Theatre EVOLVE is searching for actors for our upcoming world premiere of Native Gardens by Karen Zacharias, directed by Moises Diaz. This comedic play features a 4 person cast. Script available upon request.

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions will consist of one (1) 90 second comedic monologue either in-person or virtually.

Virtual auditions will be accepted until March 6th at 11:59PM

In person auditions will take place on March 7th, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM at The Flight Deck, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Callbacks will take place on March 14th, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at The Flight Deck, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

STIPEND:
$400 main cast / $250 for understudies (There will be one guaranteed understudy performances)

CAST BREAKDOWN:
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the above character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible, and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they are most interested in being seen for. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

Tanya Del Valle - (She/Hers, 29 years old, Latin-American). Tanya is a PHD candidate nearing the end of her academic career. She and Pablo are expecting their first child, and have just moved into a new home next door to the Butleys. Strongly rooted in her identity and her beliefs. This clashes with the Butleys

Pablo Del Valle - (He/Him, 31 years old, Chilean-American). He is a young attorney starting at a new practice. He is ambitious and is making moves to make partner at the practice. Pablo is deeply concerned with the well being of his family and will fight to ensure that they are comfortable and happy in their new home.

Virginia Butley - (She/Her - 55-65 years old, White) Has been living in this neighborhood with her husband for multiple years. She is a no-nonsense defense contractor. She deeply cares for and loves her husband and will defend his garden tooth and nail.

Frank Butley- (He/Him - 55-65 years old, White) A detail-oriented federal employee. Frank is very passionate about his garden and has been working hard to have it ready for the local gardening competition. He loves his family very much and cares for them as best he can.