| None of the opportunities listed here have been researched or endorsed by Bel Canto Studios. Students and their families are asked to decide the merit of each once they have additional information.
DePaul University Student Bluelight Project: Seeking extras for a television pilot. Looking for males and females 15-17 yrs, also males and females 25-40 yrs who are available Sept 1, 2, or 3rd. You do not have to be available on all days to be considered. If you are interested, respond to this link: gigs-z2vnv-1918279229@craigslist.org. This is a comedy about the not-so-drab lives of a Midwestern family. Pay: copy, credit, meals.
TownSquare Players: Auditions for the musical The Myserty of Edwin Drood, 7-9:30 PM, Aug 30-31 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., downtown Woodstock. No appointment needed. No parts have been pre-cast. Prepare a song that shows vocal range and acting abilities, bring sheet music. Singing a song from the show is a plus, but not necessary. Accompanist provided. Be prepared to dance. A convincing British accent is required. For information, call Char Ulanowski, 815-790-7883 or e-mail Paul Lockwood at paul@tspinc.org.
TesserAct Theatre Ensemble: Auditions for The Christmas Schooner, 6:30-9 PM, Aug 30-31, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Prepare 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music in the proper key. Also a one-minute monologue or story, memorized. Be prepared to sing or read from the show. Production dates Nov 19-28. For information, e-mail Tesseracttheatre@yahoo.com or call 847-845-6706.
Stagedoor Players: Auditions for Seussical Junior at 4 PM Aug 28 at On Your Toes Academy of Dance, 1014 Wiland Rd, Buffalo Grove. Roles available for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Registration required. Call 847-279-3899.
Deerfield Family Theater: Auditions for Oliver! Aug 25, 26, 28 at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield. Adults and high schools students 8/25-26 at 6:30 PM. Youth in grades 4-5 audition on 8/28 9:30 AM, grades 6-8 at 1 PM. Youth in grades 4-8 who live within Deerfield Park District boundaries or attend school in Deerfield are eligible. Callbacks are Aug 29. Prepare a song of your choice, bring music. All roles are open and may be cast without a gender bias. Production dates are Nov 12-21 at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield. For more information call Susan Redondo at 847-223-2659 or visit www.deerfieldfamilytheater.com.
College of Lake County: Auditions for Stuart Little at 6:30 PM Aug 24 and Aug 25 in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washing St. Actors over the age of 13 should present a 90-second memorized monologue or read a short piece from the play. Actors younger than 13 should perform a piece that shows their stage presence. Bring acting resume if you have one. Callbacks will be Aug 26 6:30 PM. Copies of the play are available at the CLC library circulation desk for in-library reading. Rehearsals begin Aug 30. Performance dates are Sept 29-Oct 3. For more information, contact Thomas Mitchell at 847-543-2967 or tmitchell@clcillinois.edu.
Elgin Children's Chorus: Open to boys and girls ages 7-16 with unchanged voices. Auditions for 2010-2011 season 5-6:30 PM, Aug 16 at Elgin Community College Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Children do not need to read music. Be prepeared to sing "Are You Sleeping" and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". To schedule an audition or for more information, visit www.elginchildrenschorus.org or call 847-931-7464.
Lakeshore Productions: Auditions for the upcoming movie Hustler, a true story about the life a the most notorious female criminal in Wisconsin's history. Three leading roles are still not cast. Looking for while male age 18-24, one female age 17-24, one whilte female actor age 7-12. Only these roles are being cast at this time. Experience is preferred, but not required. To be considered for an audition, send your name, contact info, head shot and resume to lakeshoreproductions@yahoo.com. Email to the attention of Kathy Goldstein. The casting director will contact you to schedule an audition appointment.
HOTT Productions: Auditions for Hairspray Aug 11th. Registration 6:45-7 PM. Auditions 7-9:45 PM, Jane Addams Jr HS, 700 S. Springingsuth Rd, Schaumburg. Callbacks Aug 14th. Plan to be at the auditions for the entire time stated. No appointments. Adults and young adults will be taught a song. Those auditioning as dancers will be taught a combination. Dress to move. Bring a current picture and resume. Voluntary, non-paid. Production dates Nov 5-14, Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts.
Chicago Master Singers: Auditions for the 2010-11 season held Aug 10, 12, 16, and 19 in Palatine. Directed by Alan Heatherington, it is a 130-voice choral ensemble that performs choral masterworks in collaboration with professional soloists and orchestras. Sing a prepared piece of your choice; bring three copies of the music. Accompanist provided. You will be asked to vocalize and sight-read an unfamiliar piece. Mambership dues are $100/year. Rehearsals are Mondays 7-10 PM in Palatine, beginning Aug 23; also on Tuesdays and Thursday of concert weeks. For an audition appt, e-mail cms.information@gmail.com or call 877-825-5267.
