Chicago Childrens Theatre 2023-24 Season Equity Principal Actors - Chicago Childrens Theatre Auditions

Chicago Childrens Theatre 2023-24 Season - Chicago EPA Chicago Children's Theatre | Chicago, IL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

Break: 1:00-2:00pm

CONTRACT

LOA

$653 weekly minimum (LOA ref TYA)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Chicago Childrens Theatre 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).

All stage managerial positions have been filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare the side in the link to be considered for the play, Mesmerized. Link to side (everyone will be reading for the character of Mesmer):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-Akt3cRpJiTg1bv8jCiISarxckDP64S/view?usp=sharin

For A Year with Frog and Toad, prepare a brief cut of a song of your choice in which you showcase your ability to play an instrument you are most comfortable with. A piano is provided. You can prepare both the side and the song to be considered for both shows.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

557 W Randolph St

1st Fl

Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Maria Clara Ospina- Artistic Production Apprentice

Tommy Raple- Mesmerized Director Michelle Lopez-Rios- A Year with Frog and Toad Director

OTHER DATES

Mesmerized:

Rehearsals start- August 28th

Open sept 23rd

Close- October 15th

TBD extension- October 22nd

A Year with Frog and Toad:

Rehearsals start- March 13th

Open- April 13th

Close- June 9th

OTHER

www.chicagochildrenstheatre.com

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

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

Mesmerized:

Ben Franklin

Marie Antoinette- Any age/race.

Charles- Mesmer's sidekick. Any age/race.

Sarah- Ben Franklin's Niece. A 12-year-old. POC.

Mesmer- Any age/race.

King- Any age/race.

A Year with Frog and Toad

There will be a five-person ensemble to play the following characters:

Frog

Toad

Man Bird

Lady Bird 1

Lady Bird 2

Mouse

Snail

Turtle

Lizard

Squirrel 1

Squirrel 2

Young Frog

Father Frog

Mother Frog

Large and Terrible Frog

Mole 1

Mole 2