Website MadKap Productions I
Skokie Theatre
MadKap Productions with TheatreLand Productions is seeking actors/singers for a brand new musical – basd on a true story that took place during the Taft Era.
THE FOUNTAIN
By Composer, Leo Schwartz and playwright DC Cathro
COMMITMENTS
October 5 – 9, 2026 (Reading One)
April 12 – 17, 2027 (Reading Two)
Subsequent Production by MadKap Productions and TheatreLand Productions to be performed at the Greenhouse Theatre OR The Skokie.
There is pay.
Depending upon the reception of the readings, the Fountain may immediately result in a full production.
Material to Prepare:
Please send a video representing 32 measures of a ballad and 32 measures of an up-tempo song.
Send your video to Wendy@madkapproductions.com and chicagomusicians@gmail.com
We will be having callbacks to determine final casting – date and location TBA.
Time Commitment:
October 5 – 9, 2026 (Reading One)
April 12 – 17, 2027 (Reading Two)
Character Type/Restrictions:
We are looking for actors/singers for the following roles:
- ARCHIBALD BUTT (Baritone) - Military man, mid-late40s, regal, imposing (casting pending)
· FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (Bari/Tenor) - Artist, Renaissance man, early
60s (Last name pronounced like “Skillet”)
· MODEL/STEWARD (Bari/Tenor)- 20s-30s, well built
· WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (Bari/Tenor)- 27th President of
the United States
· WOMAN 1 (Belter) - Multiple roles
· WOMAN 2 (Belter)- Multiple roles
To apply for this job email your details to wendy@madkapproductions.com