ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS (R.U.R)

City Lit Theater announces auditions for Rossum’s Universal Robots directed by Brian Pastor. Synopsis: In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades before it was cool to worry about such things. “Rossum’s Universal Robots” (“R.U.R.” for short) is … Read more

Seeking Actors for Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

PERSONNEL Scott Griffin – Producer David Hudon – Director Lisa Klages – Director DESCRIPTION The exciting world of Off-Broadway’s hottest sensation, Drunk Shakespeare, is searching for versatile performers who exude charisma and creativity. Every evening, a group of five skilled performers, members of ‘The Drunk Shakespeare Society,’ gather to put on a mesmerizing play. But … Read more

Virtual Auditions for Someone You Know – A New Musical

Virtual Auditions for Someone You Know – A New Musical   Written by: Lindsay Bartlette Allen (Co-Writer & Lyricist) & Rachel Page (Co-Writer, Lead Lyricist & Composer) Directed by: Frankie Leo Bennett Music Direction by: Alex Newkirk   Rehearsal schedule: Begins the week of Oct 7th, weeknights & Saturday afternoons Rehearsal location: mostly Rogers Park & Edgewater … Read more

Glassheart

Chicago premiere of a new play by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy. A modern-day reimagining of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. The Beast has moved into a low-rent district in Chicago with his last loyal friend, a lamp named Only. They meet a neighborly witch and a young woman who might, somehow, still break … Read more

Auditions for Improv Playhouse TYA Production of Hansel and Gretel

AUDTION CALL – IMPROV PLAYHOUSE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES Improv Playhouse will be holding auditions for a suburban based touring Theatre For Young Audiences Production of Hansel and Gretel on October 18th at 10:00am in Barrington (plus any touring shows that may get scheduled). Rehearsals will start in September and will meet at the Improv … Read more

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Northbrook Theatre is casting three actors/puppeteers for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. Please submit your headshot, resume and video audition (see “material to prepare” below). Callbacks and interviews will be in person at Northbrook Theatre (3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, Il) on September 12th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For videos; please use a link such … Read more

Sofa King Queer New Queer/Pop/Punk Musical

Seeking an understudy for BRODY (He/Him) 20-35, rock star in his own mind, lead singer of The False Senses; Naperville-raised/ LA-brained, Gay but not out to the public. (White / Pacific Islander / or Mixed Race) For A WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL, Sofa King Queer: A vibrant pop-punk musical about fu*king, family, and queer resistance. Book, … Read more

Bright Star

Please plan to attend both audition nights Different things will be required each night. This will give you the best chance to show off your skills.  September 17 Auditions: Creative movement as well as monologues and singing. Additionally scenes from the script will be presented.  September 20 Auditions: A dance combo and songs from Bright … Read more

Little Shop of Horrors

We are looking to cast for AUDREY II, CRYSTAL(Urchins), CHIFFON(Urchins), RONETTE (Urchins) in Little Shop of Horrors. Please submit your headshot, resume, and video of the audition materials.

Leonora

Chicago Opera Theater is seeking supernumeraries for its upcoming production of LEONORA: Ferdinando Paër, composer; Giuseppe Maria Foppa and Giacomo Cinti, librettists; Dame Jane Glover, conductor; Lawrence Edelson, director; presented at The Studebaker Theater.