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BrightSide Theatre
Private Lives
Non-Equity Audition

BrightSide Theatre Auditions for Noel Coward's Private Lives
Director: BrightSide Theatre's Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass

Who
BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to attend every.... Read More

The Beautiful City Project
Singalong At The Bean
Non-Equity Audition

The Beautiful City Project is seeking Non-Equity, Chicago-based performers to make up a choir for our upcoming, one-night-only evening of holiday singing at the Bean (Cloudgate) on Friday, December 12th, as part of the city of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

The Beautiful City Project is committed to.... Read More

Fever Originals
The Jury Experience
Non-Equity Audition

Fever Originals is casting two non-equity actors to understudy "The Jury Experience," a play that takes live theater to the next level, as the audience becomes part of the show. The audience must cast the vote that will determine the fate of the accused.

SCRIPT SYNOPSIS
Anthony Hulmer, an artificial intelligence engineer,.... Read More

Otherworld Theatre
Prospera: A Sci-Fi Retelling of Shakespeare's Tempest
Non-Equity Audition

SYNOPSIS: Once the Flotilla's greatest mind, Admiral Prospera was convicted of treason and exiled with her infant daughter to the hostile planet Halcyra-3. For twenty years, she's survived in isolation, perfecting the very technology they feared-a stable wormhole that could save humanity.When an ion storm forces the Starship Neapolis to crash-land, Prospera finds her moment..... Read More

Oakton Community College
[title of show]
Non-Equity Audition

[title of show] Open Call Auditions
By Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell
Directed by Jason Fleece

Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new..... Read More

Oil Lamp Theater
The Last Five Years
Non-Equity Audition

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong singer/actors for its production of The Last Five Years Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown. Christina Ramirez will direct and Amy Branahl will music direct.

Run: 6/5/2026-7/5/2026 (with a possible 2 week extension through 7/19/2026)

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.... Read More

Sub Rosa Theatre Collective
In Pursuit Of
Non-Equity Audition

Sub Rosa Theatre Collective is now accepting audition sign-ups for their upcoming production of In Pursuit Of by Zoe Soteres, directed by Nole Beran.

Below is a short description of the play:
In Pursuit Of follows Theo, a young man navigating life in an unfamiliar city while balancing the pressures of.... Read More

Scream for Ireland
Grizel: Ireland's Pig-Faced Lady
Non-Equity Audition

Scream For Ireland is hosting auditions for the Chicago premier of Grizel: Ireland's Pig-Faced Lady, Directed and written by Saoirse Sine.

Grizel is a comic play that jumps between different worlds based on the very real story of a woman who set up Ireland's first volunteer based hospital in the 1500's.... Read More

Shpiel Theatre
Star Drek 2240
Non-Equity Audition

"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

Onward Productions
Laugh Now, Therapy Later
Non-Equity Audition

Onward Productions is looking for actors/comedians/improvisers for their new sketch show, "Laugh Now, Therapy Later". Writing & musical background is a plus.

This production team has formally worked on "Onward and Off My Parent's Health Insurance", "Onward and Overwhelmed" and "Onward and Out of Your League" performing at both the.... Read More

Clark Week Productions
Angels of Lemnos
Non-Equity Audition

Clark Week Productions is holding auditions for Angels of Lemnos by Jim Henry
Where: Bramble Arts Loft 2/5/26 - 2/21/26 (12 shows total)
Why: this is a beautiful and underrated piece of theatre and a portion of proceeds be donated to programs serving the houseless community.
Who: 7 actors needed. 4.... Read More

Big Noise Theatre
Pete The Cat
Non-Equity Audition

Big Noise Theatre announces Non-Equity auditions for our upcoming TYA musical, PETE THE CAT.

Directed by Ray Mindas
Music Direction by Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau
Choreographed by Kelly Lohrenz

When: Sunday, November 9, 2025; 7pm-10pm.
Where: Christ Church United Church of Christ, 1492 Henry Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Pay: $300 Stipend

Callbacks: By invite only. Wednesday, November.... Read More

BYOT Productions
November 2025 24-Hour Show
Non-Equity Audition

Bring Your Own Theatre (BYOT) is a platform for anyone and everyone to come and create live theatre with a supportive and collaborative group of talent, regardless of experience level. Our company found its roots in the living rooms of its members and has expanded to perform at venues throughout.... Read More

The Impostors Theatre Co.
Static-Head
Non-Equity Audition

Sensor-E is the hit new social media app, able to simulate real-life sensations so you can touch, taste, and smell everything you see on your screen. At the prestigious Osman-Haskill University of Technology, where the app was first created, strange things are happening on Sensor-E: Aimee, mourning the loss of.... Read More

The Drama Group
For Colored Girls
Non-Equity Audition

The Drama Group is holding auditions for For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange - a groundbreaking choreopoem that celebrates the power, resilience, and beauty of Black womanhood.

Audition Dates:
Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 6PM-8PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 7PM-9PM
Callbacks: Thursday, November.... Read More

The Palos Village Players
Voices of the Village
Non-Equity Audition

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

Lifeline Theatre
LOKI: The End of The World Tour
Non-Equity Audition

Lifeline Theatre is having open auditions for their upcoming production of LOKI: The End of The World Tour, written by ensemble member Christina Calvit with music by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Heather Currie. This is a non-union production.

About this Production:
This is a rock'n'roll musical that looks.... Read More

Theo
The Drowsy Chaperone
Non-Equity Audition

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is holding auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone.
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Directed by L. Walter Stearns
Music Direction by Eugene Dizon

Pay Rate: $800
Audition Date and Time: Initial Video Submission Due November 7, 2025, Callbacks November 17 &.... Read More

Stir Friday Night
2025 Cohort
Non-Equity Audition

Thank you so much for considering auditioning for Stir Friday Night! Chicago's longest-running non-profit Asian American Comedy Theater Organization.

Stir Friday Night! (SFN) is proud to be not only a theater organization celebrating and highlighting some of the best AAPI comedy talent in Chicago but also one of the few institutions.... Read More