FOOTLOOSE Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater Auditions

FOOTLOOSE - Chicago ECC Singers (Morning - All genders)

NOTICE: AUDITION CALL TYPE: ECC

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM (Call)

Location: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661

Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

• LORT Non-Rep
• $1,213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
• Ellen & Joe Checota
• Executive Director: Chad Bauman
• Artistic Director: Mark Clements

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for FOOTLOOSE. Actors of all races and ethnicities, gender identities and ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.

Expected to attend: ensemble members who will play high school students, townspeople, church choir members, Cowboy Bob, performers and patrons. Requires strong dance technique and abilities across multiple styles, from jazz to contemporary. Acro/tricks experience a plus. Looking for strong singers with the ability to maneuver around tight, complex harmonies.

Creative Team

• Directed & Choreographer: Stephen Mear
• Music Director: Dan Kazemi
• Stage Adaptation: Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie
• Artistic Producer / Casting Director: Jonathan Hetler, CSA
• Artistic Producing Associate / Casting Associate: María Amenábar Farias
• Literary Director: Annika Perez-Krikorian
• Choreographer: TBD

PREPARATION

Please prepare 16 bars (or less than a 45-second) selection of a musical theatre song in a style appropriate to the show. Be prepared to sing an additional contrasting selection if requested. Bring sheet music and your book; an accompanist will be provided.

OTHER DATES

• 1st Rehearsal – August 25, 2026
• 1st Preview – September 22
• Opening – September 26
• Closing – November 1

OTHER

• Additional Personnel: Based on the original screenplay: Dean Pitchford
• Music: Tom Snow
• Lyrics: Dean Pitchford
• Additional Music: Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman
• Venue: Checota Powerhouse Theater
• Show page:
  https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows/show/footloose/
• Contact:
  casting@milwaukeerep.com

ECC PROCEDURES

ECC 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.