Written by ensemble member Stephanie Murphy. Directed by ensemble member Seth Wilson. Shortly after the Great Fire, “Captain” George Streeter and his wife Ma are building a utopian community on a sandbar in Lake Michigan right outside the city limits of Chicago. Unfortunately, his ex-wife Minnie is tagging along to set the record straight. Combining … Read more

January-February 2025 production of The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart Directed by Sean Michael Barrett A three-ring circus ensues when Sheridan Whiteside—critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator and intimate friend of the great and near-great—having dined at the Stanleys’ home, slips on their doorstep and breaks his hip. Confined … Read more

BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages over 18, body types, and abilities, to attend every audition. Seeking strong actors that are 18+ years of age. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). … Read more

Hell in a Handbag Productions seeks an actor for the title role of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer- An Unauthorized Parody Musical. Rudolph is a young, naïve and determined reindeer. Based on the classic Claymation television series this queer parody requires candidates to sing and dance as well as wear fabulous pumps and hose.

MadKap Productions is seeking SINGERS and ACTORS for its production of “Romeo and Bernadette” A new musical by Mark Saltzman. Shakespeare meets the modern-world in this delightful musical rom-com with songs based on traditional Italian melodies. After a 600 year nap, Romeo believes that Bernadette, the tough-as-nails daughter of a New York mob boss, is … Read more

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) will be holding auditions for its 2025 season and is seeking non-union actors for two unique touring programs: Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, and Shakespeare in the Schools (SIS). MSIP offers competitive salaries, a travel stipend, housing, and per diem while on tour. MSIP will be holding auditions in … Read more

Idle Muse Theatre Company is seeking submissions for a THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, adapted and directed by Evan Jackson, which will be performed this Spring at The Edge Off Broadway Theater in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Meet the “School for Scandal”—a cadre of social elite who invented influencer culture, catfishing … Read more

Parker Players Theater Company is holding auditions for David Mamet’s acclaimed play Glengarry Glen Ross. GGGR is about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living by pushing plots of land onto reluctant buyers  in a scramble for their share of the American Dream. In short, tough men in a tough business … Read more

VIEW FULL AUDITION BREAKDOWN All Talent must submit through this AUDITION FORM. Submissions will be DUE October 26th at 11:59pm CT Contract: Non-Union, Local Chicago Actors ONLY – housing is NOT provided. Creative Team/Who Will View Submissions: Director: ILesa Duncan (SUPERHEROES ANONYMOUS) Director: Reshmi Hazra Rustebakke (LOVE & GYROS) Director: Ruben Carrazana: (FAMILY FISHING TRIP) … Read more

BimBamBoom is seeking new and experienced performers to join the ensemble for the 2025 season! Ensemble members perform in our weekly burlesque, drag and variety events around the Chicagoland area. For this audition, we are seeking the following performers… Experienced burlesque dancers. Performers with dance or movement training who wish to become burlesque dancers. In addition to … Read more