What are the responsibilities and job description for the A Christmas Story - Chicago, ECC Dancers (Male & Female Characters) (06.02.26) position at Fireside Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
MALE CHARACTERS:
1:00 PM (C)
FEMALE CHARACTERS:
2:30 PM (C)
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre
$810 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers (Male & Female characters) for A CHRISTMAS STORY.
The team is committed to diverse, inclusive casting and encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities to audition.
ENSEMBLE: Very strong dancers who sing and act well. All physical types and ethnicities. Some ensemble members will cover principal roles.
There are no Equity stage manager positions available.
PREPARATION
Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Bring character shoes. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16-bars of music; singing from the show is fine.
LOCATION
Roosevelt University Dance Studios
218 S Wabash Avenue, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Studio 305 - THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
PERSONNEL
Book by Joseph Robinette
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Expected to attend:
Director: Justin Brill
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Choreographer: Shanna Vanderwerker
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: October 12, 2026
Runs October 29 - December 20, 2026
OTHER
firesidetheatre.com
ECC 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.
SALARY
Dinner Theatre $810 weekly minimum
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UNION
AEA