THE JACKIE WILSON STORY Equity Principal Actors - Black Ensemble Theater Auditions

THE JACKIE WILSON STORY (Role of Sam Cooke) - Chicago OPEN CALL

Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, January 5, 2026
Black Ensemble Theatre
4450 N. Clark Street
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (C)
Chicago, IL 60640

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment, please contact Jackie Taylor, Writer and Director, or Caren Blackmore, Casting/Assistant to Producing Managing Director. Email:
becasting@blackensemble.org

CONTRACT

$718 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

1st Rehearsal: January 27, 2026
Tech: March 3, 2026
Previews: March 7, 8, 13 & 14, 2026
Open: March 15, 2026
Close: April 25, 2026

SYNOPSIS

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

Rehearsals are generally held Tuesday–Friday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (not including Tech week).

SEEKING

Equity actors for the role of Sam Cooke.

SAM COOKE: Sings (tenor), age 20–40. For references, see
www.blackensemble.org.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) and a brief selection of any song to be sung a cappella.

An Equity monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Bring your headshot and resume.

OTHER

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.