THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY Equity Principal Actors - Porchlight Music Theatre Auditions

THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY - Chicago, EPA

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Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago | Chicago, IL
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Updated Breakdown.

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 28, 2025
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM (C)
Lunch 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

CONTRACT

CAT
$519.65 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY (See breakdown).
Local Chicago area actors are encouraged to audition.
At this time, Porchlight Music Theatre is unable to provide travel/housing/per diem for out-of-town Artists.
All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of music appropriate for the show you are interested in. Have a second song ready and bring your book. An accompanist will be provided. If you would like to bring in an instrument to accompany yourself, please do. Music in the genres of Folk, Country, Blues, World Music with a STRONG storytelling component best serves this production. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Porchlight Music Theatre (Rehearsal Space)
4200 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
#76 Bus to Tripp Ave. Free parking in fenced lot and on street. Enter black door off of parking lot.

PERSONNEL

Directed by David Girolmo
Music Directed by David Fiorello
Expected to attend:
Artistic Director: Michael Weber
Music Director - THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY: David Fiorello

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: January 13, 2026
1st Performance: January 31, 2026
Anticipated Close: March 15, 2026

OTHER

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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

Note: Great musical storytellers, comfortable with direct address and engaging with the audience.
Singer/Instrumentalists are especially welcome.

SEEKING:

Track 1: Performer: Tenor range

Track 2: Performer: Baritone/Bass range

Track 3: Performer: Soprano range

Track 4: Performer: Alto range