From the playwright that brought YOU Amicable. It’s mere minutes before a vengeful supervillain unleashes their fiendish plot to bring The City to its knees, and right-hand helpers Oona and Jarlath are there every step of the way. That is, until something goes very, very wrong. Now these hapless Henchpeople must face an army of blood-thirsty foot … Read more

Porchlight Music Theatre announces video auditions for New Faces Sing Broadway 1979. Seeking singing Adult Actors (all ages 18+) of all ethnicities and gender identities. Local, Chicagoland based hires only. Directed by Brianna Borger Music Direction by Chuck Larkin Artistic Director, Michael Weber Producing Associate, Christopher Pazdernik VIDEOS: Please submit one (1) video file containing both … Read more

The Passage Theatre (TPT) is seeking actors/devisers for several upcoming projects both virtual and in-person (once safe). TPT prides itself on creating work driven by simplicity, whimsy, and innovation. Our process is collaborative and ensemble-based, and we prioritize supporting our artist collaborators. All projects are paid and will adhere to CDC guidelines, ensuring that all … Read more

PrideArts is seeking actors in their early 20’s for upcoming Zoom productions of SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES and SHAKESPEARE’s R & J. If you are interested in auditioning, send a short video (2 minutes or less) of you performing a monologue of your choice.  Submissions should be sent to prideactor@gmail.com.  Please include “Zoom” in the subject … Read more

The Beverly Arts Center located at 2407 W 111th Street in Chicago is requesting virtual submissions for William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors. Eleven actors will be hired with some doubling to play the roles of Antipholus of Syracuse, Dromio of Syracuse, Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio of Ephesus, Luciana, Adrianna, Emilia/Merchant 1, Egeon/Merchant 2, Solinus, Courtesan/Balthazar, … Read more

As part of their Black History Month programming, the Beverly Arts Center, located at 2407 W 111th Street in Chicago, is looking for  three (3) African American/Black actors for a virtual reading of a new one-act play by southside playwright, Hana L. Anderson and directed by A.D. Blakely. Actors will be paid a $100 stipend … Read more

Theatre Above the Law is casting the World Premiere of the 2019 Adaptation Festival Winner W.o.W. by Kiely Sugayan. Just like the source material, except no aliens, no heat rays and no Tom Cruise. Set in 3 different bathrooms this play uses passages from the original novel to tell the story of one woman in … Read more

The Drama Group is seeking submissions for its upcoming virtual performance. Using local talent, this curated performance will celebrate the Black Experience by highlighting the voices and experiences of African Americans today. MUSICIANS/SINGERS/BANDS : to record cover versions of specific songs that help to illustrate various aspects of the Black Experience MONOLOGES, POETRY, DECLAMATIONS: Pieces … Read more

In her 1987 novel Beloved, Toni Morrison explores the lives of her characters by focusing, not only on their visible physical scars, but also on the enduring social and psychological repercussions of slavery.  In this dramatic reading, we will use excerpts from the text to ruminate on several of the novel’s themes: Motherhood and Family … Read more

Improv Playhouse is hosting Auditions for its Theatre For Young Audiences program. This season we are focusing upon telling stories of diversity and change that heal and entertain. We are presently seeking BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) actors for a newly devised interactive performance piece written by BIPOC to tell BIPOC stories, which … Read more