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 Theo Ubique
Hello Again
Audition Dates: Jun 29 - Jun 30, 2019
Description:
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is holding June 29-30 auditions for "Hello Again," by Michael John LaChiusa, to be Directed/Choreographed by Brenda Didier, and Music Directed by Jeremy Ramey. Based on the 1897 play "La Ronde" by Arthur Schnitzler, the musical focuses on a series of love affairs among ten characters....Read More
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Theo Ubique
Stage Manager
Description:
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre seeks Stage Manager for fall production of "Hello Again," a musical by Michael John LaChiusa. Rehearsals begin approximately August 1, 2019. Preview and performances begin September 13, 2019 through November 3, 2019. Production is Directed by Brenda Didier, and Musical Direction is by Jeremy Ramey. There....Read More
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 Move Productions
Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Audition Dates: Jun 17 - Jun 20, 2019
Description:
Fly on in to MOVE Productions' first ever production of Disney's Peter Pan Jr!
Performers between 8-18 years old are welcome to audition. Please have a short song prepared a capella.
All events will be held at Barrington Campus Life Center
150 S Lageschulte Street, Barrington, IL 60010....Read More
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 Oakton Community College
Play On! Playwriting Festival
Audition Dates: Jun 10 - Jun 11, 2019
Description:
Now celebrating its ninth year, Play On gives community college playwrights a chance to shine! Auditions are for these one-act plays written by students from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
The directors are casting men and women of all ages and ethnicities.
Auditions will be held at Studio One Theatre, 1600 East....Read More
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 Porchlight Music Theatre
Sophisticated Ladies
Audition Dates: Jun 18 - Jun 28, 2019
Description:
Seeking Adult Actors (18+) who are both strong singers (Duke Ellington music) & dancers (tap & jazz) of all ethnicities and gender identities. Gymnastic experience a plus. Local hires only.
PERSONNEL:
SOPHISTICATED LADIES
Co-Directed & Choreographed by
Brenda Didier & Florence Walker Harris
Music Direction by Jermaine Hill
Artistic Director, Michael Weber
Casting Manager, Christopher Pazdernik
Auditions....Read More
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 Big Noise Theatre
Seeking Directors
Description:
We are currently conducting interviews for directors for our 2019-20 season. The season includes XANADU (September 20 - October 6, 2019), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (January 10 - January 26, 2020), and INTO THE WOODS (April 24 - May 10, 2020). Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants who are interested....Read More
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 On The Spot Theatre Company
Lighting Designer
Description:
On the Spot Theatre Company seeks an experienced lighting designer for our production in the Greenhouse Theatre Center Upstairs studio of the U.S. premiere of an adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel, Sons and Lovers. This full length drama goes into tech and opens week of August 26th for a....Read More
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 BoHo Theatre
Big Fish
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2019
Description:
BoHo Theatre announces auditions for Andrew Lippa and John August's Big Fish Directed by BoHo Artistic Director Stephen Schellhardt and Choreographed by Megan Farley, with Musical Direction by Michael McBride.
Big Fish (12 Chair Version) is the new, small-cast version of the Broadway musical. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel....Read More
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 Underscore Theatre Company
Notes and Letters Workshop
Description:
Notes and Letters tells the story of Williams Custom Pianos, a piano carpentry shop in Chicago that housed four inexplicably interwoven stories during World War I. When the war hits the US hard, business, relationships, and moral codes are put to the test. Set to a jazz-contemporary score with only....Read More
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 Janus Concert Series
Camelot
Audition Dates: Jun 2 - Jun 4, 2019
Description:
Janus Concert Series is casting all roles for a staged concert production of Camelot (the musical) by Alan Jay Learner and Frederick Loewe. The production will incorporate non-traditional casting to tell the story of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and their idyllic Camelot. The musical has two contrasting acts and lots....Read More
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 Chicago Shakespeare Theater
As You Like It
Audition Dates: Jun 3 - Jun 6, 2019
Description:
Seeking AEA and non-aea, male, female, and gender non conforming actors/singers who are accomplished musicians for AS YOU LIKE IT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2019-2020 season. Especially seeking those actors who play Drums, Guitar, Bass, or Keyboard very well. Shakespeare experience not necessary.
Audition dates: June 3-6.....Read More
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 MPAACT Theatre
Mother of the Dark Water
Audition Dates: May 25
Description:
MPAACT announces auditions for the remount of Jeff-nominated Mother of the Dark Water, directed by Lauren Wells, for a limited performance series during "Nights out in the Park" (October 25-27).
SYNOPSIS: Inspired by original images of the Black Madonna, five black women decide to reclaim their truth and voices in the....Read More
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 Citadel Theatre Company
Season General Auditions
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2019
Description:
Citadel Theatre announces its Season General auditions for its exciting 2019-2020 season. The season includes:
Mainstage Productions:
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER by Rick Elice, directed by Jeremy Aluma(September 18-October 20, 2019)
ANNIE by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, directed by Robert D. Estrin (November 20-December 22, 2019)
THE FANTASTICKS by Tom Jones....Read More
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 Connective Theatre Company
Lighting Designer
Description:
Connective Theatre Company is committed to telling stories that connect reason and emotion, provoke critical consciousness, and facilitate a path to action.
