Chicago Shakespeare 2018-19 Season - Chicago EPA Day
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
AUDITION DATES
Mon, Jan 08, 2018
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1-2pm.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1-2.
**Musical auditions will be held
from 10-1, Dramatic from 2-4. Musical auditions
will also be held on January 8th from 10-5 and
Dramatic auditions on February 12th from 10-4.
Monday, February 12, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunch from 12:30-1:30pm.
APPOINTMENTS
Members may sign up in the Member Portal beginning Monday January 1st at noon. Please sign up on the appropriate day if possible (i.e., do not use a musical audition slot for dramatic auditions unless dramatic auditions are full). Please do not attend both a Musical and a Dramatic audition so the maximum number of actors can be seen.
CONTRACT
CAT CAT Tier 6; $886.50/week (at present)
SEEKING
Classical, Contemporary, and Musical actors for 2018-2019 season. On January 8th from 10a-5p and January 16th 10a-1 there will be an accompanist available for those interested in auditioning for Musical Productions. Chicago Shakespeare is committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout the organization. We especially encourage actors from underrepresented groups to audition.
PREPARATION
Prepare 32 bars that best shows your vocal range. Bring sheet music in your key. Also prepare one 90 second monologue, contemporary or classical
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Laura Durham
OTHER DATES
Chicago Shakespeare Theater runs year round and casts on a play-by-play basis.
OTHER
Under consideration for the mainstage season are: a Shakespearean tragedy, a Shakespearean comedy, a full-length musical, and a British historical comedy. Chicago Shakespeare will also produce a Summer Family Musical, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks, and a Short Shakespeare! production for students and the public.
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.
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