Drink the Past Dry

Ghostlight Ensemble is seeking actors for its May production of Drink the Past Dry, a vignette-style, site-specific production set in a nondescript neighborhood bar in the middle of Chicago. It looks like every other bar in every other neighborhood in the city with a few regulars sipping drinks, making small talk, doing the things people … Read more

Scary Town

Hell in a Handbag Productions seeks all types for Scary Town by David Cerda, directed by Cheryl Snodgrass. Scary Town is a funny and sometimes dark children’s play for adults. The residents in Merry Town are all adorable talking animals and they’re very merry- until little Deven Bunny starts questioning things. Experience in comedic high … Read more

Understudy for Dennis in “A Jukebox for the Algonquin”

SEEKING: Non-Equity Male actor to cover the role of “Dennis” in Citadel Theatre’s production of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN A Jukebox for the Algonquin Apr. 18 – May 18, 2025 1st Rehearsal: Mar. 16 Written by Paul Stroili Directed by Scott Westerman Show Description: A Chicago Theatre premiere! All the residents of Placid Pines … Read more

Understudy for Chuck in “A Jukebox for the Algonquin”

SEEKING: Non-Equity Male actor to cover the role of “Chuck” in Citadel Theatre’s production of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN A Jukebox for the Algonquin Apr. 18 – May 18, 2025 1st Rehearsal: Mar. 16 Written by Paul Stroili Directed by Scott Westerman Show Description: A Chicago Theatre premiere! All the residents of Placid Pines … Read more

Understudy for Josefina in “A Jukebox for the Algonquin”

SEEKING: Non-Equity Female actor to cover the role of “Josefina” in Citadel Theatre’s production of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN A Jukebox for the Algonquin Apr. 18 – May 18, 2025 1st Rehearsal: Mar. 16 Written by Paul Stroili Directed by Scott Westerman Show Description: A Chicago Theatre premiere! All the residents of Placid Pines … Read more

The Chicago Inclusion Auditions 2025

APPLICATION EXTENDED TO 10PM ON FEBRUARY 21, 2025 The previous Chicago Theatre Access Auditions team and The Chicago Inclusion Project have joined forces to put on a day that celebrates all the talent in Chicago. The Chicago Inclusion Auditions (previously known as the CTAA’s) are a one-day event where Chicagoland actors can audition for 50+ … Read more

The Irish Curse

Originally presented Off-Broadway in 2010, playwright Martin Casella rewrote the script to include roles for BIPOC actors. This production will be the world premiere production. SYNOPSIS: In The Irish Curse, size matters to this group of New Yorkers who attend a weekly support group for men with small penises. Held in the basement of St. … Read more

FREE NEO-COMMEDIA WORKSHOPS, followed by (also free) AUDITIONS

The Conspirators are looking for actors and physical theater performers to join us in a FREE Neo-Commedia (a.k.a. “The Style”) workshop series in advance of casting our May/June production of Chicago Cop Macbeth. Get a taste of what it’s like to work in our performance style, be considered for our shows, and “Dare to be … Read more

Survivors

This is a preliminary call.  Seeking pictures and resumes.

Side By Side By Sondheim

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking submissions for strong actor/singers with good comedic timing for its production of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM: A Musical Entertainment. Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne. Continuity by Ned Sherrin. Produced on Broadway by Harold Prince in association with … Read more