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The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (NC) is seeking a non-Equity actor/singer of Asian descent to play “Justin” in The Invisible Boy. Interested parties should submit a digital video audition in which they perform one accompanied song, and a monologue. The video should be shot in one take, and mention Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in the … Read more
The Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago is doing a reading and dramatization of an important case in Asian-American legal history, United States v. Wen Ho Lee. Twenty-five years ago, a Taiwanese-American scientists was suspected of espionage, called a traitor, charged with crimes, and held in solitary confinement, and then the case fell apart, … Read more
PrideArts Theater opens season 2025-2026 with A NEW BRAIN, with a book by William Finn, and music and lyrics by William Finn and James Lapine, to be directed by artistic director, Jay Españo, with musical direction by Robert Ollis. Based on the real-life experiences of composer William Finn (whose other shows include FALSETTOS and THE … Read more
City Lit is seeking ten non-equity actors plus understudies for a world premiere co-production with Black Button Eyes Productions of Strange Cargo- The Doom of the Demeter by Chicago playwright Timothy Griffin. Adapted from Chapter Seven of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this gothic horror high-seas adventure tells the shocking events aboard the cargo ship transporting Count … Read more
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is proud to announce the second year of the Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright’s Festival. This festival honors the incredible career and legacy of Gloria Bond Clunie, one of the founding members of Fleetwood-Jourdain. She is also a founding member of the Playwriting Ensemble at Victory Gardens Theater where she premiered her plays North … Read more
SYNOPSIS: Every evening, a group of five skilled performers, members of ‘The Drunk Shakespeare Society,’ gather to put on a mesmerizing play. But here’s the thrilling twist: one among them bravely indulges in multiple shots of liquid courage, setting the stage for an unforgettable performance. Since 2014, Drunk Shakespeare has been entertaining audiences from all … Read more
CASTING NOTICE – American Premiere of GANGSTA BABY by Cameron Raasdal-Munro Open Space Arts is casting three performers for the American Premiere of GANGSTA BABY by Cameron Raasdal-Munro, directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair, MBE. GANGSTA BABY is a bold, emotionally charged drama exploring class, environmental collapse, and the impact of parental rejection due to LGBTQIA+ identity—leading … Read more
Magnificent Mile Productions is seeking actors, dancers, and singers for its new production of “Wedding Italiano.” For Seventeen years Tony & Tina’s Wedding captivated audiences across Chicagoland. Now the producers of Tony & Tina’s Wedding Chicago are excited to cast their latest venture in interactive theater with “Wedding Italiano.” This uniquely creative experience will offer … Read more
Kokandy Productions is seeking main cast and understudies for Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn’s gothic thriller Jekyll and Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham and choreographed by Brenda Didier, with music direction by Nick Sula. The show will be produced at The Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. Submissions are due by Thursday, May 15.
Subtext Studio Theatre Company is seeking video audition submissions for their inaugural new play festival this June. Each play is slated for a 16-hour workshop process, with a director, dramaturg, and aided by a lead producer. Rehearsals are scheduled throughout June and the staged readings are at the end of June and early July. … Read more