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A Short Leap Theatre Co.
A Short Leap Theatre Co.
Good Day
Non-Equity Audition

A Short Leap Theatre Co. is seeking actors for its upcoming World Premiere production of Good Day by Diana Lynn Small. Directed by Artistic Director Nathan Dale Short, with Assistant Direction by Vanessa Copeland

Auditions will take place on April 30 and May 1, 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Virtual Auditions are being accepted through.... Read More

Towle Theater
Towle Theater
ShBoom! Life Could Be A Dream and Misery
Non-Equity Audition

Towle Theater seeks strong actors/singers/dancers for its upcoming productions of ShBoom! Life Could Be A Dream and Misery. ShBoom! Life Could Be A Dream Directed by TJ Bird; Choreography by Melanie Greyson; Musical Direction by John Phillips. Misery Directed by Dion Stover; All ethnicities, gender identities.... Read More

Rosebud Theatricals
Rosebud Theatricals
Tongue of a Bird
Non-Equity Audition

Rosebud Theatricals is seeking submissions for its inaugural production, Tongue of a Bird by Ellen McLaughlin, directed by Katie McClatchey.

Tongue of a Bird by Ellen McLaughlin is a drama about Maxine, a skilled search-and-rescue pilot searching for a young girl abducted in the Adirondacks. While investigating, Maxine confronts memories of her mother's.... Read More

Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
Dante 360
Non-Equity Audition

Join us again this fall for a reprise of Dante 360. We will once more journey through the Divine Comedy, from Inferno to Paradiso. This performance will explore the significance of the world's most famous epic poem and its author, the illustrious Dante Alighieri. Experience the depth and complexity of Dante's vision.... Read More

Independent Production
Independent Production
Some Theatrical Rituals about the Nunnery
Non-Equity Audition

Seeking an ensemble of actors for an independent staged reading. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, sizes, genders, and abilities to submit. This staged reading is in association with Redtwist Theatre's IPI grant. Produced/directed by Erin Feldman, Stage Managed/Assistant Directed by Josie Hope Moore, Intimacy Directed by Bianca Thompson.

Synopsis: Sisters: Some Theatrical Rituals.... Read More

City Lit Theater
City Lit Theater
Shane
Non-Equity Audition

City Lit Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Shane, adapted and directed by Mark Pracht. This is a non-union production.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Shane, a mysterious stranger, shows up at the Starrett homestead in the Wyoming Territory in 1889. Though he seems to be hiding a dangerous past, he's offered a job as a.... Read More

AlphaBet Soup Productions
AlphaBet Soup Productions
General Manager
Non-Equity Audition

Professional theatrical production company seeks a General Manager with no less than 3 years of business and production experience. Must be very familiar with all facets of managing a full theatrical production and managing the day-to-day operations of scheduling load-ins and load-out of venues, and familiar with stage, & lighting.... Read More

Epic Players of Chicago
Epic Players of Chicago
Stage Manager
Non-Equity Audition

The Epic Players of Chicago is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Stage Manager for our upcoming production.

Rehearsal Schedule:
April and May 2026
Evenings after 5:00 PM (weekday rehearsals)

Performance Dates:
June 5-7, 2026
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Studio A), Chicago

Responsibilities include:
Coordinating rehearsals and maintaining schedules
Supporting directors and actors throughout the process
Taking notes,.... Read More

Janus Theatre Company
Janus Theatre Company
An Enemy of the People
Non-Equity Audition

Janus Theatre Company seeks understudies to cover one or multiple tracks for its spring production of An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.

The production runs at the New Elgin Art Showcase, 220 Dupage Street, downtown Elgin, IL, 60120. The production runs May.... Read More

Westmont Performing Arts
Westmont Performing Arts
Godspell
Non-Equity Audition

Westmont Performing Arts presents Godspell. Directors Cheryl Newman and Emma Miele are seeking a large cast of all ages for a modern take on Godspell.

Auditions:
In Person Auditions held at the Westmont Park District, 75 E Richmond St., Westmont, IL
Auditions are
May 11, 6:00-9:00 PM
and 17, 12:30-2:00 PM, with
callbacks.... Read More

Kerfuffle Theatre
Kerfuffle Theatre
The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan
Non-Equity Audition

Kerfuffle and Rabbitfoot Puppetry are seeking adventurous and enthusiastic performers for The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan, an interactive play for very young children and their caregivers that will perform at Night Out in the Parks this summer. This is a world premiere co-production conceived by Rachel Hartmann, Ashley Laverty, and.... Read More

The Home Creative Co.
The Home Creative Co.
The Little Mermaid
Non-Equity Audition

In-Person Auditions | May 8th and 9th | 5:00-9:00 PM
Elgin Artspace Lofts | 51 S. Spring St., Elgin, IL 60120

Please prepare a 1-minute cut of a song from or in the style of the show.

No accompanist will be provided. Bring a phone or device to play.... Read More

Summer Place Theatre
Summer Place Theatre
Guys and Dolls!
Non-Equity Audition

Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors aged 16 and up for their production of "Guys and Dolls!"

NOTE: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls takes audiences from the bustling streets of Times Square to.... Read More

St. James Theatre
St. James Theatre
Seussical!
Non-Equity Audition

St. James Theatre Productions in Arlington Heights, IL, a community theatre open to all ages 8-85+, is holding open auditions for Seussical! Auditions will be April 13th & 15th from 6-9:30pm, at the St. James Parish Center located at 820 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights.

Now one of the.... Read More

Goodley Creatures
Goodley Creatures
As You Like It
Non-Equity Audition

This summer, Goodly Creatures Theatre will produce Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It," a regionally touring Shakespeare in the Park production.

Auditions are by appointment only, and will take place at Etc Coworking's Main Conference Room (Address: 11 Douglas Ave, 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL, 60120) from 7pm to 9pm on:
.... Read More

Film Audition
Film Audition
Umbrella Amaryllis
Film

Film auditions for a short film called Umbrella Amaryllis
Written and Directed by Parker Forest Olson
Shoot Dates: May 16th and May 17th
Genre: Dark Comedy / Drama / Surreal
Location: Elgin, IL
Compensation: $15/hr

Now Casting
Mary / Amaryllis (Lead): Late 20s to mid 30s. Mary is emotionally sensitive, awkward, and deeply introspective. Two.... Read More