Auditions

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center is holding auditions for Taken at Midnight

The unquestionable love of a mother for her son is at the heart of this compelling new play. Fearless and indomitable she confronts his captors at enormous personal risk to fight for his release against the seemingly impossible might of.... Read More

Music On Stage presents the first community theatre production of Arthur and Friends Make a Musical. Based on the beloved children's show, this musical for young audiences tells the story of Arthur the aardvark, whose teacher has announced his class has been selected to write and perform a musical for.... Read More

Seeking actors for a staged reading of a new play, With Unshaded Eyes, on the evening of December 4th at The Rock Shop in Homewood. There is a possibility of a rehearsal read-through over zoom beforehand, depending on actors' availability, but the only required date will the performance day.

With.... Read More

Bit Bop Bang! A 48 Hour Musical Theatre Event produced by Instrumental Theatre Company is a developmental event celebrating the idea that "Done is Better Than Perfect." This one weekend commitment invites teams of composers, directors, writers, choreographers, musicians, and performers to gather together with the goal of writing, rehearsing,.... Read More

In January 1941, "Arsenic & Old Lace" debuted for the first time. In March 2026, Westmont Performing Arts PA will be reviving this classic - directed by Karen Emily Powell. Come be a part of this dark comedy filled with twists and turns and twists!

Auditions:
Westmont Park District,
75 E.... Read More

The Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble (CPTE) is seeking new Artistic Associates for our 2026 season.

The Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble (CPTE) is a 501c3 nonprofit that builds community in Chicagoland through using Playback Theatre, an interactive form of improvisational theatre that brings personal stories of audiences to life on stage..... Read More

Blue Gate Musicals is accepting submission for the 2026 season. Our original shows have themes of faith, family and Amish Country with locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Shipshewana, Indiana.

Some details of a Blue Gate Musicals contract include:
- A pay rate of $300 per week with an average of 6 shows.... Read More

Alphabet Soup is holding auditions for "Charlotte's Web" Monday December 8th from 10-3. Auditions will be held at the production office located 309 Westmore-Meyers Road, Lombard, IL. Performers are to prepare a 60-second comedic monologue and 16-bars of their favorite song. Not all roles require the performer.... Read More

Alphabet Soup Productions is hiring a well-groomed highly organized audience professional as front of house manager. Job description includes but not limited to the following:

1. Travel to multiple venues in the western and southwestern suburbs. Reliable transportation a MUST. Check absproductinos.com for a full list of venues.... Read More

Dominican University Performing Arts Center is seeking non-Equity guest artists for a live, in-person combination professional and student production of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY (Krista Hansen-director; David Fiorello-musical director; Dyanna Daniels-choreographer).

Pay Rate: Per performance stipend and a 1-time rehearsal stipend

Audition Date and Time: Open call/walk in Auditions (no appt.... Read More

The Palos Village Players will be holding auditions for their winter production:

Night Must Fall, by Emlyn Williams
Performance Dates: February 20, 21, 22, 27, and 28
Director: Bob Szczepanski

Auditions
When: December 9th and 10th (callbacks as needed Dec. 11th)
7-10 p.m.

Where:
All Saints Lutheran Church
13350 S. LaGrange Rd
Orland Park, IL
*take the driveway to.... Read More

The Riverfront Playhouse is thrilled to announce auditions for the play MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS by Ron Hutchinson.
This production is directed by Mike Frale.

IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION
AUDITIONS: Monday, December 15th 7-10pm or Tuesday, December 16th 7-10pm (more information below). No virtual submissions accepted.

CALLBACKS (If Needed): Wednesday, December 17th 7pm-10pm.

ROLES:

David O. Selznick - The.... Read More

GreenMan Theatre Troupe is looking for play submissions for its sixth annual 10 minute play festival, "8 to the Bar." This year's prompt is "Lights! Camera! Action!"

