Buffalo Theatre Ensemble 2026-27 Season - Glen Ellyn, IL EPA (07.09.26), (07.10.26), (07.14.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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

BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

and

Friday, July 10, 2026

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

BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

and

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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

BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

APPOINTMENTS

Call will be run on a first come, first served basis.

CONTRACT

CAT

$375 weekly minimum (CAT 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's 2026-2027 Season (see breakdown).

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble 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.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues.

Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

The McAninch Arts Center (the MAC)

425 Fawell Blvd

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

MAC 192

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Daniel Millhouse: Interim Managing Artistic Director and Director for "Louisa May Alcott's Little Women"

Connie Canaday Howard: Director for "One Man, Two Guvnors"

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.btechicago.org

For all other casting questions, please email Daniel Millhouse at [email protected]

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

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

BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE 2026 - 2027 SEASON

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Daniel Millhouse

1st Rehearsal: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Tech Begins: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1st Preview: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Opening: Friday, November 13, 2026

Closing: Sunday, December 13

No Show Thanksgiving, November 26 - Two Show Day Saturday, November 28

SEEKING:

Louisa/Jo - independent, ambitious, and fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Jo is tomboyish, outspoken, and adventurous, with a strong sense of justice and loyalty, but also self critical and quick tempered. She is always carrying a notebook or papers and scribbling away. Teens-20s

Meg - the eldest March sister, responsible, nurturing, and traditional but vibrant and full of romantic dreams. Meg is thoughtful, compassionate, and devoted but also sometimes vain and longing for the ease of wealth that she never had. 20s

Beth - quiet, gentle, and musical. She is shy, selfless, and deeply empathetic. She does not dream of a life outside of her home and family, an inward girl, never a woman. Teens

Amy - the youngest sister who is impatient, artistic, vivacious, charming. Often self-centered and vengeful, but also spirited, creative, determined and loving. Teens-20

Marmee - The mother of the March sisters is wise, nurturing, and compassionate, resilient, and patient. She guides her daughters toward selflessness and level-headedness, but also shares their verve, delight for life, family and independence. 40s-50s

Aunt March - fussy, rich, judgmental, 70. Double cast with Marmee

Laurie - wealthy, charming neighbor and close friend of the March sisters. He is adventurous, mischievous, and impulsive, with a playful spirit and a love for music and literature. Despite his privileged upbringing, Laurie is kindhearted, loyal, and deeply devoted to the March family, especially Jo. Teens-20s.

John - Laurie's tutor and later Meg's husband. He is intelligent, earnest, hardworking, and respectful, with a strong sense of duty and integrity. Late 20s

Mr. Laurence and Mr. March - Laurie’s prickly grandfather, Jo’s father. Double cast with John

Friedrich - Professor Friedrich Bhaer is a sunny, generous German immigrant and intellectual. He is cultured, cheerful and kind-hearted, with a love for literature and philosophy. He embodies principles of intellect, integrity, and genuine affection. 40. Double cast with John

Dial M for Murder

Written by Frederick Knott

Directed by Steve Scott

1st Rehearsal: Monday, December 28, 2027

Tech Begins: Wednesday, January 20, 2027

1st Preview: Thursday, January 28, 2027

Opening: Friday, January 29, 2027

Closing: Sunday, February 28, 2027

SEEKING:

Margot Wendice - ROLE IS CAST. Seeking Understudy only - English (30s, 40s)

Maxine Hadley - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy only - American (30s, 40s)

Tony Wendice - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy only - English (30s, 40s)

Lesgate - English (30s, 40s)

Inspector Hubbard - English (40s, 50s)

One Man, Two Guvnors

Written by Richard Bean

Directed by Connie Canaday Howard

1st Rehearsal: March 31, 2027

Tech Begins: Wednesday, April 28, 2027

1st Preview: Thursday, May 6, 2027

Opening: Friday, May 7, 2027

Closing: Sunday, June 6, 2027

SEEKING:

Francis - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy only - Essex boy. (Truffaldino.)

Stanley Stubbers - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy Only - mid-20s. Home counties, privately educated. (Florindo Aretusi; 2nd Master.)

Rachel Crabbe - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy Only - mid-20s. London (Beatrice Rasponi; 1st Master.)

Harry Dangle - 60s. Crooked solicitor. Rottingdean/tries to be posh Brighton. (Lombardi.) Partner in Dangle, Berry and Bush Solicitors.

Charlie "The Duck" Clench - ROLE IS CAST - Seeking Understudy Only - 50s. Brighton based but originally London. (Pantalone.)

Lloyd Boateng – a friend to Clench. 50s. Ex-London/Jamaican. (Brighella.)

Pauline Clench – ROLE IS CAST – Seeking Understudy Only - His daughter. Brighton. (Clarice.)

Alan – ROLE IS CAST – Seeking Understudy Only - the son of Dangle. (Silvio.)

Dolly – ROLE IS CAST – Seeking Understudy Only - an employee of Clench. 30s. Brighton. (Smeraldina.)

Waiters/Porters

SALARY

CAT $375 weekly minimum (CAT 1)

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