American Blues Theater 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - American Blues Theater Auditions

AMERICAN BLUES THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - CHICAGO EPA

American Blues Theater | Chicago, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, May 22, 2026
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Ave
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Chicago, IL 60659
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free parking available in adjacent lot. Holding room - Lobby.

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

CAT Expected to attend:
$540 weekly minimum (Tier 2)
Elyse Dolan: Associate Artistic Director
Manny Buckley: Assistant Producer

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in American Blues Theatre's 2026-27 Season. See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

All roles will be understudied. See breakdown for production specific dates.
American Blues Theater is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.
AmericanBluesTheater.com

PREPARATION

Please prepare one monologue of your choice. The EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. The monologue should be between 1 - 2 minutes. If actors prefer to submit an audition tape instead of auditioning in person, actors may submit tapes by emailing them to
JGSmith@AmericanBluesTheater.com. All tapes must be received by 5:00 PM CT on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

AMERICAN BLUES THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON

All dates and roles are subject to change. All roles will be understudied.

BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB

by Tania Richard
First rehearsal - Aug 12, 2026
First performance - Aug 29, 2026
Contemplated Closing - Oct 4, 2026
THIS SHOW IS FULLY CAST

Tania [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]. Female. Black.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

First rehearsal - Nov 11, 2026
First performance - Nov 19, 2026
Contemplated Closing - Dec 27, 2026

SEEKING

• George Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 30s-40s.
• Mary Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 30s-40s.
• Harry Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 20s-30s.
• Violet: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 20s-30s.
• Mr. Potter / Clarence: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 50s-60s.
• Joseph: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 40s-50s.
• Announcer: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Any gender. Any age.
• Foley: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Any gender. Any age.

UHURU

by Gloria Majule
First rehearsal - Mar 10, 2027
First performance - Apr 2, 2027
Contemplated Closing - May 16, 2027

SEEKING

• Mshale [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. African/Black. Lead Guide.
• Sprite [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. African/Black. Hiker.
• Henry [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. White. Hiker.
• Frannie [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. White. Hiker.

THE CONQUERED

by Ken Urban
First rehearsal - May 12, 2027
First performance - June 11, 2027
Contemplated Closing - July 26, 2027

SEEKING

• Jane - Female. 40s-50s.
• Harold - Male. 40s-50s.
• Phoebe [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 40s-50s.
• Young Man in the Woods - Male. Early 20s.