The Waltzing Mechanics are seeking versatile, creative actors of all types for our next summer installment of EL Stories, directed by Ann Kreitman. Actors from diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit. EL Stories, Chicago's hit late-night documentary theatre project, uses real-life transit tales to explore our diverse experiences as we move through this dynamic city.
All auditions will take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center. General auditions are Saturday, May 2nd from 12:00pm-5:00pm and callbacks are Saturday, May 9th from 12:00pm-5:00pm. A small stipend is offered.
Rehearsals will begin Monday, May 18th and will run Mondays through Thursdays from 7pm-10pm in Edgewater. Performances are every Saturday at 11:00pm, from June 20th - August 29th at the Greenhouse Theater Center.
If called, please prepare one 60-90 second contemporary monologue and bring one hard copy of your H/R. Callbacks will consist of prepared readings done in consultation with recordings of the original speakers and improvisation.
Contact Info:
Email H/R and preferred audition timeslot to Kanome' Jones, casting director. Please do not submit if you are unavailable for the callback or performance dates.