WSRep, now in it’s 5th season, is a nonprofit theatre located in the heart of the US about 50 minNorth of Chicago in the wonderful town of Crystal Lake, Illinois. WSR is dedicated to its mission totell diverse stories with a Repertory model of production that adds to the cultural richness of thecommunity and our region. WSR is now casting for its upcoming 2015-2016 Season.
Audition Dates: April 25 (12p-4p), 27(3p-7p), 28(3p-7p)
Callback Dates: TBA
To sign up for an audition time:
email your headshot and resume in pdf format to casting@wsrep.org
include your name in the subject line
2015-2016 Season:
Gypsy (casting all parts) (Saturday and Tuesday auditions only)
Director: Mark Mahallak
Mama Rose, the quintessential stage mother, is determined that her younger daughter June will have a successful vaudeville career. But times are changing & after June elopes, Mama turns her attention to her older daughter, Louise. The rise of burlesque is upon them & nothing will ever be the same again for Madame Rose.
Looking for young men with tap dance experience.
Auditions for children will be on a different date.
Rehearsal Dates: Sept 7, 2105 - Oct 2, 2015 (Mon-Thurs and Sun from 6p-10p)
Tech Dates: Oct 4,2015 - Oct 8, 2015 (6p-10p)
Opening Night: Oct 9, 2015 (Fri, Sat, and Sun Matinees)
Closing Night: Nov 1, 2015
Forever Plaid (casting all parts)
Director: Pat Henderson
Having had their singing careers cut tragically short in a fatal accident en route to a show, Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge mysteriously return to Earth. At first they aren’t sure why they’ve returned, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets the boys know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world and set things right.
Rehearsal: Nov 2, 2015 - Nov 20, 2015 (Mon-Thurs 6p-10p)
Tech: Nov 24,2015 - Nov 27, 2015 (No Tech on Thanksgiving Day)
Opening Night: Nov 28, 2015
Show Dates: Nov 28 - Nov 29; Dec 4 - Dec 6; Dec 26 - Dec 27; Jan 1 - Jan 2
Closing Night: Jan 2, 2016
Musical TBA (cast, looking for understudies)
Director: TBA
Rehearsal: Dec 14, 2015 - Dec 20, 2015;
Dec 28, 2015 - Jan 15, 2016 (Mon-Thurs 6p-10p)
Tech: Jan 17, 2016 - Jan 21, 2016
Opening Night: Jan 22, 2016 (Fri, Sat, and Sun Matinees)
Closing Night: Feb 14, 2016
Death of A Salesman (casting all parts)
Director: Richard Kuranda
Rehearsal: March 21, 2016 - April 15, 2016 (Mon-Thurs and Sun from 6p-10p)
Tech: April 17, 2016 - April 21, 2016
Opening Night: April 22, 2016 (Fri, Sat, and Sun Matinees)
Closing Night: May 15, 2016
Audition Requirements:
-Please prepare 16-32 bars of your song of choice (an accompanist will be provided for you) and 1 monologue (2 minutes max in length) OR 2 contrasting monologues (4 minutes in total).
-Please bring your Song Book in the event you’re asked to sing something else.
-Please bring two copies of your headshot and resume.
All roles paid. Equity Contracts available.
Location: Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
