First Folio Theatre
2020/21 Season

Feb 6 - Feb 13, 2020

Description:
First Folio Theatre is holding auditions for its 2020/21 season and welcomes both Equity and Non-Equity actors to attend the auditions.

Productions include a horror tale, a mystery, and a period romance (see breakdown for more information). First Folio is seeking adult actors of all genders and ethnicities.

Breakdown:

PLAYS UNDER CONSIDERATION INCLUDE....Read More

Collaboraction
Red Island

Feb 5 - Feb 8, 2020

Description:
Collaboraction is holding auditions for our upcoming production of Red Island by Carla Stillwell, Directed by Anthony Moseley.

Red Island is a world premiere docudrama that explores racism in America through the lens of historical and current events such as John Punch, Jim Crow and Jussie Smollet.

Red Island is a sequel....Read More

Theo Ubique
Godspell

Feb 8 - Feb 15, 2020

Description:
Theo Ubique is now accepting submissions from non-Equity actors for our 2020 production of GODSPELL.

This immensely successful rock opera needs little introduction, but when it was first produced on Broadway in 1971 it broke new ground in its stage treatment of the historical Jesus Christ. Based on the Gospel according....Read More

Facility Theatre
Nina or About the Fragility of Stuffed Seagulls

Feb 3

Description:
Nina or About the Fragility of Stuffed Seagulls - A dark comedy that takes place 15 years after the Seagull by Matei Visniec, directed by Zeljko Djukic

Seeking:
An actor for the Understudy role of Nina in their late 30's to late 40's age range.

Imagine Nina as an actor 15 years later....Read More

Folks Operetta
Fairytale at the Grand Hotel

Feb 9 - Feb 12, 2020

Description:
Folks Operetta is seeking musical theater/opera singers, actors and dancers for its upcoming production of Fairytale at the Grand Hotel, by Paul Abraham. This will be the American Premiere. Anthony Barrese will conduct the 15-piece orchestra.

Set in the Grand Hotel in Cannes, the show follows the travails of the....Read More

The Theater Lab
Romeo and Juliet

Feb 4 - Feb 6, 2020

Description:
The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, is proud to announce open auditions for Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet. The Theater Lab encourages performers of all backgrounds and experience to audition. Friendly, collaborative-minded company. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at Forest View Educational Center, located at....Read More

MadKap Productions
Something's Afoot

Feb 23 - Feb 26, 2020

Description:
MadKap Productions is pleased to announce that we are casting the first show in our 2020-2021 Subscription Series.

Something's Afoot is a musical that spoofs detective stories, mainly the works of Agatha Christie, and especially her detective novel And Then There Were None. The book, music, and lyrics were written....Read More

Party Princess Productions
Latina & Arabian Princesses



Description:
Seeking young women to portray princesses like Elena & Jasmin and other characters at birthday parties as well as at educational, corporate, and recreational events.

Pay: $40 - $60 + travel + tips

Must Be:
-Energetic, well-spoken, punctual and reliable.
-Enjoy working with children
-Have a car available for travel....Read More

Party Princess Productions
Superhero Performers



Description:
Seeking young men to portray superheroes like Spiderman, Batman, Captain America, Superman and other movie and storybook characters from Star Wars to Prince Charming. Performers portray characters as they engage & entertain children at birthday parties and various commercial & educational venues.

Pay: $40 - $60 per hour +....Read More

Silk Road Rising
My Dear Hussein

Feb 7

Description:
Silk Road Rising is seeking two understudies for their upcoming production of My Dear Hussein by Nahal Navidar, directed by Tlaloc Rivas.

Synopsis:
A child, a toy dog, and a ruthless dictator walk into a war zone and fanciful imagination breaks free. This surrealistic tale of a four-year-old Iranian girl unfolds amidst....Read More

Parker Players
The Fantasticks

Feb 11 - Feb 12, 2020

Description:
Parker Players announces auditions for The Fantasticks, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt, direction by Jennifer McHugh, music direction by Ron Arden.

"Try To Remember" when The Fantasticks wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. A timeless fable of love that manages to be both nostalgic....Read More

Silent Theatre
Incomplete Conversations

Jan 29

Description:
Silent Theatre Company is holding auditions for a remount of INCOMPLETE CONVERSATIONS, A HIT SHOW (Non-Equity)

In a departure for Silent Theatre Company, this piece employs dialogue in exploring the aftermath of an unexpected death of a young Christian pastor as his family and friends prepare his church for the funeral.....Read More

Valiant Theatre
Crisis of Faith: An Allegory for Reform

Feb 29 - Mar 7, 2020

Description:
Valiant Theatre is seeking submissions for its first full-length production, the world premiere of "Crisis of Faith: An Allegory for Reform" by Nich Radcliffe. This adaptation modernizes the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation in the context of modern American politics, exploring the parallels between the Holy Roman Empire's....Read More

Underscore Theatre Company
Billy and the Potato-Powered Time Machine



Description:
Seeking an immediate replacement for Dad / Male Understudy (guaranteed performances) for Billy and the Potato-Powered Time Machine at the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.

