Website The Chicago Inclusion Project
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 CHICAGO INCLUSION AUDITIONS!
The Chicago Inclusion Auditions (previously known as the CTAAs) are a one-day event where Chicagoland actors can audition for 50+ casting directors and theaters around the city.
You must meet this criteria in order to apply:
● Adult (18+) performers who reside in the greater Chicagoland area
● You are not currently enrolled as a full-time student
● You did not participate in TCIAs 2025
● You must be available on May 18, 2026
If you are a full or part-time student, or permanently reside outside of the greater Chicago area, you are not eligible to attend at this time.
APPLICATIONS FOR TCIA 2026 WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2026 @10PM. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
All applicants will receive a status update via email that will indicate if they are INVITED TO AUDITION, WAITLISTED, or ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NEXT YEAR.
If your Headshot & Resume is NOT formatted correctly to the specifications outlined in the application, you will NOT receive ANY email that confirms your application status. NO exceptions. Please follow directions!
All Invited actors will be assigned an audition slot for May 18, 2026.
Find the audition link, FAQ, and more information about volunteering/sponsorships/auditions on our website at www.thechicagoinclusionproject.org.
Everyone is welcome; in the event we do not have enough slots for all applicants, priority will go to members of historically-marginalized populations. We invite you to self-identify or otherwise share any pertinent information with us when you apply.
To apply for this job please visit thechicagoinclusionproject.org.