CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - Chicago EPA Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Break: 12:30-1:30pm
CAT
$600 weekly minimum - Outreach side letter
Limited term: No
MRE: Yes
Equity actors of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities for our 2023 Parks program, CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS, which will be a celebration of Shakespeare through scenes and songs (see breakdown).
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to welcoming artists, audience members, and staff of broadly diverse and intersectional identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, ability, faith/belief tradition, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, socio economic background, and nationality. Acknowledging the entrenched structural inequities around race in the American theater, we are especially focused on addressing equity and inclusion for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals within our IDEA efforts.
Prepare one short classical monologue (verse preferred). American accents. Also prepare a brief cut of one contemporary/pop or musical theater song that best shows off your range and personality. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Director: Tor Campbell
Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor
Contract begins: 7/05/2023
Previews: 7/25/2023
Opens: 7/27/2023
Closes: 8/05/20223
In addition to 7/25 and 7/26 previews, performances will be 7/27, 7/28, 7/29 and 8/3, 8/4 and 8/5 in late afternoon/early evening in various parks across Chicago on our mobile stage.
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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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 45 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.
All roles will be understudied.
Seeking:
Ensemble: Any races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities for an acting and singing ensemble to perform short scenes and songs inspired by the work of Shakespeare to audiences around Chicagoland. These are free public performances.
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