Strawdog Theatre Company announces auditions for HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, based on the book by Eric Kimmel, adapted for the stage by Mike Daily, directed by Lauren Katz. A stage adaptation of the classic children’s book, the show will use live music to tell the fantastical story of Hershel defeating a series of goblins … Read more

The Comrades are seeking actors for the second production of their 4th Season, THE LAYOVER by Leslye Headland (Russian Doll, Sleeping With Other People, Bachelorette) and directed by Drew Shirley. About the show: Ever wonder who that stranger is sitting next to you? What is their story? What are they hiding? Shellie and Dex dare … Read more

Red Tape Theatre is holding auditions for the World Premiere of Queen of Sock Pairing by Sophie Weisskoff, Directed by Zach Weinberg. Feeling unheard both at work and in her relationship, Celia initiates a new game with her older boyfriend that has ramifications for everyone involved. A play about childcare, language parroting, and misogyny in … Read more

We all know the story of the outcast toys and how they were rescued from their island by a certain famous reindeer (may he rest in peace) and some other long-forgotten creatures. But what became of the outcast toys when they came back to America? They became huge celebrities, of course! Now, years later, they … Read more

Pride Films and Plays will present 4 staged readings during FL!P, a celebration of funny Lesbian plays.  Performances are Oct 29, November 5, 12 and 13 at 7:30p.  Each show will have 4 rehearsals.  Auditions are September 9.  Prepare one comedic monologue.  Send resumes with note of interest to lezfestpridearts@gmail.com with FL!P in the subject … Read more

Emerald City Theatre is seeking Korean or Korean-American identifying actors for its upcoming world premiere production of THE NAME JAR, written by Susan H. Pak and directed by Jacqueline Stone. To submit, please send your headshot and resume to castingect@gmail.com with “The Name Jar” in the subject line. We will reach out to set up … Read more

“Marley was dead, to begin with…”—and what happens to Ebenezer Scrooge’s mean, sour, pruney old business partner after that? Chained and shackled, Marley is condemned to a hellish eternity. He’s even given his own private tormentor: a malicious little hell-sprite who thoroughly enjoys his work. Desperate, Marley accepts his one chance to free himself: To … Read more

BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK is City Lit’s annual Banned Books Week readings series of short excerpts from the year’s 10 books most frequently targeted by would-be censors, performed at libraries around Chicago and suburbs.  The audition will consist of sides from one or two of the books.

CPA Theatricals is searching for child actor/singer/dancers for their upcoming production of THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN TOYS at the Greenhouse Theater Center this winter.  Schedule is as follows: Rehearsals 10/26 – 11/17 – T, W, Th, Fr  – 6-10pm, Sat, Sun 10-4pm at the Greenhouse Theatre Tech: Nov 18-26 weekdays evenings, weekends TBD Previews: Nov … Read more

If/Then by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey directed by Elyse Dolan musical directed by Rachel Hoovler Elizabeth, a city planner, moves back to New York to restart her life in the city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with fate, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories, simultaneously, through the intersection … Read more