Auditions

Edge of the Wood Theatre, located in Chicago's Edgebrook neighborhood on the northwest side, announces auditions for its Studio Series production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams on Wednesday, April 29 from 7-9pm and Saturday, May 2 from 2-4pm. Callbacks on May 6. Auditions will be held in.... Read More

Medieval Times is casting for the role of KING RAMIRO / LORD MARSHAL.

This is a YEAR-ROUND, PART-TIME position, and is PAID HOURLY--including training (rehearsals and horseback riding practice). BOTH roles will be learned.

This role is for physically fit male actors with a playable range from late 20s.... Read More

SMC (Shakespeare's Motley Crew) is requesting audition submissions for our 14th year of Midsummer Mayhem.

MM is a short series of Shakespeare scenes highlighting a central theme (this year "The King and the Fool") performed in parks around the north side, free to the audience. MM is an.... Read More

The Metal Shop Performance Lab & JunkHeart (Tatiana Pavela and Alex Mallory) are seeking video submissions from non-union actors based in the Chicago area for ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE by Alice Birch, directed by Alex Mallory.

Please submit 2 minutes of existing video material along with a headshot and resume.... Read More

Ways and Means Theatre is seeking actors for its upcoming READ THROUGH Series' production of DEATH TAX by Lucas Hnath. Directed by Founding Artistic Director Douglas Atkins.

Synopsis: It's December 2010. Maxine, a wealthy, bedridden nursing home patient, is convinced her daughter is paying Nurse Tina to nudge her into the.... Read More

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong actors for its production of Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original by Frederick Knott. Daniel King will direct.
Run: 10/2/2026-11/1/2026

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sundays at 3pm; Wednesdays, August 19, September 2 (11am and.... Read More

Now accepting submissions for Stone Soup Shakespeare's 2026 Tour of Merry Wives. Interested performers can audition in-person or submit a virtual submission for consideration.

Chicago In-Person Audition Date: Monday, April 27, 4-8PM (Filament Theatre)

Stone Soup's 2026 Tour is looking to cast 4 ensemble members to play multiple characters in a 6-person.... Read More

Schaumburg Summer Theatre is holding auditions for DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Book by David Simpatico, Original Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley; Randy Peterson and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston. Music.... Read More

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

Synopsis:
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School.... Read More

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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