DIVERSION — Principal Actors Auditions
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
DIVERSION - CHICAGO EPA
Theatre: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble | Chicago, IL
Notice: Audition
Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, October 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTRACT
CONTRACT
$375.00 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in DIVERSION (see
BREAKDOWN
). All roles will be understudied. Due to budget constraints, local actors and stage managers are encouraged to apply.PREPARATION
Please prepare a contemporary monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
5779 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND
- Casting Director - Ashley Neal
- Casting Associate - Glenn Obrero
- Artistic Director - Tara Mallen
- Ensemble Member - Jessica Ervin
OTHER DATES
- First rehearsal: 1/6/27
- 1st Tech: 1/30/27
- 1st Preview: 2/6/27
- Opening: 2/14/27
- Performances through: 3/21/27
- TBD Extension #1 through: 3/28/27
- TBD Extension #2 through: 4/4/27
Rehearsals will include some afternoon and evening rehearsals during the week and daytime rehearsals on the weekend.
OTHER INFORMATION
Website:
www.rivendelltheatre.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity's
CONTRACT
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.
BREAKDOWN
Mike: An easygoing, witty ICU nurse. He faces personal financial pressure trying to afford therapy for his son, Sammy.
Mandy (CAST): A young, new ICU nurse who struggles with fatigue on shift.
Amy (CAST): Veteran ICU nurse who is protective of her fellow nurses, skeptical of outside management.
Emilia (CAST): A respected, veteran ICU nurse and mentor figure. She secretly struggles with opioid addiction.
Bess (CAST): The compassionate and efficient ICU nurse manager.
Jo (CAST): Investigator. Former nurse.
