First Folio Theatre is holding auditions for its 2020/21 season and welcomes both Equity and Non-Equity actors to attend the auditions.

Productions include a horror tale, a mystery, and a period romance (see breakdown for more information). First Folio is seeking adult actors of all genders and ethnicities.

Breakdown:

PLAYS UNDER CONSIDERATION INCLUDE        

A late 19th century tale of horror
F, 20s - former servant with a mysterious background; enigmatic, shrewd, powerful, and fiercely intelligent.

F, 40s - a Swiss scientist; independent of spirit with a wry sense of humor.

M, 40 - a showman, owner of a Menagerie of the Macabre; he is a bold man who keeps his own secrets

All roles can be played as any ethnicity.

An Agatha Christie mystery
Detective 1 - F, 30s brash and bold, stylish, and quick witted

Detective 2 - M, 30s quick witted and bright; has just a touch of an edge to him, not ever nasty but not afraid to be a bit cutting when it's called for

ENSEMBLE CAST - 2 M, 2 F who will each play multiple characters of various ages; some of the actors may play both M and F roles All roles can be played as any ethnicity.

A Jane Austen adaptation
F, 20s - a bright, high-spirited, intelligent, almost overly self-confident young woman

ENSEMBLE - 2 M, 2 F who will each play multiple characters of various ages; all actors may play both M and F roles

All roles can be played as any ethnicity.

Auditions will be held at Actors' Equity Building 557 W. Randolph St Chicago, IL