Corn Productions, Chicago's go-to source for new and original comedies and musicals is holding auditions for the Chicago premiere of Silence! The Musical, the musical parody of "The Silence of the Lambs." We're looking for talented singers/dancers/comedians to bring this hilarious and raunchy new musical fresh off Off-Broadway to Chicago! All roles open:

Clarice Starling 25-35, Caucasian female. She is a mix of tough and sexy. West Virginian accent. Belt/mix to C (optional to E-flat). Alto/Mezzo-soprano.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter 40s-50s, Caucasian male. An intelligent, psychiatrist with a taste for all things of class and high society, not to mention all things human. Tenor/Baritenor, to A-flat with a strong lower register. Think Evil Gilbert & Sullivan.

Buffalo Bill 30s to early 40s, Caucasian male. Must be an extremely strong comedic actor who can do a Mid-Western accent. Baritone to G (opt. to A) with a strong lower register.

Catherine/Senator Martin/Lamb 20s-30s, Caucasian female. Strong comedic actress. Larger physical build a plus, but not necessary. High belter with strong soprano to A/B.

Crawford/Papa Starling/Lamb 40-50, Caucasian male. Head of FBI. Baritone/Bass to E- flat.

Dr. Chilton/Cop/Lamb 30s-50s. Male, any ethnicity, to play the smarmy Dr. Chilton and multiple roles. Baritone to E-flat, with strong upper register.

Ardelia/Lamb 20s-40s, African-American female, to play multiple roles. Mezzo- soprano/Alto.

Pembry/Lamb 20s-40s. Male, any ethnicity, to play multiple roles. Tenor to A.

Lamb Ensemble- Greek Chorus, moves the show forward and plays multiple roles.

Auditions will be held from 7-10pm on May 5th, 12-3pm on May 7th with callbacks from 5-9pm on May 8th, all at Unity Lutheran Church at 1212 W Balmoral Ave. No video submissions please.