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The Auditions Page is a new section of TheatreInChicago. It is still in the "beta" stage, and improvements are constantly being made. Theatre companies who wish to have an audition posted may send the notices to us at auditions@TheatreInChicago.com. Also, we welcome any comments and suggestions you may have on how to make the section better.

  Auditions
Non-Equity Audition

The Rising Stars Theatre Co.
Hairspray

Description:
Seeking additional ensemble members for Hairspray. Need 1-2 african american males and females and one caucasion male-young adults ages 16-29. All must be able to sing and dance. Audition Location: 6850 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60631. Time: will be set at time of call or e-mail.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Petite Opera Productions
Hansel and Gretel

Audition Dates: Sep 11

Description:
Petite Opera Productions seeks northwest suburban area children, ages 8-14, to play the starving Gingerbread children's chorus in its November (5-7, 12-14, 19-20), 2010 production of Hansel and Gretel in Park Ridge. The chorus is split into two soprano lines, and sings in harmony. Both boys and girls....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Interrobang Theatre Project
One Flea Spare

Audition Dates: Sep 11

Description:
Interrobang Theatre Project is casting seeking the following role for a staged reading of Naomi Wallace's One Flea Spare

Auditions will be held Saturday, 9/11 from 12-4pm. If you cannot make this time but feel you are right for this project, note this in your email. Location TBA.

Hilarious and....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Sideshow Theatre Company
Heddatron

Audition Dates: Sep 19 - Sep 21, 2010

Description:
Sideshow Theatre Company is casting 5 male roles and 4 female roles for Heddatron by Elizabeth Meriwether.

Seeking four men age 18-35 and one man age 40-65. Seeking one woman age 21-28, one woman age 28-35, and one woman age 35-70 Seeking one girl age 10-14. All types and ethnicities are....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Bohemian Theatre Ensemble
Striking 12

Audition Dates: Oct 10

Description:
Bohemian Theater Ensemble will be holding auditions for Striking 12 directed by Lara Filip.

Seeking four charismatic musician/singer/actors for Striking 12. Instrumentation is flexible however, the preferred breakdown is: 1 female violinist, 1 female (flexible instrument/multiple abilities preferred), 1 male drummer, 1 male keyboard player. All four play, sing and....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Bohemian Theatre Ensemble
The Elephant Man

Audition Dates: Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2010

Description:
Bohemian Theater Ensemble will be holiding auditions for The Elephant Man by June Eubanks.

Due to the nature and style of the script, several of these roles are open to cross-gender and racially diverse casting. Persons of all ethnic backgrounds and ages are encouraged to audition. We are especially interested....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

The Drama Group
Blithe Spirit

Audition Dates: Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2010

Description:
The Drama Group is holding auditions for Blithe Spirit. Seeking 5 women and 2 men.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Charles Condomine - Age: 40's
Charles is an intelligent and urbane English novelist. He is presently the husband of Ruth Condomine and widower of his first wife, Elvira.
....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Writers' Theatre
She Loves Me

Description:
Writers' Theatre is seeking submissions to understudy for the characters Ilona Ritter and "Customers" in the musical She Love Me directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam.

Seeking females age 25-35 with a strong soprano voice and professional experience. Ilona is a tart, spirited, sarcastic and sexual being who always chooses....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Beast Women Productions
General Auditions for 2010 Fall Series

Audition Dates: Sep 25

Description:
Ladies - Do you have what it takes?

Beast Women Productions, Inc. is proud to announce auditions for the 2010 Fall Series!!!

If you are a singer, belly-dancer, monologist, poet, musician, comedian, performance artist, gymnast, puppeteer, martial artist, burlesque dancer, etc., you could be one of the selected performers for Beast Women,....Read More


Equity Audition

Drury Lane- Oakbrook
Broadway Bound

Audition Dates: Sep 13

Description:
Drury Lane Oakbrook is seeking Male and Female Actors for Broadway Bound. NOTE: The role of 'Kate' has been cast.

Roles:
EUGENE MORRIS JEROME (early 20's) the likeable narrator and protagonist of the play. An aspiring comedy writer.

