Filament Theatre is now casting for its Spring 2027 production: ?LOTER?A: GAME ON! by Mabelle Reynoso and directed by Octavio Montes De Oca.
We are seeking Chicago-based Mexican actors. Union and non-union actors are welcome to submit.
?Loter?a: Game On! is a playful, highly physical production that uses movement as an essential part of its storytelling. We especially welcome actors who enjoy movement, dance, and physical storytelling. Formal dance training is not required.
Self-tapes due: October 20, 11:59PM
Callback dates: November 8 (4-8PM) | November 11 (5:30-8:30PM)
ABOUT THE PLAY
One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Loter?a. His invitation is met with a resounding "NO." When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Loter?a and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Loter?a will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ?Loter?a: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father.
CASTING BREAKDOWN
SAM - 12, Mexican-American. Gamer and Kris's sibling. Has a short attention span. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 12.
KRIS - 13, Mexican-American. Aspiring influencer and Sam's sibling. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 13.
DAD/MOM - Mexican-American. Sam and Kris's parent. Speaks English and Spanish. Works in IT. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 30s-60s.
EL GALLO - A rooster who speaks English and Spanish. Kind of mean. Male-presenting. Seeking a Latino male-presenting performer in their 20s-60s.
EL CANTOR / LA RANA - El Cantor is a game show host. La Rana is a frog with a long backstory who was once a mom. Female-presenting. Seeking a Latina female-presenting performer in their 20s-60s.
Compensation
$100/week for rehearsals (when called)
$200/week for tech and performance
1st Rehearsal: week of Mon 2/1/2027
Prev: Sat 3/13/2027
Open: Sun 3/14/2027
Close/Strike: Thur 4/15/2027 (possible ext through Thur 4/29/2027)
Note: as this is a TYA show, performances will primarily be held during the day on weekends, weekdays during CPS Spring Break week (3/22-3/26), and school field trips (the full anticipated schedule is available HERE.)
Rehearsals and performances will take place at: Filament Theatre, 4041 N Milwaukee Ave
Contact Info:
>Script and Sides can be found HERE.
Please choose one of the sides that includes the role you are most interested in auditioning for.
All actors must complete the submission form found HERE to submit a taped audition by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (11:59PM).
Any questions can be sent to casting@filamenttheatre.org