Eurydice

Looking for male-identifying actors of color ages 35+ for the role of FATHER in Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl for fall production. Show will be directed by Kathy Scambiatterra and produced at The Den theatre. All auditions and rehearsals will be at our studio space at 3054 N. Milwaukee. Rehearsals will be Monday, Friday, Saturday nights … Read more

Understudies for Brighton Beach Memoirs

Calling for actors to fulfill certain understudy parts in Citadel Theatre’s Production of Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon. Location: 300 Waukegan Rd Lake Forest, IL Rehearsals to begin Mid-August Rehearsals end September 17th Rehearsal times Mon-Thurs. 7-10pm & Sun. 12-4pm OR 1-5 pm Please note that during tech week those hours WILL be longer. … Read more

TBA Chicago Premiere

TBA Chicago Premiere Play features intimacy, nudity and violence. We will be hiring a fight director and intimacy director. First Floor Theater has a Covid Safety Officer on staff and will follow all recommended protocol by the CDC.

Mamma Mia!

Seeking strong non-Equity adult actors/singers and actors/singers/dancers for a live, in-person production of Mamma Mia! with music and lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, book by Catherine Johnson; directed by Krista Hansen, musical direction by David Fiorello and choreography by Dyanna Daniels.  

Death Is So Much Worse

Cast: We are casting for five roles.  All are welcome to audition. Auditions: Saturday, August 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Cornservatory (4210 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618).  We will provide all auditioning actors with an audition time slot and a monologue to memorize in advance. Rehearsals:  Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 … Read more

Sleepy Hollow Immersive Bar

OVERVIEW Casting a comedic, gothic, and immersive bar experience for Fever Originals [Netflix’s “Stranger Things Drive-Into” and “Money Heist;” Warner Bros’ “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience;” “Mad Hatter’s Gin & Tea Party.”] Performers must be aged 21 or older as alcohol will be centric to both the venue and to the show’s narrative. The … Read more

Unearthed Crown

Unearthed Crown is a visually enhanced live radio drama ghost story for the ages with black spice from the South Side. Fluctuating between a conscious social commentary on black history and current events, this meta radio Sci-Fi mystery follows the story of two High School students, Cooper and Bree while they uncover a series of … Read more

General Submissions: Online Audio Fiction Projects

A Theater in the Dark is accepting actor submissions for ongoing audio fiction projects over winter 2021-summer 2022. Individual virtual callbacks for these projects will occur over the year, as necessary. Some may be for fully produced audio dramas, others may be for independent readings of works in development. To be considered, please fill out … Read more

A THEATER IN THE DARK’S A WAR OF THE WORLDS (in-person)

A WAR OF THE WORLDS was first presented as a live online audio drama in October 2020. We’re excited to be adapting our production to an in-person, pitch-black performance! Seeking an ensemble of four versatile performers comfortable playing in pitch-black conditions. Auditions will occur the week of August 22. SHOW SYNOPSIS H.G. Wells enters the … Read more