Saint Sebastian Players Host 16th Annual Monologue Matchup Competition

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) are inviting Chicago-area actors to compete in-and Chicago theatergoers to observe-the 16th Annual Monologue Matchup Competition. A fund-raiser for SSP, the event takes place Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey (at Marshfield) in Chicago.

Each actor participating in the Monologue Matchup will perform a two-minute monologue for a group of distinguished judges, including* representatives from Child's Play Touring Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Next Theatre, Promethean Theatre Ensemble, Raven Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company and SSP; freelance director Phillip Edward Van Lear; casting director David Murphy; and more. After viewing all the participants, the judges will select a group of finalists, who each will perform a second two-minute monologue. Judges will select several winners from the finalists, each receiving one of several prize packages.

For those who attend only to watch, the competition provides an unusual behind-the-scenes look at the audition process. Audience members also will select a "People's Choice" winner.

To participate in the Monologue Matchup, actors must call SSP at 773-404-7922 ext. 3 to make reservations for the limited number of spaces; registration is by phone only. The fee to participate, which includes the opportunity to observe the other competitors, is $15. The fee for audience members is $12; no reservations are necessary.

The Monologue Matchup Competition takes place Monday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey (enter on Marshfield), Chicago. For information, call 773-404-7922 or visit saintsebastianplayers.org.

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