THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT OF CHICAGO 2026-27 SEASON Equity Principal Actors - Shakespeare Project Auditions

THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT OF CHICAGO 2026-27 SEASON - CHICAGO EPA

Shakespeare Project | Chicago, IL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, August 7, 2026
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) 1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Peter Garino (Artistic Director)
Michelle Shupe (Associate Artistic Director)
J.R. Sullivan (Director)
Richard Shavzin (Director)

CONTRACT

Special Agreement:
$16.60/hr for rehearsals (17 hours); $66.40 per performance plus 8% pension contribution

SEEKING

OTHER DATES

Equity actors of all age and types for readings of:

• MACBETH: first rehearsal 10/17/26, run: 10/23, 24, 25, 26
• HENRY IV, PART I: first rehearsal 2/20/27, run: 2/26 - 3/1
• VOLPONE: first rehearsal 4/3/27, run: 4/9, 10, 11, 12, 17
• HENRY VIII: first rehearsal 5/29/27, run: 6/4, 7, 8, 12

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one two-minute Shakespeare monologue (memorized) and bring a sonnet of your choice TO BE READ. Bring one headshot and resume.

OTHER

www.shakespeareprojectchicago.org

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.