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 trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life (Concord Theatricals).
Sarah Goodwin, Female Identifying, 38-45, Photojournalist, specializing in war photography, who is fiercely independent, intelligent, courageous, & emotionally guarded She has seen a lot & is an adrenaline junkie full of purpose.
James Dodd, (Sarah's partner) Male Identifying, 38-45, Journalist/writer, specializing in war reporting, who is intelligent, loving, vulnerable, protective, and has seen a lot. He is ready for a change.
Richard Ehrlich, Male Identifying, 50-60, Editor/Journalist, who is sophisticated, witty, worldly, and charming. He's moved away from the dangers of frontline journalism and built a more comfortable existence, actively exploring what can satisfy him next.
Mandy Bloom, Female Identifying, 25-30, former event planner and aspiring photographer who is enthusiastic, romantic, impulsive, na?ve at times, & emotionally perceptive. She is dating Richard.
Compensation will be $1,020. This includes a $150 rehearsal stipend and $30 per performance (29 performances total).
Compensation for Understudies is $530 and includes one guaranteed performance. Understudies will be paid $30 per performance for each additional show performed. Understudies must attend a minimum of two rehearsals per week and be at all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews. During the run, understudies are expected to attend one performance per week.
Oil Lamp Theater is located at 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025.
Oil Lamp Academy (audition and rehearsal location) is located at 1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025.
Performances are:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30PM
Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm
Select Wednesday performances at
11am and 3pm (April 21 and May 5)
7:30pm (April 28 and May 12)
Rehearsals will begin Monday, March 1, 2027 and are typically held from 7:00-10:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings and on Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm until tech which begins on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Contact Info:
Initial auditions will be INVITE ONLY and will be held at Oil Lamp Academy in Glenview on Sunday, November 1, 2026 beginning at 7pm.
If you are interested and available for this production, please fill out this form HERE. We will contact you via email if we are interested in having you come in for an audition. Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held in person on Sunday, November 8, 2026 beginning at 7pm.