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Corn Productions
Happy Holly-Daze: A Drinking Game Performance
Non-Equity Audition

Corn Productions is seeking actors inclusive of all identities, genders, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds for our annual Holiday sketch show. Happy Holly-Daze: A Drinking Game Performance!

Happy Holly-Daze: A Drinking Game Performance is an ensemble show where the audience drinks along to a variety of drinking games in each sketch, all.... Read More

Big Deal Productions
Clue: On Stage
Non-Equity Audition

Due to popular demand, an additional evening of auditions has been added!

Big Deal Productions is proud to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Clue
Directed by Matt Canon

Auditions:
Auditions will be held at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089) on Monday, November 16,.... Read More

Highland Park Players
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!
Non-Equity Audition

Highland Park Players is excited to kick off its 40th season with Elephant & Piggie's We are in a Play!, a fun, family-friendly musical celebrating friendship, laughter, and the joy of theatre.

We are seeking performers to bring this beloved story to life, including three talented young performers ages 10-16 to.... Read More

Shpiel Theatre
75 Minutes
Non-Equity Audition

"75 Minutes" is a musical comedy news magazine parody that reimagines the biblical Book of Esther through the lens of a television news broadcast. The show humorously combines historical and biblical figures with classic TV news anchors as they time-travel via mobile app to 5th century BCE Shushan, Persia.

The 75-minute.... Read More

BYOT Productions
November 2026 24-Hour Show
Non-Equity Audition

Bring Your Own Theatre (BYOT) is a platform for anyone and everyone to come and create live theater 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

4 Chairs Theatre
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Non-Equity Audition

4 Chairs Theatre is seeking actor for the role of Chief Bromden in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

SYNOPSIS:
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey

This stage adaptation explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor, candor and unforgettable.... Read More

Summer Place Theatre
Director for The Drowsy Chaperone and Into the Woods
Non-Equity Audition

Summer Place Theatre is accepting director applications for our 2027 productions of The Drowsy Chaperone (runs June 18-27 2027) and Into the Woods (Show runs July 16-August 1)!

We welcome new faces and returning collaborators to help bring these stories to life.

Please review the Director Description located on the application before.... Read More

MadKap Productions
The Fountain
Non-Equity Audition

MadKap Productions and Ovation Musical Theatre Inc. are producing a new musical, The Fountain. This is a historical piece that takes place during the Taft era.

We currently have the following casting requirements:

President Taft - an older gentleman, large in stature who can sing the range C - F

Francis Millet, a.... Read More

The Drama Group
Choir Boy
Non-Equity Audition

Drama Group is an all-volunteer organization, and this show is for non-equity actors, and no pay is involved.

Audition Info
Dates & Times:
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Monday, November 16, 2026, | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Callbacks: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, | 7:00 PM -.... Read More

Redtwist Theatre
Zombie: The American
Non-Equity Audition

Redtwist Theatre is seeking actors for both Principal and Understudy roles for the Midwest/Chicago Premiere of Zombie: The American by Robert O'Hara. To be directed by Joshua Servantez.

At Redtwist Theatre, we encourage actors of all abilities, sizes, races and ethnicities, and gender identities to submit for any role in which they may.... Read More

Oil Lamp Theater
Time Stands Still
Non-Equity Audition

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong actors for its production of Time Stands Still written by Donald Margulies. Scott Shallenbarger will direct.

Run: 4/16/2027-5/16/2027

Oil Lamp Theater does not provide housing. Local hires only.

Time Stands Still
Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent.... Read More

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
King Ramiro and Lord Marshal
Non-Equity Audition

Medieval Times, in Schaumburg IL, 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.... Read More

Sandbox Theatre Collective
Macbeth
Non-Equity Audition

Sandbox Theatre Collective is pleased to announce its upcoming Member-Produced Project, a high-camp, high-gore presentation of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

As a first step in the casting process, the team is accepting headshots and resumes from artists who are interested in being a part of the project. After an initial round of cuts,.... Read More

Blue Gate Musicals
2027 Season
Non-Equity Audition

Our original shows have themes of faith, family and Amish Country with locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Shipshewana, Indiana. For a little taste of our shows, check out our website

Some details of a Blue Gate Musicals contract include:

- A pay rate of $300 per week with an average of.... Read More

Theatre Momentum
Code Mercy
Non-Equity Audition

Show: Code Mercy is an improvised medical drama set in a hospital break room, following the nurses and janitors who keep the night shift moving.

Show run: January 22 - February 13, 2027, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 PM at Theatre Momentum.

Cast Size: 10 Performers total; 8 Performers perform in each.... Read More

Theatre Arcana and Instrumental Theatre Company
O, Possum!
Non-Equity Audition

Theatre Arcana and Instrumental Theatre Company unite to Co-Produce O, Possum! written by Val Dunn. We are very excited to invite you to audition for our Spring show!

O, Possum!:
A burnt out park ranger and her best friend, a literal opossum, have to buck up to save Jumping Cholla Community Park from.... Read More

Valkyrie Ensemble
Glitter and be Gay
Non-Equity Audition

Guess who's back in the house? Valkyrie Ensemble is seeking submissions for our third installment of Glitter and be Gay, an operatic drag show!

What we're looking for:
-Opera, art song, oratorio, golden age/classically influenced musical theatre
-Drag, burlesque, variety, etc.
-Live singing or lip-syncing
-Solos, Duets, Trios, Group Numbers
-All ages, genders, and experience levels
-Performers.... Read More

Village Follies
Murder Down the Aisle
Non-Equity Audition

Village Follies is seeking actors for our production of Rachael Lord's "MURDER DOWN THE AISLE," an immersive, interactive murder mystery. Village Follies is a subchapter of Winnetka's Community House, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds raised are donated to the Community House to be used for educational and community programming..... Read More

Theatre Above the Law
Space Girl
Non-Equity Audition

heatre Above the Law in Rogers Park is casting two teen actresses for the Winter production of Space Girl.

Stipend: $300
Non-Equity
Location: Jarvis Square Theater 1439 W. Jarvis
Dates: October 31 1:30pm, November 1 11am
Productions schedule: 1st rehearsal early-mid January 2027, Saturdays and Sundays mornings-early afternoons, Mondays-Wednesdays evenings. Run: March 12-April 4,.... Read More

Big Deal Productions
Clue
Non-Equity Audition

Big Deal Productions is proud to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Clue
Directed by Matt Canon

Auditions:
Auditions will be held at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center (225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089) on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17 from 6 pm-9 pm. Callbacks will be.... Read More

Parker Players
Bloomsday
Non-Equity Audition

Thirty-five years after a brief but unforgettable encounter in Dublin, Robert returns to Ireland in search of Cait, the young woman who changed the course of his life.

Moving fluidly between past and present, Bloomsday brings Robert and Cait face-to-face with their younger selves, Robbie and Caithleen, as one day from.... Read More

Trenchant Productions
Newsboy
Non-Equity Audition

Trenchant Productions is pleased to announce auditions for its premiere of 'Newsboy' by Gary D. Cole, directed by Iris Sowlat.

Trenchant Productions is Gary D. Cole's producing company. He has produced theatre professionally on both the East and West Coasts for more than 30 years. 'Newsboy' marks his producing.... Read More