There is no submission fee or geographical restriction. The top three plays (by audience vote) will be respectively awarded $200, $100.... Read More

Edge of the Wood Theatre, located in Chicago's Edgebrook neighborhood on the northwest side, announces auditions for Much Ado About Nothing on Wednesday, December 3 from 7-9pm and Saturday, December 6 from 1-3pm. Callbacks on December 11. Auditions will be held in the theatre space at the Edgebrook Community.... Read More

No Dogs in the Kitchen Theatre Company is seeking 10- to 15-minute plays from Chicago-area playwrights for its One-Act Workshop, a staged play reading series held in the spring of 2026.

Submissions are open until November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm, or until 250 scripts are received. Playwrights will be notified of.... Read More

Ghostlight Ensemble is casting for its February production of The 8th Dwarf by Olivia Sieck. The 8th Dwarf is part of our Nightlight young audiences series, which produces original, adapted and forgotten plays geared toward children and the adults who love them. The play tells the story of Binkley, an.... Read More

Theatre Momentum is holding auditions for our upcoming production, BEFORE AND AFTER, a dramatic improv production. We are seeking to cast 10-12 total players. Come join the ONLY theatre in Chicago dedicated to dramatic improvisation.

Life is defined in moments. Before and After explores the story leading to a life-changing event.... Read More

Gwydion Theatre Company is seeking actors for its upcoming production of Maxim Gorky's 'The Lower Depths'.

Director: Danny Kapinos
Adapted by Grayson Kennedy

When: November 30th 4pm-9pm, December 1st from 5pm-10pm
Where: The Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Avenue)
Pay: $150 Stipend

Rehearsals: 1/12 - 1/29 @ Greenhouse Theater Center
Tech/Dress: 2/3 - 2/11 @ Chopin.... Read More

Village Follies is seeking actors, singers, and dancers for our annual revue, "Dream Big." Village Follies is a subchapter of Winnetka's Community House, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds raised from our yearly production are donated to the Community House to be used for educational and community programming.

Village Follies has been.... Read More

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors - Audition Notice
Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Very loosely based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker
Directed by Matthew Masino
Presented by Lazy Susan Theatre Co.

When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiance, Jonathan Harker,.... Read More

GC Productions at The Bit Theater, Aurora
Zelda At the Oasis by P.H. Lin
This is a "two-hander" cast.

The role of Zelda Fitzgerald has already been cast.

Auditions for the role of Bar Man, a bartender piano man. Mid 30's. He is youthful in both attitude and appearance. This character plays other.... Read More

Theatre 319 is looking for interested actors to audition for their upcoming production of Noises Off (Auditions and Rehearsals will be at 15130 S RTE 59, Plainfield IL
Tech and Performances will be at 349 Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL)

Synopsis:
Called "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off presents a manic menagerie.... Read More

A train. A snowstorm. A murder. Auditions are now open for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig.

Deerfield Theater is seeking a strong ensemble of 11 actors (all genders, ethnicities, abilities).

Auditions: Dec 10 (6-9 PM) & Dec 13 (10 AM-2 PM)

Callbacks: Dec 14 (10 AM-2 PM)

Jewett.... Read More

Uptown Music Theater is excited to announce general auditions for How I Became a Pirate. This musical for young audiences will be directed by Jeri Hart, and choregraphed by Sarah Canon. Music Director is Aaron Kaplan. Uptown Music Theater's Artistic Director is Jamie Davidson, and the show is also.... Read More

Uptown Music Theater is excited to announce general auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Disney's The Little Mermaid will be directed by Tor Campbell, and choregraphed by Zak Jacobs. Music Director is Aaron Kaplan, who will also conduct the JAM Orchestra. Associate Director is Sharon Miles. Assistant Choreographer is Amber.... Read More

"Star Drek 2240" is a musical parody that reimagines the biblical Book of Esther in a futuristic, sci-fi setting. It humorously incorporates science fiction themes, tropes, and characters to tell the story of Esther's journey: winning a beauty contest, marrying the King, and ultimately saving her people from the malevolent.... Read More

The Palos Village Players is thrilled to announce our very first ten-minute play festival: Voices of the Village!

This year's theme is New Beginnings - and we're inviting local playwrights to bring fresh stories to the stage

Submissions officially open December 1st, but the guidelines are available now so you can start.... Read More