Chicago Symphony Orchestra is holding auditions.
Stone Soup
A hungry traveler arrives at a village where the townspeople claim they have no food to share. But the traveler pulls out a large pot, fills it with water, adds stones and says, ?We have everything we need to make stone soup.? Before long, the villagers contribute to the broth and enjoy the most delicious soup they have ever tasted. In this musical adaptation of the classic tale, learn how the act of sharing fosters joy and celebration.
SEEKING
STORYTELLER ? Any gender, any ethnicity, any age (over 18). A charming traveler who comes into town and seems to have magical powers by making delicious soup out of stones. Sings and plays one of the following: banjo, guitar, ukelele, mandolin, or similar.
PAY
$2,300
DIGITAL PRE-SCREEN: DUE Friday, October 16th, 2026
CALLBACKS: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 6pm-8pm at 67 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60604
Callbacks will be Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 6pm-8pm at 67 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60604
REHEARSALS:
Monday November 30, 2026, 1:30-4:00pm
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1:30-4:00pm
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday, January 29, 2027, 4:00-6:30pm (Pick-Up Rehearsal)
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 and 11:45am
Monday, December 7, 2026, 10:15 and 11:30am
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 10:00 and 11:45am
Monday, February 1, 2027, 10:15 and 11:30am
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 10:00 and 11:45am
Please perform one contemporary monologue no more than 90 seconds in length, and 16 bars of a contemporary song accompanying yourself with any of the following: banjo, guitar, ukelele, mandolin, or any other handheld string instrument.
Contact Info:
Create your video as an unlisted YouTube video or Vimeo. Upload your headshot, resume, and link to your audition using the following submission form. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 16th, 2026.