Seeking: Dad/Understudy (he/him, tenor or baritone) - African-American, reads 20s-30s.....Read More

Summer Place Theatre
Broadway Backwards

Jan 25 - Jan 27, 2020

Description:
Summer Place Theatre, Naperville's community theatre since 1966, announces auditions for our original spring musical revue and season fundraiser, "Broadway Backwards", conceived and produced by Jeff Sand, with vocal direction by Emma Gingold and music direction by Rex Meyer. "Broadway Backwards" will be a celebration of your favorite classic....Read More

Three Crows Theatre
The Danish Play

Feb 4 - Feb 6, 2020

Description:
We are seeking actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities for the US premier of The Danish Play by Sonny Mills. The Danish Play tells the true tale of Agnete Ottosen, a Danish poet and member of the Resistance during World War II. At Christmastime in 1962, Ottosen's recent....Read More

Le Reve The Dream
Chicago Open Call

Mar 11

Description:
Le Reve The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas is seeking male acrobat/gymnasts and female acrobat/gymnasts.

Le Reve is a large scale aquatic spectacle in the round, and has been voted Best Show in Las Vegas for 9 consecutive years. We are looking for exceptional athletes and artists who have a passion....Read More

Independent Production
Are You Still Watching

Feb 8

Description:
"Are You Still Watching" is a parody of what we love most, Stream Content! However, this show explores those shows REJECTED by major streaming services. There will be 3 or 4 sketches (mixed with some Improv) showing the audience a rejected show in the following categories: Drama, Horror, Kids Show,....Read More

On The Spot Theatre Company
Two Play Spring Production



Description:
On the Spot Theatre Company seeks one female actor to complete its cast for its two play spring show being done in repertory at Berger Park Coach House Theatre. The show runs for five weeks opening week of March 30th and closes with last evening show on Saturday May....Read More

Organic Theater Company
Scandalabra

Feb 10 - Feb 18, 2020

Description:
Organic Theater Company is now accepting submissions for their upcoming production of Scandalabra.

Scandalabra by Zelda Fitzgerald
Directed by Anna H Gelman

When Andrew Messogany's uncle dies, he is left a fortune with a catch: that he, an innocent farmer, keeps up the family's reputation as irresponsible, reckless socialites. But even as he....Read More

Akvavit Theatre
General Auditions

Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2020

Description:
Akvavit Theatre is holding a general audition for our 10th season, which includes a combination of readings and full productions.....Read More

Strawdog Theatre
2020/2021 Season

Mar 7

Description:
Strawdog Theatre Company is accepting non-union actor submissions for its upcoming 2020/2021 season and actively seeking actors of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and abilities. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourage actors from underrepresented groups to audition.

The 2020/2021 season has not yet been announced.....Read More

Underdog Theatre Company
The Normal Heart



Description:
Underdog Theatre Company is accepting headshots and resumes for Actors and Director for their upcoming staged reading of THE NORMAL HEART by Larry Kramer, a searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one mans lonely fight to awaken the world to its crisis and follows....Read More

Mass St. Productions
Brothers Grimm Themed Show

Jan 29

Description:
Mass St. Productions is seeking performers for a Brothers Grimm themed one-act comedy, casting various roles for adults.

Auditions:
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
8:30 - 10:30 PM
Perceptual Motion Dance Studio
4057 N. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(Located two blocks around the corner from the Irving Park Brown Line stop. Entrance is in the back of....Read More

Actors Theatre of Louisville
Acting Apprentice

Jan 26 - Jan 28, 2020

Description:
Seeking actors for Actors Theatre of Louisville's Professional Training Company (PTC), a nine-month apprenticeship program and production season.

Now in its 48th year, the PTC is the cornerstone of Actors Theatre of Louisville's commitment to education. One of the nation's oldest pre-professional training programs, the PTC is a one-of-a-kind....Read More

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater
2020 Summer Repertory and Fall Season

Feb 14 - Feb 16, 2020

Description:
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, Colorado, is now accepting requests for audition appointments for the 2020 summer repertory and fall season's Chicago non-equity auditions--February 14, 15 and 16, 2020. The summer contract begins May 30, 2020, and ends August 30, 2020. The summer season consists....Read More

Corn Productions
Titus Andronikids

Feb 2 - Feb 9, 2020

Description:
Corn Productions is now accepting submissions from actors of all ethnicities and genders for its upcoming production of TITUS ANDRONIKIDS written and directed by company member Gus Thomas. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. All roles will be played by adult actors.