STANLEY JEROME (mid to late 20's) Eugene's older brother and writing partner. Ambitious and....Read More


Equity/Non-Equity

Profiles Theatre
Season Auditions

Description:
Profiles Theatre is accepting headshots/resumes for consideration for their XXII Season.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

A Red Orchid Theatre
The Iliad

Audition Dates: Sep 7

Description:
A Red Orchid Theatre is seeking young women ages 7 to 13 for its fall production of The Iliad, adapted by Craig Wright and directed by Steve Wilson. All types and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Infusion Theatre Company
Soul Samurai

Description:
InFusion Theatre Company is accepting submissions for the Midwest premiere of "Soul Samurai," by Qui Nguyen. Seeking men and women, 20's-40's, of Latino, Indian, or Middle-Eastern descent. Auditions are mid-late September and will be scheduled as needed.

Auditions will be invite only.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

First Folio Theatre
Blithe Spirit & The Woman in Black

Description:
First Folio Theatre is holding auditions for two upcoming shows: Blithe Spirit and The Woman In Black.

For Blithe Spirit:

  • 1 Man 40's-50's for Dr. Bradman (US Charles)
  • 1 Woman late 30's-40's Mrs. Bradman (US Ruth or Elivira)
  • 1 Intern Male -....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Circle Theatre
Kiss Me Kate

Audition Dates: Sep 19 - Sep 23, 2010

Description:
Circle Theatre will hold auditions for Kiss Me Kate directed by Bob Knuth, choreographed by Kevin Bellie and music directed by Carolyn Brady Riley.

We are seeking 14 men and 10, including 3 men to play 50's to 60's, a strong baritone 30's to 40's, a strong soprano 30's to....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Harper College
Bury the Dead

Audition Dates: Sep 8 - Sep 11, 2010

Description:
Harper Ensemble Theatre Company announces auditions for Bury the Dead by Irwin Shaw, directed by Laura Pulio Colbert.

Auditions are open to community members as well as students, faculty and staff and will take place on the Harper College campus at 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. You do not....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Adventure Stage Chicago
Sinbad: The Untold Tale

Description:
Award-winning Adventure Stage Chicago is seeking two non-equity males of Middle Eastern descent for their 2011 spring production of Sinbad; The Untold Tale. Must have daytime flexibility for performances.

Ittifaq, the pampered daughter of famed sailor Sinbad of the Seven Seas, bristles under her father's overprotective care and longs for an....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

The Mystery Shop
Interactive Mysteries

Description:
The Mystery Shop is a traveling theatre specializing in adult and children's interactive mysteries.

We are looking for male actors, ages 30-50, to perform in our adult interactive mystery programs. We travel all over the Chicagoland area, so dependable transportation is a must. Daytime availability of preferred. ....Read More


Equity/Non-Equity

Goodman Theatre
A Christmas Carol

Audition Dates: Sep 12

Description:
Youth auditions (ages 5-17) for A Christmas Carol will be held on 9/12 at Goodman Theatre. Registration is from 9:30am to 11:30am with auditions from 10am to 2pm. No experience is needed to audition.

A Christmas Carol is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is opposed to holiday cheer....Read More


Equity/Non-Equity

Goodman Theatre
Chinglish

Description:
Goodman Theatre seeks actors of all ages and ethnicities who speak fluent Mandarin.

The truth is lost—or concealed—in Chinglish, a new work by Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly). When American businessman Daniel arrives in China hoping to make an important deal, he finds....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Dream Theatre
Theatre of Women 5

Audition Dates: Sep 7

Description:
Dream Theatre is seeking actresses of all types. Must be available Saturday, September 11 from 8am - midnight for rehearsal and performance. ....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center
The Muckle Man

Audition Dates: Sep 13 - Sep 14, 2010

Description:
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center is seeking:
1 man (30's - 40's)
1 man (20's - 30's)
1 man (20's - 40's should look good with shirt off)
2 women (30's - 40's)
2 boys (10 - 12)

"A marine biologist takes his family to Newfoundland in search of giant squid. A man walks out of the....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Gorilla Tango Theatre
Everyday Nightmares

Audition Dates: Sep 12

Description:
Honest Productions is seeking non-equity Adult males and females of any ethnicity for casting in five one-act plays. <p>
To be performed one night only on Halloween night. THIS IS NOT A BLOOD AND GUTS HORROR SHOW.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

City Lit Theater
Wind in the Willows

Audition Dates: Sep 18 - Sep 19, 2010

Description:
City Lit Theater announces auditions for the musical Wind in the Willows by Doug Post, to be directed by Terry McCabe.

