Writers Theatre 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Writers Theatre Auditions

WRITERS THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - CHICAGO EPA REVISED

Writers Theatre Inc | Glencoe, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
REVISED

LOCATION:

Changed Audition date. Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Court
Glencoe, IL 60022

AUDITION DATE:

Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) Metra stop within 1 block. Waiting room in lobby.
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

PERSONNEL:

Expected to attend:
Katie Galetti: Casting Director & Artistic Producer
Víctor López: Casting Assistant
CAT Student observers will be present.

CONTRACT

: $973.50 weekly minimum (Tier 5)
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Writers Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown). See breakdown for production specific dates.

An Accompanist will be attending this audition and 5/11. They will not attend on 6/1.

Writers Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All auditions will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PREPARATION

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. Please prepare for the Plays, 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues or for the Musical, two 32-bar cuts of songs, one by or in the style of Noël Coward. To audition for both, please prepare one 32-bar cut and one monologue. An accompanist 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.

BREAKDOWN

WRITERS THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON

SISTERS

Written by: Matthew Libby
Directed by: Jessica Thebus
1st Rehearsal: week of 7/20/26
Tech begins: 8/7/26
1st Preview: Thu 8/13/26
Opening: Fri 8/21/26
Closing: Sun 11/8/26 (13 week run)

SEEKING

(Only Understudies - ALL ROLES CAST):
Matilda - A woman with an AI companion from the age of 6, trying to work through life as a human with other humans. We see Matilda through Greta's perspective, so her age and stage are reflective of what Greta wants/needs.
Greta - The AI computer built by Matilda's father to be her female family member. An off-stage voice - performed live.

THE ROYALE

Written by: Marco Ramirez
Directed by: Tyrone Phillips
1st Rehearsal: week of 9/21/26
Tech begins: Wed 10/15/26
Final Dress: Wed 10/21/26
1st Preview: Thu 10/22/26
Opening: Fri 10/30/26
Closing: Sun 11/29/26 (6 week run)

SEEKING

(Only Understudies - ALL ROLES CAST):
Fish: Male, African American, 18-20. Amateur boxer hoping to make a name for himself. Fit. Full of grit, hope and determination.
Jay: Male, African American, late 20s - 30s. The Negro Heavyweight Champion. Charismatic and full of swagger.
Max: Male, white, 40s – 50s. A fast talkin’ deal makin’ fight promoter and referee.
Nina: Female, African American, 30s. JAY’s older sister. Fierce, grounded, levelheaded and practical.
Wynton: Male, African American, 50s. JAY’s trainer. Wise and full of wisdom.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

Adapted for the stage by: Emma Rice
Directed by: Shana Cooper
1st Rehearsal: week of 1/4/27
Tech begins: Thu 2/3/27
Final Dress: Wed 2/10/27
1st Preview: Thu 2/11/27
Opening: Fri 2/19/27
Closing: Sun 3/28/27 (7 week run)

SEEKING:

Laura Jesson: ROLE IS CAST. Seeking Understudy only: 30s, Pleasant, married woman and mother.
Alec Harvey: ROLE IS CAST. Seeking Understudy only: 35, Charming, Idealistic, Married Doctor and father.
Fred Jesson/Albert Godby/Stephen Lynn: 40s, Laura's husband/Ticket inspector/ Alec’s friend and Business partner.

CREDITORS

Written by: August Strindberg
Adapted by: Jen Silverman
Directed by: Braden Abraham
1st Rehearsal: Tue 3/16/27
Tech begins: Fri 4/2/27
Final Dress: Wed 4/7/27
1st Preview: Thu 4/8/27
Opening: Fri 4/16/27
Closing: Sun 7/3/27 (13 week run)
Extension Possible

SEEKING:

Gustav: male, 40s-60s; A thinker. Charismatic, drily witty, ruthless.
Adi: male, 30s; An artist. Vulnerable, charming.
Tekla: female, 40s; A famous writer. Relentless but in a way that makes you love her. Always in motion. Never settling.