Auditions

Bramble Theatre Company announces auditions for our upcoming Chicago premiere production of Black Bear Island, written by Karissa Murrell Myers, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Seeking non-AEA actors of all backgrounds for principal and understudy positions, and strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, sizes, genders, and abilities to submit. All actors must.... Read More

City Lit Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Shane, adapted and directed by Mark Pracht. This is a non-union production.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Shane, a mysterious stranger, shows up at the Starrett homestead in the Wyoming Territory in 1889. Though he seems to be hiding a dangerous past, he's offered a job as a.... Read More

Professional theatrical production company seeks a General Manager with no less than 3 years of business and production experience. Must be very familiar with all facets of managing a full theatrical production and managing the day-to-day operations of scheduling load-ins and load-out of venues, and familiar with stage, & lighting.... Read More

The Epic Players of Chicago is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Stage Manager for our upcoming production.

Rehearsal Schedule:
April and May 2026
Evenings after 5:00 PM (weekday rehearsals)

Performance Dates:
June 5-7, 2026
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Studio A), Chicago

Responsibilities include:
Coordinating rehearsals and maintaining schedules
Supporting directors and actors throughout the process
Taking notes,.... Read More

Janus Theatre Company seeks understudies to cover one or multiple tracks for its spring production of An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.

The production runs at the New Elgin Art Showcase, 220 Dupage Street, downtown Elgin, IL, 60120. The production runs May.... 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

Kerfuffle and Rabbitfoot Puppetry are seeking adventurous and enthusiastic performers for The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan, an interactive play for very young children and their caregivers that will perform at Night Out in the Parks this summer. This is a world premiere co-production conceived by Rachel Hartmann, Ashley Laverty, and.... Read More

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

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

Essential Invisible, in partnership with CIRCA Pintig, is seeking actors for an upcoming staged reading of Shakespeare's King Lear, adapted and directed by Noella Bonsol. This production will center a Pinoy lens in its storytelling while remaining open to casting all Asian-American actors.

King Lear is a tragic play about an.... Read More

Yellow Rose Theater is holding auditions for their summer 2026 show: Speak Easy (working title).

Compensation: Stipend $500
Rehearsal Location: North side of Chicago (Rogers Park, Andersonville, Edgewater).
Performance Venue: Bramble Arts Loft, Berry Space. 5545 North Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago IL 60640
Rehearsal Schedule: We are looking to start rehearsals.... Read More

Before she was hit-maker Carole King -she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success withTapestry,Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all.... Read More

Momentum is holding auditions for our upcoming production, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, a dramatic improv production. We are seeking to cast 10-12 total players. Come join the ONLY theatre in Chicago dedicated to dramatic improvisation.

The Road Less Traveled is an improvised one act that explores the fictionalized life of an.... Read More

Theatre-on-the-Hill announces auditions for MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON - APT. 2B by Kate Hamill

Synopsis
An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on the world's most famous sleuth by one of theatre's most produced new playwrights. This fast-paced romp re-examines Sherlock Holmes adventures with a bold new feminist lens. In this.... Read More

Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors aged 16 and up for their production of "Guys and Dolls!"

NOTE: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls takes audiences from the bustling streets of Times Square to.... Read More

St. James Theatre Productions in Arlington Heights, IL, a community theatre open to all ages 8-85+, is holding open auditions for Seussical! Auditions will be April 13th & 15th from 6-9:30pm, at the St. James Parish Center located at 820 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights.

Now one of the.... Read More

Ego Death Theatre Collective is holding auditions for the final show in their second season, A Dog's House by Micah Schraft. Director: Carol Kelleher

DESCRIPTION
On the surface, Michael and Eden are a solid pair with a bright future. When their beloved Rottweiler, Jock, grows unexpectedly violent-killing the neighbors' toy poodle-Michael and Eden must confront.... 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

Film auditions for a short film called Umbrella Amaryllis
Written and Directed by Parker Forest Olson
Shoot Dates: May 16th and May 17th
Genre: Dark Comedy / Drama / Surreal
Location: Elgin, IL
Compensation: $15/hr

Now Casting
Mary / Amaryllis (Lead): Late 20s to mid 30s. Mary is emotionally sensitive, awkward, and deeply introspective. Two.... Read More