MACHINE MADE - Greenhouse Theater Center Non Equity Auditions

CASTING UNDERSTUDY ROLES for

Machine Made written and Directed by Shepsu Aakhu

Thursday 4/3/2025 at the Greenhouse Theater Center 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Time: 6-8pm

Casting

CHARLES THURMAN

Black man. 50+ (Believable 90 year old) Chicago politician

Description

In this tour de force, Shepsu Aakhu explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, a machine made public servant who rose to prominence in the Democratic Party of the 1950s and who now in his mid-90’s continues to have the ear of the powerful. Covering his entrance into the party during the same period as Harold Washington, Chuck’s story covers the intersection of policing, organized crime, the policy racket, housing and urban development, the patronage system and the uneasy bargains that helped to define a century of life in this city. Through his unique perspective we glimpse the epic moments of his life and that of Chicago with humor, warmth, wisdom, and an honesty that only a political insider can provide.

Stipend: $200

rehearsals are March 5 - April 26.

show opens on April 27

closes June 1

Submit your Headshot and resume to:
Casting@mpaact.org