The children of Rome Elementary have turned the....Read More

Triton College
Almost Maine

Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2020

Description:
John Cariani's Almost, Maine, where on one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, the citizens of Almost -- not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness -- experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Almost Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each....Read More

Oakton Community College
Grease

Feb 3 - Feb 4, 2020

Description:
Written by two Chicago-based actors and first performed in the original Kingston Mines Theater in Chicago, Grease became an international phenomenon and the highest-grossing American musical of the 20th century. Set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School, the story follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of....Read More

Writers Theatre
Non-Equity General Auditions

Jan 30 - Jan 31, 2020

Description:
Writers THeatre Non-AEA General Auditions will be held at Writers Theatre on Thursday, January 30th and Friday, January 31st. On Friday January 31st we will be auditioning Musical Theatre and will provide an accompanist. We ask actors to bring one contemporary monologue and one 32-bar selection from a musical theater....Read More

Improv Playhouse
The Giver & The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Jan 30

Description:
Improv Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences department is holding auditions for its upcoming spring touring productions of The Giver and The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

The Giver is a touring adaptation of the classic novel by Lois Lowry. This play will tour to various middle schools in the greater Chicago....Read More

Golden Ticket Productions
The Vagina Monologues



Description:
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play based on V-Day Founder, playwright, performer and activist Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 people with vaginas. With humor and grace the piece celebrates sexuality and strength. Through the play, and the liberation of this one word, countless people with vaginas throughout....Read More

Towle Theater
Daddy Long Legs

Feb 15 - Feb 16, 2020

Description:
Towle Theater seeks strong singer/actors for its upcoming Musical Daddy Long Legs by Paul Gordon & John Caird. All ethnicities strongly encouraged to audition. Performance Dates are May 1-3, 8-9, 15-17, 2020. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Towle Theater in Hammond, IN.

Audition Date:....Read More

Oakton Community College
The Vagina Monologues

Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2020

Description:
The Vagina Monologues - This award-winning play is based on V-Day founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. It celebrates women's sexuality and strength with humor, honesty, and grace. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of....Read More

Comedy Dance Chicago
General Auditions 2020-2021 Season

Feb 23

Description:
Comedy Dance Chicago (CDC) is a group of comedians and dancers who combine sketch comedy, physical comedy, and dance to tell stories in feel-good and visually-hilarious ways! Our goal is to tell stories, inspire laughter, and bring joy.

CDC is holding general auditions for the 2020-2021 season, and we are....Read More

PM&L Theater
Ripcord

Feb 3 - Feb 4, 2020

Description:
Auditions for the slap-stick comedy Ripcord, by David Lindsay-Abaire, will be held on Monday, February 3rd, and Tuesday, February 4th, at 7:00 pm.

Auditions will be held at PM&L Theatre's Tribute Hall, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL.

The director, Deane Jones (previous PM&L credits include Calendar Girls....Read More

Oil Lamp Theater
Now and Then

Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2020

Description:
Oil Lamp Theater is holding auditions for its production of Now and Then by Sean Grennan. Elizabeth Mazur Levin will direct. The production will run May 21 to July 5 with performances Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings (8pm) and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays (3pm).

Rehearsals will begin in early....Read More

Echo Theater Collective
2020 Season

Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2020

Description:
Echo Theater Collective and the Reverb Ensemble announces its season "Connections" auditions for 2020 featuring:

Exit Strategy
Rimers Of Eldritch* (Reverb Production)
Hedwig And The Angry Inch
A.R.C. Trials

About Echo Theater Collective
Founded and incorporated in 2017, the mission of Echo Theater Collective (Echo) is to embody inclusion, transformation, and creation....Read More

Gallery Theater
Stella & Lou

Feb 16 - Feb 17, 2020

Description:
Gallery Theater of West Chicago: auditions for Stella & Lou by Bruce Graham, directed by Gail Cannata.

On a quiet night at Lou's Bar, two kindred spirits seek solace as they navigate changing times and relationships past. Stella & Lou is an intimate exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and the longing for....Read More

The Miracle Center
Willy Wonka

Jan 21 - Jan 29, 2020

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 & work on the tech/crew teams in Willy Wonka....Read More

Golden Ticket Productions
The Vagina Monologues



Description:
Golden Ticket Productions announces auditions for Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, directed by Alana Stephens. Video auditions are being held online (live) by appointment from 3:00-5:00pm on Saturday, February 1. You may also submit a video audition (recording) of your monologue selection by January 31.

We are seeking an intimate ensemble....Read More