Rimers of Eldritch

****Needed Immediately ***** Rehearsals have begun and we are trying to fill the role of Josh in Rimers of Eldritch. The Devonshire Playhouse, a Community Theatre in Skokie, Illinois, is in production for Lanford Wilson’s The Rimers of Eldritch.  We are looking to fill the role of Josh Johnson. Male identifying 16-23 year old or … Read more

LAMDA in London Auditions in Chicago

LAMDA in London Auditions in Chicago We are pleased to announce LAMDA’s 2020 North American audition dates for entry onto our MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre, our two-year MFA Professional Acting and three-year BA (hons) Professional Acting. We are auditioning in Chicago on January 27th & 28th and February 5th & 6th, 2020. … Read more

Grease

Written by two Chicago-based actors and first performed in the original Kingston Mines Theater in Chicago, Grease became an international phenomenon and the highest-grossing American musical of the 20th century. Set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School, the story follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core … Read more

Dex & Abby

Pride Films & Plays (PFP) is seeking an understudy for the role of Dex in DEX & ABBY, a contemporary play by Allan Baker. Dex and Abby are two dogs whose owners, Corey and Sean, have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together. We see the ups and downs of their … Read more

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play based on V-Day Founder, playwright, performer and activist Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 people with vaginas. With humor and grace the piece celebrates sexuality and strength. Through the play, and the liberation of this one word, countless people with vaginas throughout the world have taken control … Read more

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues – This award-winning play is based on V-Day founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. It celebrates women’s sexuality and strength with humor, honesty, and grace. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. … Read more

Non-Equity General Auditions

SEEKING NON-AEA SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020-2021 SEASON Seeking adults 18+ of all ethnicities, diversities, body types, abilities, and gender identities for our 2020-2021 season (titles TBA).  Seeking dramatic/comedic as well as musical. Seeking only local actors or actors with local housing at this time. Please send in a headshot/resume as one PDF file to castingoffice@chicagoshakes.com by … Read more

Plaid as Hell

Babes With Blades Theatre Company announces auditions for their Summer/Fall 2020 production of Plaid as Hell by Cat McKay, directed by Sophiyaa Nayar. General auditions by invitation on January 24th, with callbacks on January 26th. The roles below are listed with the character’s gender identity, but we invite transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary performers to … Read more

Now and Then by Sean Grennan

Oil Lamp Theater is holding auditions for its production of Now and Then by Sean Grennan.  Elizabeth Mazur Levin will direct. The production will run May 21 to July 5 with performances Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings (8pm) and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays (3pm). Rehearsals will begin in early April and are typically held … Read more

Zip, Zoom, Bloom

Zip, Zoom, Bloom Bees, butterflies, and birds – oh my! Pollinators can be tiny, but they make up a huge part of our ecosystem. Zoom in on our backyard and meet some small creatures that have a big impact. With live music and puppetry, this is an interactive theatrical experience for the family. Through this … Read more