American Blues Theatre 2026-27 Season - Chicago EPA (05.22.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, May 22, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CONTRACT

CAT

$540 weekly minimum (Tier 2)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in American Blues Theatre's

2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

American Blues Theater is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one monologue of your choice. The monologue should be between 1 - 2 minutes. If actors prefer to submit an audition tape instead of auditioning in person, actors may submit tapes by emailing them to [email protected]. All tapes must be received by 5:00 PM CT on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

LOCATION

American Blues Theater

5627 N Lincoln Ave

Chicago, IL 60659

Free parking available in adjacent lot. Holding room - Lobby.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Elyse Dolan: Associate Artistic Director

Manny Buckley: Assistant Producer

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

AmericanBluesTheater.com

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.

Breakdown

American Blues Theatre 2026-27 Season

All dates and roles are subject to change. All roles will be understudied.

BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB

by Tania Richard

First rehearsal - Aug 12, 2026

First performance - Aug 29, 2026

Contemplated Closing - Oct 4, 2026

THIS SHOW IS FULLY CAST

Tania [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]. Female. Black.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

First rehearsal - Nov 11, 2026

First performance - Nov 19, 2026

Contemplated Closing - Dec 27, 2026

SEEKING (Only understudy positions available.):

George Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 30s-40s.

Mary Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 30s-40s.

Harry Bailey: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 20s-30s.

Violet: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 20s-30s.

Mr. Potter / Clarence: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 50s-60s.

Joseph: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. 40s-50s.

Announcer: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Any gender. Any age.

Foley: [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Any gender. Any age.

UHURU

by Gloria Majule

First rehearsal - Mar 10, 2027

First performance - Apr 2, 2027

Contemplated Closing - May 16, 2027

SEEKING (Only understudy positions available.)

Mshale [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. African/Black. Lead Guide.

Sprite [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. African/Black. Hiker.

Henry [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Male. White. Hiker.

Frannie [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. White. Hiker.

THE CONQUERED

by Ken Urban

First rehearsal - May 12, 2027

First performance - June 11, 2027

Contemplated Closing - July 26, 2027

SEEKING (Roles and Understudies):

Jane - Female. 40s-50s.

Harold - Male. 40s-50s.

Phoebe [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST] Female. 40s-50s.

Young Man in the Woods - Male. Early 20s.

SALARY

CAT $540 weekly minimum (Tier 2)

• NON-UNION