Sartre's play "No Exit,".... Read More

Fat Theatre Project
Fat Theatre Project
The InterPlays
Non-Equity Audition

Fat Theatre Project seeks actors for their upcoming summer production of The InterPlays by Eileen Tull, Allison Fradkin, Sarah Katherine Bowden, and Melody DeRogatis.

Note: Casting for this production is in conjunction with Berger Park Theatre's production of No Exit by Jean Paul Satre. If you do not wish to.... Read More

Kerfuffle Theatre
Kerfuffle Theatre
Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk
Non-Equity Audition

Kerfuffle is seeking four adventurous and enthusiastic performers for the world premiere of Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk, a promenade, interactive dramatic experience for very young children and their caregivers that takes place in and around nature play spaces and on short walking trails in the Chicago parks..... Read More

Summer Place Theatre
Summer Place Theatre
West Side Story
Non-Equity Audition

Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors 17 and up for their production of "West Side Story!"

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains.... Read More

The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol
The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol
2024-2025 Season Auditions
Equity/Non-Equity

The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol (a flexible black box space located in The Villages, Florida) will hold in-person auditions for our 2024-2025 Season in CHICAGO at Theater Wit, April 19th-21st, 2024.

NON-UNION RATE is $450/week + housing.
AEA* RATE is OAT Category 4, $493/week + Health and Pension + housing.

We are.... Read More

Westmont Performing Arts
Westmont Performing Arts
Disney’s Descendants, The Musical
Non-Equity Audition

Are you Rotten to the Core?
Westmont Performing Arts is seeking a large cast of ADULTS AND YOUTH (third grade and up) for Disney's Descendants, The Musical. Have you ever dreamed of being onstage with your family? Now is your chance. Veteran director Cheryl Newman welcomes performers with all levels.... Read More

Natural Talent Productions
Natural Talent Productions
Anastasia: The Musical
Non-Equity Audition

Natural Talent Productions is proud to announce auditions for "Anastasia: The Musical", with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally. Our production will be Produced and Directed by Jacqueline Warner, Music Directed by Kayla Lollar, Costumed by Tenleigh Wells, and Choreographed by Jacqueline.... Read More