Black Ensemble Theater 2023 Season - Chicago EPA Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
No breaks scheduled
Please email
blackensemblecasting@blackensemble.org for an appointment.
CAT
$638 minimum weekly (CAT 4)
Equity actors for roles in Black Ensemble Theater's 2023 Season (See breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
Please prepare a brief contemporary soul song and a one-minute monologue. An accompanist will be provided but we will also accept a cappella auditions.
Black Ensemble Theatre
4450 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Jackie Taylor - Director THE OTHER CINDERELLA
Expected to attend:
Daryl D Brooks - Producing Managing Director/Director REASONS
Rueben Echoles - Director CHAKA KHAN Michelle Renee Bester - Director THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MOTOWN
Rehearsal: Jan 24 2023
Tech: Feb 21
Previews: Feb 25,26, March 3,4
Opens: March 5
Close: April 30
Tech: May 16
Previews: May 20,21,26,27
Open: May 28
Close: July 23
Rehearsal: July 18
Tech: Aug 15
Previews: Aug 19,20,25,26
Open: Aug 27
Close: Oct 15
Rehearsal: Oct 10
Tech: Nov 7
Previews: Nov 11,12,17,18
Open: Nov 19
Close: Jan 14, 2024
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Maurice White: African American Male 25-40
Verdine White: African American Male 25-40
Phillip Bailey: African American Male 25-40
Betty: African American Female 25-35
Mary: African American Female 25-35
Patricia: African American Female 25-35
Lorraine: African American Female 25-35
Teresa: Any gender, ethnicity and age
Judy: Any gender, ethnicity and age
Larry: Male 35-60
Chaka Khan: African American Female 20-45
Taka: African American Female 20-40
Chaka's Mother: African American Female 45-60
Chaka's Father: African American Male 45-60
Cinderella: African American Female 18-30
The Prince: African American Male 18-30
The Queen: African American Female 45-60
The King: African American Male 45-60
The Page: African American M/F 18-30
Stepmomma: African American Female 45-60
Stepsisters: African American Female 18-30
Requirement for proof of vaccination:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, etc.) will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination prior to entry into the venue. (Anyone with a medical or religious exemption from vaccination, should e-mail ahoeschen@actorsequity.org with Vaccination exemption in the subject line and attach proof of exemption in advance of their appointment. Information provided will be kept confidential.) Anyone with symptoms of COVID, flu, or any other infectious disease that can be transmitted by casual contact should not attend the auditions.
Everyone participating in the auditions is encouraged to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at
www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Cook County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 48 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 300 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 90 individuals at a time.
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