Jimmy Buffett’s: Escape to Margaritaville

Music Theater Works is excited to receive general submissions for our upcoming show of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. The creative team consists of Brenda Didier (Director/Choreographer) and Linda Madonia (Music Director).The audition submissions open February 16-27, 2026. Auditions will only be accepted through the Google Form in this link: https://forms.gle/R4uxHjFhAwdPzK5w9 Please send all questions … Read more

I Hate Hamlet

I Hate Hamlet is a riotous comedy about TV star Andrew Rally, whose canceled show leads him to reluctantly play Hamlet in Central Park—only to be haunted by the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore. Hilarity ensues as Andrew navigates the ghost’s coaching, a virtuous girlfriend, a tempting TV offer and his own insecurities while … Read more

The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess

  PLAY SUMMARY: Zoe, a Black student at a liberal arts college, is called into her white professor’s office to discuss her paper about slavery’s effect on the American Revolution. What begins as a polite clash in perspectives explodes into an urgent debate about race, history and power.

Charlotte’s Web by EB White

Charlotte’s Web by EB White, adapted for touring stage production by Joseph Robinette Directed by Caitlin Robb SM Laila B. Hermano Produced by Josh Beadle   Charlotte’s Web is a beloved children’s story gently and fantastically dealing with complex themes of friendship, growing up, death, and worthiness. We are seeking adult actors to play a … Read more

Follies

Follies is a true showcase for powerful dramatic actors with plenty of opportunities for seasoned, older performers as well as young. Spectacular and grand in scale with music and lyrics by Stephen Soundheim. Seeking a large cast ages 18 and up. Dancers needed. Prepare a song in the style of the show–bring music in your … Read more

Ludo’s Broken Bride: Morning in May in March (Concert Preview)

“Morning in May in March: A Concert Preview of Ludo’s Broken Bride“ Presented by Ludo & CMJD LLC. Music: Ludo. Director, Book/Adaptation: Stacey Weingarten. Arrangements: Dana Levinson. Music Supervisor/Director: Peter Hodgson. Casting Director: TBA. Stage Manager: TBA   SYNOPSIS: This is an intimate concert preview of Ludo’s Broken Bride, an expansion of the original concept … Read more

Hail Mary/Maria

Hail Mary/Maria has previously been developed with CIRCA Pintig in Chicago, The Chikahan Company in San Francisco, and Pork Filled Productions in Seattle. This production is sponsored, in part, by a grant from The Independent Productions Initiative. Synopsis: Kid, short for Kindness, gets slapped with his first real crush. He relies on his three Marys … Read more

The Dover Road

Ghostlight Ensemble is casting for its spring production of The Dover Road by A.A. Milne, set in the home of the eccentric Latimer, who waylays couples running away together and gives them a taste of what their lives together might be like by forcing them into sustained exposure to each other’s habits and idiosyncrasies.This 1920s … Read more

HAIR

Kokandy Productions is seeking main cast and understudies for Gerome Ragni, James Rado & Galt MacDermot’s HAIR, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi, with music direction by Kara Olander. The show will be produced at The Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. SUBMISSION LINK Submissions are now open through Monday, February 2.  The American tribal love rock musical HAIR celebrates the … Read more

NON-AEA/NON-EQUITY Generals

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is holding generals for non-AEA or non-Equity actors. This includes EMC.  Actors that are members of AEA are encouraged to attend our season EPA/ECC in spring 2026. Please fill out the submission link provided below: https://forms.gle/ScjszVq8ZJ1Sxtto7 Auditions are by invited appointment only. If invited, you will receive an email with instructions on … Read more