THE BIRTH OF THE PILL

TimeLine Theatre is seeking NON-AEA actors to serve as understudies for various roles in our upcoming world premiere production of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL by Jessica Huang, based on the book by Jonathan Eig and directed by Sandra Marquez.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• Margaret Sanger, 71 in 1950; Caucasian Woman. An activist. A New Yorker, working class, ruthless.
• Katharine McCormick, 75 in 1950; Caucasian Woman. A feminist. A New Englander, upper crust, passionate.
• Min Chueh Chang, 42 in 1950; Chinese Man. A researcher. Brilliant, careful and compassionate.
• Goody Pincus, 47 in 1950; Jewish Man. A scientist. Egotistical and brilliant. / Jonathan Eig, 58 in 2022 – played by the same actor that plays Goody Pincus
• John Rock, 63 in 1950; Caucasian Man. A doctor. Comfortable, handsome. (Role requires on-stage nudity)

KEY DATES
First Rehearsal – 8/4/26
Tech Begins – 8/25/26
First Preview – 9/2/26
Opening – 9/10/26
Closing – 10/4/26
Ext. Closing – 10/18/26

LOCATION
All rehearsals and performances will take place at Timeline Theatre’s new space at 5035 N Broadway, Chicago, IL.