Writers Theatre 2026-27 Season - Chicago EPA (05.11.26) & (06.08.26) (Revised)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Changed Audition date.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, May 11, 2026

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

AND

Monday, June 8, 2026

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

Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

CONTRACT

CAT

$973.50 weekly minimum (Tier 5)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Writers Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

An Accompanist will be attending the auditions on 5/11 and 5/18. They will not attend on 6/1.

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.

PREPARATION

Please prepare for the Plays, 2 contrasting 1-minute monologues or for the Musical, two 32-bar cuts of songs, one by or in the style of Noël Coward. To audition for both, please prepare one 32-bar cut and one monologue. An accompanist will be provided. 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.

LOCATION

Writers Theatre

325 Tudor Court

Glencoe, IL 60022

Green Family Rehearsal Room. Parking free for 2hrs. Metra stop within 1 block. Waiting room in lobby.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Katie Galetti: Casting Director & Artistic Producer

Víctor López: Casting Assistant

Student observers will be present

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

https://www.writerstheatre.org

For all other casting questions, please visit www.writerstheatre.org/auditio...

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

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.

SALARY

CAT $973.50 weekly minimum (Tier 5)

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