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Strawdog Theatre Company is accepting non-AEA actor submissions for their upcoming production of 12 Ophelias (a play with broken songs) by Caridad Svich, directed by Kamille Dawkins. In this play with broken songs, Shakespeare’s Ophelia rises out of the water dreaming of reclaiming her life. She finds herself in a neo-Elizabethan Appalachian setting where Gertrude … Read more
At the end of the Serbo-Bulgarian War in 1885, an idealistic, engaged young Bulgarian Woman, Raina, is startled to confront a soldier in her boudoir—Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary fighting for Serbia—who confesses to her that he would rather carry chocolates than bullets. Torn between two men, Raina must decide who will capture her heart. Arms … Read more
Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong singer/actors for its production of I Love You Because with lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and music by Joshua Salzman. Scott Shallenbarger will direct and Aaron Kahn will music direct. Run: 8/14/2026-9/13/2026 Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sundays at 3pm; Wednesdays, August … Read more
The Factory Theater is seeking actors for both main cast and understudy roles for Two Out of Three Falls by Bill Daniel and directed by Ashley Yates. We are seeking actors of all sizes, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to submit. Roles that require a specific background are marked as such and while most roles … Read more
Seeking actors to participate in a workshop development process for Girls, girls, girls! by Aisha Hamid as a part of Avalanche Theatre’s Next Draft Series. The workshop will be directed by Alex Mallory. In Girls, girls, girls!, five Pakistani girl-mothers in their late 60s go to group therapy for the first time in their lives. … Read more
Concentration by Arne Weingart is an adaptation of a book of poems, written as a dramatic monologue by a young poet from inside a World War II death camp. Fifty short, spare poems, voiced by five actors and accompanied by live musical interludes and striking visual effects, serve as a kind of journal—an imagined response … Read more
— 4.48 Psychosis is a bold, poetic exploration of mental illness, despair, and the search for clarity. This production embraces the play’s fragmented structure and emotional intensity through an ensemble-driven approach rooted in physical storytelling and devised work. Actors should be prepared to engage with challenging material, collaborate deeply, and sustain nuanced, psychologically precise performances. … Read more
Avalanche Theatre is seeking actors and understudies for the world premiere production of They Broke Up by Skyler Tarnas, running November 6 – 21, 2026. Video auditions will be accepted through Friday, January 16. Synopsis: Happy New Year! But when Amy and Brett break up and their entire friend group crumbles at three little … Read more
THE HOBBIT FEB 7 – MARCH 1ST, 2026 Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien Adapted for the stage by Greg Banks Music by Thomas Johnson Directed by Randy White Music Directed by Sam Shankman Bilbo Baggins joins Gandalf the Wizard and a band of irksome dwarves on an exhilarating journey to the Lonely Mountain … Read more
AUDITION NOTICE — American premiere of MY LIFE AS A COWBOY by Hugo Timbrell Open Space Arts, Chicago Pay: $300 stipend Performances: Jan 23–Feb 8, 2026 (possible extension) Rehearsals: January 2026 Location: Uptown Chicago ROLE ZAINAB — Female (17) Conor’s witty and loyal best friend. Confident, grounded, and full of heart. The character is written … Read more