Marriott Theatre 2027 TYA and Dinner Theatre Season (1st Half) Equity Principal Actors/Equity Ensemble Singers - Marriott Theatre Auditions

MARRIOTT THEATRE 2027 TYA AND DINNER THEATRE SEASON (1ST HALF) - BUFFALO GROVE, IL

EPA/ECC Singers
Marriott Theatre | Lincolnshire, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Hall
1342 Barclay Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Amber Mak - Director - PIPPIN
Katie Spelman - Director/Choreographer - A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:
audition appointment
Expected to attend:
Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director
Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director
Jordan Ratliff (He/They) - Artistic Coordinator

CONTRACT

Dinner Theatre / TYA
Dinner Theatre: $970 weekly minimum - 2026 rate
TYA: $16 per hour - Rehearsal - 2026 rate
$133 per Performance - 2026 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for the TYA and 1st Half of Marriott Theatre's 2027 Dinner Theatre Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare to sing 1-minute of a song of your choice in the style of the shows you’re interested in. 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.

BREAKDOWN

PIPPIN

First Rehearsal: 1/7/2027
First Preview: 1/27/2027
Press Opening: 2/3/2027
Closing: 3/14/2027

SEEKING:

• LEADING PLAYER: (Any Gender, Any Age) The ultimate 'ring-leader.' Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. Excellent dancer. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. Vocal range: Db3-Ab4.
• PIPPIN: (Male/Masc, 20s+) Longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love and meaning in life, with Catherine and Theo. Vocal range: G2-Ab4.
• CHARLES: (Male/Masc, 50s-60s) Pippin's demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride. Vocal range: G2-E4.
• LEWIS: (Male/Masc) Charlemagne and Fastrada’s son. Strong and not bright. Pippin’s half-brother and after Pippin, heir to the throne. Addicted to the physical; loves weightlifting and wrestling.
• FASTRADA: (Female/Femme, 30s-40s) Pippin's conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal. Vocal range: A3-F5.
• BERTHE: (Female/Femme, 60s) Pippin's saucy grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom, grace, and sass. Vocal range: E3-C5.
• CATHERINE: (Female/Femme, 20s-30s) A widow and mother. A beautiful and a hopeless romantic who possesses graceful elegance. Vocal Range: F#3-Db5.
• THEO: (Male/Masc, Child) Catherine's son.
• ENSEMBLE: Charlemagne’s Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

First Rehearsal: 3/25/2027
First Preview: 4/14/2027
Press Opening: 4/21/2027
Closing: 5/30/2027

SEEKING:

• THE D’YSQUITH FAMILY: (Multiple Genders, 30s+) Able to play a wide variety of roles. Doubles as all nine of the D’Ysquith family. Vocal range: B2-F4.
• MONTY NAVARRO: (Male/Masc, 20s-30s) Ever the optimist, struggling to join the D’Ysquith family while watching the woman he loves marry another. Vocal Range: A2-A4.
• SIBELLA HALLWARD: (Female/Femme, 20s-30s) The girl Monty loves. Vocal Range: Gb3-D5.
• PHOEBE D’YSQUITH: (Female/Femme, 20s-30s) Monty’s cousin. Vocal Range: C4-C#6 (sus) [optional Eb6].
• MISS SHINGLE: (Female/Femme, 40s-60s) Monty’s unexpected visitor. Vocal Range: G3-A5.
• ENSEMBLE: various ages, genders, and vocal ranges.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF (TYA Edition)

First Rehearsal: Feb 4th, 2027
First Preview: Feb 19th, 2027
Press Opening: Feb 27th, 2027
Closing: March 27, 2027

SEEKING:

• PERCY JACKSON: (Male/Masc, 15–16) The son of Poseidon, impulsive but good-hearted teenager.
• ANNABETH: (Female/Femme, 15–16) The fiercely intelligent daughter of Athena.
• GROVER: (Male/Masc, 15–16) A loyal satyr disguised as Percy’s best friend.
• LUKE: (Male/Masc, 17–20) The charismatic son of Hermes.
• SALLY JACKSON: (Female/Femme, 30s–40s) Percy’s loving mother.
• MR. BRUNNER / CHIRON: (Male/Masc, Adult) Percy’s mentor.
• CLARISSE: (Female/Femme, 15–17) The daughter of Ares.
• MR. D / DIONYSUS: (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless) The sarcastic god of wine.
• GABE UGLIANO: (Male/Masc, 30s–40s) Percy’s unpleasant stepfather.
• ARES: (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless) The god of war.
• POSEIDON: (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless) God of the sea.
• HADES: (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless) The ruler of the Underworld.
• MRS. DODDS: (Female/Femme, Adult/Ageless) A Fury disguised as a teacher.
• THE ORACLE: (Female/Femme, Ageless) A mystical prophet.
• AUNTY EM / MEDUSA: (Female/Femme, Adult/Ageless) A seemingly warm host who is secretly Medusa.
• THALIA: (Female/Femme, Teenager) The daughter of Zeus.
• BIANCA: (Female/Femme, Teenager) A mysterious girl encountered during Percy’s journey.

LYLE LYLE CROCODILE

First Rehearsal: June 24th, 2027
First Preview: July 9th, 2027
Press Opening: July 17th, 2027
Closing: August 8th, 2027

SEEKING:

• JOSH PRIMM: (Male/Masc, 10–12) A shy boy adjusting to life in New York City.
• LYLE: (Open Gender/Non-Speaking, Ageless/Youthful) A warm-hearted singing crocodile.
• HECTOR P. VALENTI: (Male/Masc, 40s–50s) A flamboyant performer seeking a comeback.
• KATIE PRIMM: (Female/Femme, 30s–40s) Josh’s mother.
• JOSEPH PRIMM: (Male/Masc, 30s–40s) Josh’s supportive father.
• MR. GRUMPS: (Male/Masc, 50s–70s) The Primms’ skeptical neighbor.
• LORETTA THE CAT: (Female/Femme, Adult Cat) Mr. Grumps’ temperamental cat.
• EDDIE THE PET SHOP OWNER: (Male/Masc, Adult) The kind-hearted owner of a pet shop.
• JIMMY SCHUBERTLANDER: (Male/Masc, 40s–60s) A skeptical Broadway producer.
• FRIDA FRYHOUSE: (Female/Femme, Adult) The enthusiastic representative.
• TRUDY: (Female/Femme, Teenager) One of Josh’s classmates.
• MAYOR MYRNA GERSHON: (Female/Femme, Adult) The energetic mayor of NYC.
• SERGEANT SAMSEL: (Male/Masc, Adult) A police sergeant.
• ENSEMBLE: Various ages, New Yorkers, animals, and colorful city members.

HANSEL & GRETEL

First Rehearsal: Nov 15th, 2027
First Preview: Nov 27th, 2027
Press Opening: Dec 4th, 2027
Closing: January 9th, 2028

SEEKING:

• HANSEL: (Male/Masc, 10–13) Cautious and protective of his family.
• GRETEL: (Female/Femme, 8–12) Rebellious and curious.
• THE WITCH: (Female/Femme, 30s–60s) Charismatic and dangerous.
• MOM: (Female/Femme, 30s–40s) A hardworking single mother.
• MULTI-CHARACTER TRACK: (Open Gender, 10–18 or Adult Playing Young) Quirky neighborhood kid.
• ENSEMBLE: Various ages, genders, and vocal ranges.