About the play: In a plague-ravaged 17th century London, a wealthy couple is about to be released from a four-week quarantine when a young girl and a sailor sneak....Read More
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 Babes With Blades
Women of 4G
Description:
Summary: Seventy-five years in the future, an all-female crew and their male captain depart on what appears to be a routine mission to Mars ... until the captain is murdered and the real mission comes to light.
Part murder mystery, part space thriller, Women of 4G uses a science fiction world....Read More
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Independent Production
The Blind
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2019
Description:
Casting The Blind, an intense one act play written by Noble Prize winner Maurice Maeterlinck in the public domain. The show chronicles the existence of twelve blind depersonalized beings stranded in a forest outside of time and space. As they struggle to find a way out of their tragic situation....Read More
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Theo Ubique
Full-Time Managing Director
Description:
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, an award-winning theatre in Evanston, Illinois, seeks a Full-Time Managing Director to oversee the implementation of the financial, administrative, visibility, and facility-related policies of the company. This on-site position will manage the off-site Box Office staff, Bookkeeper, and Marketing Coordinator to ensure the timely, professional accomplishment....Read More
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 Stage 773
Applications for 8th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival
Description:
Stage 773 Executive Producer Jill Valentine and Co-Producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce that they will be accepting applications from May 15 to July 1 for the 8th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 22 through August 25 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The Chicago Women's....Read More
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 First Folio Theatre
2019-20 Season
Audition Dates: May 23 - May 31, 2019
Description:
First Folio Theatre is holding auditions for its 2019/20 season and welcomes both Equity and Non-Equity actors to attend the auditions.
Productions include:
THE GUYS, SHERLOCK'S LAST CASE, JEEVES SAVES THE DAY, and LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN.
First Folio is seeking adult actors of all genders and ethnicities.
Breakdown:
THE GUYS....Read More
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 Intrinsic Theatre Company
2019 General Auditions
Audition Dates: Jun 13 - Jun 16, 2019
Description:
Intrinsic Theatre Company is casting the following shows for the 2019 Season:
Now or Later by Christopher Shinn
Rehearsals begin July 11
Performances run August 9 - 3
Directed by Bradley Hamilton
Performed at The Edge Off-Broadway
Keely and Du by Jane Martin
Rehearsals begin September 26
Performances run November 2 - 25
Directed by Michelle Altman
Performed at The....Read More
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 Savoyaires
The Yeomen of the Guard
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2019
Description:
The Savoyaires' 55th annual production is Gilbert & Sullivan's most heartfelt creation and their favorite of all their works. Auditioning for all roles (10 M, 4 F), mixed chorus, and male (yeomen) chorus.
Stage Director: Kingsley Day
Music Director: Timothy Semanik
Auditions will be held at First Congregational Church of Evanston, Church House....Read More
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 Haven Theatre
Kiss
Description:
Seeking actor or linguist who speaks Arabic for an external understudy position in Haven's upcoming production of Guillermo Calderón's Kiss.
Director: Monty Cole; Associate Director: Abhi Shrestha
Open age, gender and ethnicity.
Any proficiency speaking Arabic is welcome, and we are open to those who may not speak Arabic,....Read More
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On The Spot Theatre Company
Stage Manager
Description:
On the Spot Theatre Company seeks a stage manager for their end of summer co-production with the Greenhouse Theatre Center of the full length drama, Sons and Lovers, based on the D.H. Lawrence novel. The show starts rehearsal second week in July and will run for five weeks end....Read More
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 Film Audition
The Night Walker
Description:
Sword & Cloak Productions is Casting for an experimental horror short: THE NIGHT WALKER.
"An unseen force calls Celine to sleep-walk out into the streets, where she is stalked by a man with bad intentions. But he will discover there more dangerous things out in the night than him."
We are....Read More
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 Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret
Cabaret Show
Description:
Wicker Park Cabaret institution, Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret seeks digital submissions to for self-produced summer backroom cabaret show dates. Specifically interested in piano/vocal shows, solo performance, comedy, burlesque and variety. We want YOU to come join in the fun with your very own show.....Read More
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 The Miracle Center
The Little Mermaid
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2019
Description:
The Miracle Center provides a unique opportunity for Chicago teens. Unlike other educational/training programs where teen actors have to pay to participate, The Miracle Center partners with After School Matters and treats this as a professional opportunity. The teens who perform in The Little Mermaid will receive a stipend rivaling....Read More
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 Towle Theater
The Smell of the Kill
Audition Dates: Jun 1 - Jun 3, 2019
Description:
Towle Theater seeks strong female actors all types and ethnicities ages 25-45 for its upcoming dark comedy, The Smell of the Kill by Michele Lowe. Performance Dates are September 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2019. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Towle Theater in Hammond, IN.
