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CASTING UNDERSTUDY ROLES for Machine Made written and Directed by Shepsu Aakhu Casting Akiva Samuels– Black woman. 30s Charles Thurman– Black man. 50+ (Believable 90 year old) Description In this tour de force, Shepsu Aakhu explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, a “machine made” public servant who rose to prominence in the Democratic Party of … Read more
MONSTROUS written by Stephanie Lewis & directed by Rachel Borgo After a merciless punishment, Medusa loses her way—and her memory—traveling to the Underworld. She awakens at The Crossroads of Erebus, the land between life and death. Beguiled by the whispers of loyal but unreliable snakes in her ear, Medusa vows to return to the land … Read more
New Faces Sing Broadway, Porchlight’s signature cabaret series now celebrating its 10th anniversary, will highlight the 1960 Broadway season with music from productions running including Irma La Douce, Tenderloin, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Camelot, Wildcat, Do Re Mi, Take Me Along, The Sound of Music, Fiorello!, Greenwillow, Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story, Redhead, Flower Drum Song, … Read more
Visión Latino Theatre Company presents the Midwest Premiere of Las Borinqueñas By Nelson Diaz-Marcano Directed by Xavier Custodio ABOUT THE PLAY Set in 1950s Puerto Rico during the controversial birth control pill trials, Las Borinqueñas tells the powerful, untold stories of five Puerto Rican women navigating identity, love, faith, and bodily autonomy under the shadow … Read more
The Unseen by Craig Wright Tin Drum Theatre Company announces auditions for a timely revival of The Unseen, by Craig Wright. Directed by Steve Needham. Casting Director: Teddy Boone Script Synopsis: Two prisoners, jailed without charge by an authoritarian regime, live with no hope of escape and only each other’s voices for companionship. When a … Read more
Ghostlight Ensemble is casting for its fall production of Angry Fags by Topher Payne. Summary: An out lesbian state senator is up for re-election. Her female opponent is a moderate conservative who has aligned herself with right-wing extremists. They’re locked in a tight race in which each side caters to its base and any … Read more
Constellations by Nick Payne What if every moment in our lives was just one of infinite possibilities? What if each choice we make—or don’t make—splits the world into a new universe, a new timeline, a new version of ourselves? In Nick Payne’s critically acclaimed play Constellations, these mind-bending questions come to life through a remarkably intimate … Read more
Prepare a song in the style of the show, however preferably not from the show–bring music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance and possibly read from the script. All roles open, no appointment needed We encourage actors of all races, gender identities, expressions, and body types to audition for … Read more
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt Directed by Mike Frale, Music Directed by Aaron Zimmerman Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to … Read more
The Zoo Story, written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Albee, is the inaugural outdoor production in the newly-renovated President’s Courtyard, adjacent to the Oakton Performing Arts Center. The play follows the conversation between two strangers in Central Park, ending in an act of violence. Although written 65 years ago, Albee’s first play remains hauntingly … Read more