Buffalo Theatre Ensemble 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Auditions

BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE 2026-27 SEASON - GLEN ELLYN, IL EPA

NOTICE: AUDITION

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, July 9, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

Call will be run on a first come, first served basis.

CONTRACT

CAT
$375 weekly minimum (CAT 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's 2026-2027 Season (see

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). Buffalo Theatre Ensemble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All auditions will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

The McAninch Arts Center (the MAC)
425 Fawell Blvd
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
MAC 192

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Daniel Millhouse: Interim Managing Artistic Director and Director for Louisa May Alcott's Little Women
Connie Canaday Howard: Director for One Man, Two Guvnors

OTHER DATES

See

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for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.btechicago.org
For all other casting questions, please email Daniel Millhouse at
danielm@btechicago.org
Actors who are

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ed for any role may be asked to change their hair for the production.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s

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s 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.

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BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE 2026 - 2027 SEASON

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN

Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Daniel Millhouse
1st Rehearsal: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Tech Begins: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1st Preview: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Opening: Friday, November 13, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 13

No Show Thanksgiving, November 26 - Two Show Day Saturday, November 28

SEEKING:

• Louisa/Jo - Independent, ambitious, and fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Jo is tomboyish, outspoken, and adventurous, with a strong sense of justice and loyalty, but also self-critical and quick-tempered. She is always carrying a notebook or papers and scribbling away. Teens-20s.
• Meg - The eldest March sister, responsible, nurturing, and traditional but vibrant and full of romantic dreams. Meg is thoughtful, compassionate, and devoted but also sometimes vain and longing for the ease of wealth that she never had. 20s.
• Beth - Quiet, gentle, and musical. She is shy, selfless, and deeply empathetic. She does not dream of a life outside of her home and family, an inward girl, never a woman. Teens.
• Amy - The youngest sister who is impatient, artistic, vivacious, charming. Often self-centered and vengeful, but also spirited, creative, determined, and loving. Teens-20s.
• Marmee - The mother of the March sisters is wise, nurturing, and compassionate, resilient, and patient. She guides her daughters toward selflessness and level-headedness, but also shares their verve, delight for life, family, and independence. 40s-50s.
• Aunt March - Fussy, rich, judgmental, 70. Double cast with Marmee.
• Laurie - Wealthy, charming neighbor and close friend of the March sisters. He is adventurous, mischievous, and impulsive, with a playful spirit and a love for music and literature. Despite his privileged upbringing, Laurie is kind-hearted, loyal, and deeply devoted to the March family, especially Jo. Teens-20s.
• John - Laurie's tutor and later Meg's husband. He is intelligent, earnest, hardworking, and respectful, with a strong sense of duty and integrity. Late 20s.
• Mr. Laurence and Mr. March - Laurie's prickly grandfather, Jo’s father. Double cast with John.
• Friedrich - Professor Friedrich Bhaer is a sunny, generous German immigrant and intellectual. He is cultured, cheerful and kind-hearted, with a love for literature and philosophy. He embodies principles of intellect, integrity, and genuine affection. 40. Double cast with John.

DIAL M FOR MURDER

Written by Frederick Knott
Directed by Steve Scott
1st Rehearsal: Monday, December 28, 2027
Tech Begins: Wednesday, January 20, 2027
1st Preview: Thursday, January 28, 2027
Opening: Friday, January 29, 2027
Closing: Sunday, February 28, 2027

SEEKING:

• Margot Wendice - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy only - English (30s, 40s).
• Maxine Hadley - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy only - American (30s, 40s).
• Tony Wendice - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy only - English (30s, 40s).
• Lesgate - English (30s, 40s).
• Inspector Hubbard - English (40s, 50s).

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Written by Richard Bean
Directed by Connie Canaday Howard
1st Rehearsal: March 31, 2027
Tech Begins: Wednesday, April 28, 2027
1st Preview: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Opening: Friday, May 7, 2027
Closing: Sunday, June 6, 2027

SEEKING:

• Francis - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy only - Essex boy. (Truffaldino.)
• Stanley Stubbers - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - mid-20s. Home counties, privately educated. (Florindo Aretusi; 2nd Master.)
• Rachel Crabbe - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - mid-20s. London (Beatrice Rasponi; 1st Master.)
• Harry Dangle - 60s. Crooked solicitor. Rottingdean/tries to be posh Brighton. (Lombardi.) Partner in Dangle, Berry and Bush Solicitors.
• Charlie The Duck Clench - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - 50s. Brighton based but originally London. (Pantalone.)
• Lloyd Boateng - A friend to Clench. 50s. Ex-London/Jamaican. (Brighella.)
• Pauline Clench - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - His daughter. Brighton. (Clarice.)
• Alan - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - the son of Dangle. (Silvio.)
• Dolly - ROLE IS CAST.

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  Understudy Only - an employee of Clench. 30s. Brighton. (Smeraldina.)
• Waiters/Porters