THE JACKIE WILSON STORY Open Call - Black Ensemble Theater Auditions

THE JACKIE WILSON STORY - Chicago OPEN CALL

Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL

AUDITION DATE

Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
becasting@blackensemble.org.

CONTRACT

CAT
$718 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE JACKIE WILSON STORY.

SYNOPSIS

A story about the life and rise of the Legendary Jackie Wilson.

SEEKING

• Jackie Wilson: 20s - mid 30s, must sing and move well
• BB: male, 20s - 30s
• Eliza Mae: female 20s - 40s
• Frieda: female 20s - 30s
• Ensemble Members: male/female 20s - 50s, must sing and move well

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief selection of any Soul song (Gospel, Blues, R&B, Pop, Motown). Also prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue.

LOCATION

Black Ensemble Theatre
4450 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Jackie Taylor: Writer and Director
Caren Blackmore: Casting/Assistant to Producing Managing Director

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: JAN 27
Tech: MAR 3
Previews: MAR 7, 8, 13 & 14
Open: MAR 15
Close: APR 25, 2026

OTHER

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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.

Notice

Audition Call Type: Open Call