A Jukebox for the Algonquin

SEEKING: Non-Equity actors for all roles in the Chicagoland premier of “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” in Citadel Theatre’s 2024-25 Season. Citadel Theatre is committed to welcoming artists of broadly diverse backgrounds. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. CONTRACT: $150 rehearsal stipend; $30/show A Jukebox … Read more

Play On! Student Playwrighting Festival

Open call auditions for six daring, hilarious, and philosophical one-act plays and storytelling monologues – written by community college students in the Midwest, directed by Oakton students and alumni.

MERCY KILLING

CASTING NOTICE: Midwest premiere of MERCY KILLING by Alandra Hileman directed by Greta Zandstra. Synopsis: Mercy is a mild-mannered barista who enjoys listening to murder podcasts in her off-time. Then she stumbles upon a dead body and meets the local grim reaper, who happens to be a very cute girl. One thing leads to another … Read more

Almost, Maine

In person auditions preferred.  Video submissions with prior approval only. Callbacks: If required, will be held Thursday, October 3rd by invitation from 6-9pm and will be announced by midnight on Wednesday, October 2nd. Callbacks will consist of scenes from the play. Audition registration preferred. Audition information and registration link: https://schaumburgonstage.org/almost-maine  

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong comedic actors for its productions of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield directed by J.T. Nagle. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)…weaves … Read more

WinterFest 2025: New Work Submissions

Theo is now accepting submissions for WinterFest 2025: hot new work to chase away cold winter nights! This could be a staged reading, a one-person show, a concert or cabaret, a variety night, improv/sketch comedy, burlesque or anything else you can imagine that fits in our 75-seat flexible black box space. Each piece chosen will … Read more

PlayMakers Laboratory Auditions

PlayMakers Laboratory (PML) is an arts education nonprofit that teaches creative writing in Chicago elementary schools and then brings students’ stories to life on stage. PML is a community of approximately 60 passionate actor-educators who value the creative voices of young people. Performers adapt the stories written by our students into sketches, songs, and poems, … Read more

THE GAMBLE ON HUFF: THE STORY OF GAMBLE & HUFF

Black Ensemble Theater is holding auditions for our upcoming show, A GAMBLE ON HUFF: THE STORY OF GAMBLE & HUFF, written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON, MONDAY SEP 23 FROM 11AM-5PM @4511 N. CLARK ST. Any interested talent should email becasting@blackensemble.org for a time slot. **Self tapes- should be … Read more