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

WRITERS THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON (PLAYS) - CHICAGO EPA

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

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, June 1, 2026
Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Court
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Glencoe, IL 60022
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Green Family Rehearsal Room. Parking free for 2hrs.
Metra stop within 1 block. Waiting room in lobby.

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

CAT Expected to attend: $973.50 weekly minimum (Tier 5)
Katie Galetti: Casting Director & Artistic Producer
Víctor López: Casting Assistant

SEEKING

Student observers will be present. Equity actors for roles in Writers Theatre's 2026-27 Season of Plays (See breakdown). See breakdown for production specific personnel. All roles will be understudied.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates. An Accompanist will NOT be attending this audition. They will only attend on 5/11 and 5/18.

OTHER

https://www.writerstheatre.org
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.

For all other casting questions, please visit
www.writerstheatre.org/auditions#cp.

Actors who are contracted for any role may be asked to change their hair for the production.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An accompanist will only be available on 5/11 and 5/18. Once you schedule your audition appointment, please fill out the following audition form prior to auditioning:
https://bit.ly/WT-26-27-EPA. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition via the audition form above. 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. He’s scrappy and smart -- yet with a blissful winning naiveté about him. He could be the future. Actors with boxing experience a plus.
Jay: Male, African American, late 20s - 30s. The Negro Heavyweight Champion. Charismatic and full of swagger. Extremely physically fit; we have to believe he’s a heavyweight boxer. Unwavering and determined. Battles his fierce inner confidence to overcome not only his personal and familial obstacles, but also the intense social prejudices of his time. Actors with boxing experience a plus.
Max: Male, white, 40s – 50s. A fast talkin’ deal makin’ fight promoter and referee. A bit scrappy and salesman, but not in a slick way. While he cares for JAY (more than JAY really realizes), he cares equally about his pocketbook and a profit. Especially seeking a good sense of rhythm as it relates to both text and physical movement.
Nina: Female, African American, 30s. JAY’s older sister. Fierce. Grounded, levelheaded and practical – she is not naïve to the world around. Cares deeply about those she loves, but never afraid to give a good dose of tough love – especially to keep them safe. Especially seeking a good sense of rhythm as it relates to both text and physical movement.
Wynton: Male, African American, 50s. JAY’s trainer. Salt of the earth. Someone who, himself, was formally fit and a boxer. Wise and full of wisdom – wants to see JAY win but knows the costs that will come with it.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

Adapted for the stage by Emma Rice
Adapted from the play Still Life and the screenplay Brief Encounter, both by Noël Coward
Directed by Shana Cooper
Music Direction by Matt Deitchman,
Choreography by William Carlos Angulo
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)

Note: Singing, actors must have experience with Musical Theatre - Movement experience a plus.

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
Beryl/Waitress/Hermione/Dolly Messiter: Waitress at the junction cafe/friend of Laura's/Laura's fussy friend
Myrtle/Margaret/Mary: 40s, Manager at the junction cafe/ Fred and Laura’s daughter/ Friend of Laura's
Stanley/Johnnie: Cake seller in the junction/ Soldier
Bobbie/Bill/Musician: Fred and Laura's son / Soldier/ Musician

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.