Audition Location:
Theater....Read More
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 The Paper Theatre LLC
Company Interviews/Auditions
Description:
Seeking two actors to form a new, consistent ensemble. This will be a return to the traditional idea of a company, but through a contemporary lens:
-Performance is developed around the creativity of the actor
-Actors and director working, growing, and challenging each other over a long period
-Renewing the actor's craft-exploring....Read More
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 Pop Magic Productions
Medusa
Audition Dates: May 18 - May 26, 2019
Description:
Pop Magic Productions is recruiting artists to join our Incubator Series project MEDUSA.
Lead Artist: Denise Yvette Serna
Devised by Global Hive Laboratories
Through an intersectional and inclusive creative process devised by artist ensembles in four countries, MEDUSA will deconstruct the legacy of mythology, and our industry's historical precedent for the oppression,....Read More
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 Theatre L'Acadie
70 Scenes of Halloween
Audition Dates: Jun 8 - Jun 9, 2019
Description:
How do you get people to talk about the ugly, the boring, the ordinary? Theatre L'Acadie's mission is to provoke thought, promote discussion, and influence change through the power of live theatre.
Theatre L'Acadie is looking for non AEA-actors for their upcoming production of 70 Scenes of Halloween by Jeffrey M.....Read More
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MPAACT Theatre
Crowns
Audition Dates: May 28 - May 31, 2019
Description:
MPAACT announces auditions for a limited performance of Crowns, directed by Chuck Smith, at Governors State University (15-17 November 2019).
CASTING BREAKDOWN
WOMEN:
-Mother Shaw (African American, 70's, grandmother, matriarch)
-Mabel (African American, minister's wife, sharp, sassy)
-Yolanda (African American, 17, rebellious)
-Velma (African American, late 20's, the hat queen with "hattitude")
-Jeannette (African American, mid-30's, flirtatious,....Read More
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 Marquee MainStage
Disney's Newsies
Audition Dates: Jun 7 - Jun 8, 2019
Description:
Marquee MainStage theatre in Saint Charles is holding auditions for Disney's Newsies.
Pay: *Stipend contracts available for roles of Jack, Katherine, and Pulitzer
Auditions: June 8th
Vocal call: 2-4 PM
Dance call: 4-5:30 PM
Where: Dance Dynamics Studio
39W250 Herrington Blvd, Geneva IL 60134
Auditions for character of "Les"
Ages 8-12 (All genders considered)
When: June....Read More
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 Strawdog Theatre
The Effect
Audition Dates: May 28 - May 29, 2019
Description:
Strawdog Theatre Company is looking for non-AEA actors for their upcoming production of The Effect by Lucy Prebble, directed by Elly Green. We would like to strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, genders, sizes, and abilities to submit.
The Effect is a clinical romance. Two volunteers, Tristan and Connie, agree....Read More
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 GreatWorks Theatre Company
2019/20 Fall & Winter Productions
Audition Dates: Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2019
Description:
GreatWorks Touring theatre is accepting submissions from non-AEA actors, all ages and ethnicities, for their 2019/20 Fall & Winter productions. Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 2nd and Monday, June 10th in Chicago at the Den Theater in Chicago. Our productions and casts reflect the diversity of our Chicago-area....Read More
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 Party Princess Productions
Superhero and Princess Performers
Description:
America's Premier Party Character Company is Continually Expanding, and we are Looking for the Best of the Best in Chicago!
-Seeking young, physically fit men to portray various superhero, movie & storybook characters at birthday parties and other events.
-Seeking young, physically fit women to portray various princess, movie & storybook characters....Read More
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 The Drama Group
In the Heights
Audition Dates: May 26 - May 27, 2019
Description:
From the creator of Hamilton this musical tells the universal story of a vibrant community where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind. In the Heights is the winner of four 2008 Tony Awards, including best musical.
Characters Needed
6....Read More
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 The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol
Season Auditions
Audition Dates: May 30 - May 31, 2019
Description:
The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol (a flexible black box space located in The Villages, Florida) will hold Chicago General Auditions for their fourth season on Thursday, May 30th, 10am-4pm and Friday, May 31st 2pm-10pm.
We are currently casting both AEA (under the OAT contact) and non-union talent.
Non-Union Pay: $275....Read More
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 Royal Caribbean Productions
Singers Audition
Audition Dates: May 23
Description:
Royal Caribbean Productions - Singers Audition
May 23rd at 3:00pm or 6:30pm (Please choose one call time to attend to)
Sheraton Grand Chicago
301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611....Read More
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 Golden Ticket Productions
Mamma Mia!
Audition Dates: May 31 - Jun 8, 2019
Description:
Golden Ticket Productions announces auditions for Mamma Mia!, the international pop sensation by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus. Told through the hit ABBA tunes we know and love, young Sophie has invited her mother's three past suitors to her wedding in the hopes she will learn which man is her....Read More
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