Seeking 9 men and women, all ages, types, and ethnicities.

The Wind in the Willows centers on the exploits of Mr. Toad, an amphibian obsessed with motor cars, and his steadfast....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Raven Theatre
Radio Golf

Description:
Raven Theatre is accepting headshots and resumes for its winter production of Radio Golf by August Wilson. Casting all roles.

"Radio Golf", written in 2005, was August Wilson's last play before his untimely death (August 2005). It is also the final chapter in "The Pittsburgh Cycle". In this stirring drama an....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

The Ruckus Theater
Escape from the Haltsburg Boys' Choir

Audition Dates: Sep 4 - Sep 5, 2010

Description:
The Ruckus is proud to announce auditions for Escape from the Haltsburg Boys' Choir, book by Aaron Dean, music & lyrics by Jason Rico and Aaron Dean, directed by Dan Caffrey. All ethnicities / ages welcome. Boys will be played by women, though seeking both men and women.

On the lam....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

I.O.
Christmas Smackdown

Audition Dates: Sep 1 - Sep 4, 2010

Description:
Auditions for Christmas Smackdown, a satiric holiday musical revue, written by Cynthia Carle & Mark Nutter.

Seeking Male and female singers, ages 20 - 50+, with a feel for comedy. Some choral singing is involved. Reading music is not required (but helpful). Please tell us roughly what your....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Noble Fool Theatricals
Youth Actors for Fall Auditions

Description:
The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy is eager to have local youth audition for a variety of performance opportunities, including: Alice in Wonderland Youth Ensemble musical, a teen's "Glee" Show Choir, a children's Sleeping Beauty production, and the teen play A Night in Transylvania.  All auditions will be taking....Read More


Equity Audition

Congo Square Theatre
Black Nativity and Brothers Of The Dust

Audition Dates: Sep 8

Description:
Seeking Strong Male and Female Actor/Singer/Dancers for Black Nativity and Brothers Of The Dust.

Interim Producing Artistic Director Daniel Bryant and Casting Assistants Ericka Ratcliff and Alexis Rogers will attend with casting authority.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Albright Theatre Company
The Uninvited

Audition Dates: Sep 12 - Sep 13, 2010

Description:
Albright Theatre Company is holdiong auditions for The Uninvited by Dorothy McArdle & adapted by Tim Kelly.

When Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy move into Cliff End - an old, abandoned home overlooking the Irish Sea - they can't believe the deal they get on the place...until they....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Dominican University Performing Arts Center
The Wiz - Dance Audition

Audition Dates: Sep 9

Description:
We are seeking professional DANCERS who specialize in Hip Hop, Jazz and Rhythmic Dance/Body Drumming. As a MULTICULTURAL show, we strongly encourage dancers of various ethnicities to audition.

Auditions will be held at Lund Auditorium/Fine Arts Building on the Dominican University campus – 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Trap Door Theatre
2010 - 2011 Season

Audition Dates: Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2010

Description:
Seeking all types, age 20s-50s. We are looking to cast roles that require versatility, dynamic physicality, and the ability to work with challenging text.....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

Illinois Theatre Center
The Apple Tree and The Glorious Ones

Audition Dates: Sep 3

Description:
The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will hold auditions for two musicals The Apple Tree by Bock & Harnick, and The Glorious Ones by Ahrens & Flaherty, on Friday, September 3 from 1 to 5 PM at the theatre.

Seeking men and women of all ages with strong singing....Read More


Non-Equity Audition

The Hypocrites
Pirates of Penzance

Audition Dates: Aug 28 - Aug 29, 2010

Description:
The Hypocrites are looking for strong musicians that can sing, act and dance for Sean Graney's adaptation of Pirates of Penzance.

Adults of all types encouraged to audition.

THE ENTIRE CAST OF TEN (6 men, 4 women) MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY AT LEAST ONE INSTRUMENT WELL.

An ideal candidate for....Read More


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