Auditions for an Original Musical Comedy: Seeking actors age 55+, must be able to sing. Auditions are July 30 at Wellington Ave Church, 615 W Wellington, Chicago (4th floor), July 30 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Rehearsals Wednesdays and Fridays 10 AM-noon. Show at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. Production dates 10/6-11/6, 2:00 PM matinees Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Bring headshot/resume and be prepared to wing. Walk-ins welcome. No pay. Phone 773-249-5249 for more information.
Extraordinary Casting: Casting extras of all ages/ethnicities for upcoming projects, including FOX's new TV series "Ride Along" and SHOWTIMES's new series "Shameless". Extraordinary Casting has cast the extras, stand-ins and photo doubles for TV series episodes in Chicago for over ten years (including "ER", "Prison Break", and "The Beast". The company also casts for feature films, indies, music videos, commercials, and print. Visit www.extraordinarycast.net for registration details and the P.O. Box to mail in your photo. Children must have a work permit. Expect long hours if cast. No fees charged.
Midwest Young Artists: Registration now open for the 2010-2011 season. Little Maestro Singers (1st and 2nd grade) and Mighty Maestro Singers (3rd and 4th grade) both meet on Sunday afternoons starting Aug 29th at the MYA Center in Highwood, 878 Lyster Rd, 847-926-9898. Auditions are also open for Voices Rising (5th-8th grades) and the High School Chorale. Rehearsals for the older students are on Sunday evenings in Highwood, starting Aug 29.
LZP Productions: Auditions for Gypsy July 8-9 7-10 PM at St Peter UCC, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. If needed, callbacks will be July 11 at 1 PM. Looking for adults as well as children of all ages. Bring sheet music in the proper key and be prepared for a dance audition. There will also be cold readings from the script. All roles available except Mama Rose, Herbie, and Tessie. Production dates Oct 23-Nov 7 at Cutting Hall in Palatine. Rehearsals begin Aug 22. For more information or to schedule an audition appointment, call 847-540-5932.
Non-Union Student Film Project: Open auditions held July 7th, 9 AM-4:30 PM for student production of Addict. The film is for an advanced production class; to be submitted to film festivals. Director: Robert Rhodes, Shooting 7/9-7/11, 7/16-7/18 in Dekalb. Nonpaying gig. Meals provided on set. Looking for 2 males and 1 female, all 18-25 yrs. If interested in auditioning, reply to gigs-paaem-1825789201@craigslist.org.
Fox Valley Theatre Company: Auditions for Hairspray June 26 1-4 PM and June 28 6-9 PM at the Visual and Performing Arts Center of Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin. Studnets entering their freshman year in high school this fall through age 21 are eligible to audition. For information or to register, visit www.cteelgin.com.
TesserAct Theatre Ensemble: Auditions for the remainder of its 2010 season and the first half of its 2011 season, June 26-27 6:30-9:00 PM at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Bring 16 bars of a song and a one-minuite memorized monologue or story. Be prepared to sing or read from the show of your choice. The shows include The Second Oldest Profession Aug 20-22, Alas! Alack! Zorro's Back! Aug 27-Sept 5, The Christmas Schooner Nov 19-28, and Earl Tracy, early February 2011.
Elgin Theatre Company: Auditions for The Producer June 19 noon-3 PM, June 20 7-10 PM at the Sears Gallery of Elgin Academy, corner of Park St and Academy place, downtown Elgin. Prepare 16 bars of a song and bring music. Come prepared to learn a simple dance routine. If auditioning for a major role, preprare a one-minute comedic monologue and be ready to cold-read from the script. Production dates are Sept 10-Oct 3. For information call Richard Grieger, 847-338-0506 or e-mail dgremax@core.com.
Greenroom Productions: Auditions for Guys and Dolls held 6/14 6-9 PM at Judson University Fine Arts Bldg, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. Callbacks are 6/15 6-9 PM. All roles available. Must be 16 years of age to audition. Prepare 32 bars or a one-minute song. Accompanist provided, accompaniment track okay. Bring headshot and resume. First rehearsal 6/18. Rehearsals will be Tues evenings (leads only), Wed and Fri evenings. All reharsals in Elgin. Preview shows July 22-23 in Hoffman Estates. Show dates Aug 6-15 in Huntley. E-mail Brook, the production manager, to set up an auditon time, bkras@willowcreek.org. Walk-ins welcome, will be placed in the next available slot. For more information, vist www.greenroomtheater.com.
Highland Park Players: Auditions for Annie held 6/1 and 6/33, 7-9:30 PM at West Ridge Community Center, 636 Ridge Rd., Highland Park. Children ages 7 and up should plan on auditioning between 7-8 PM; Adults and youth 16 and up between 8-9:30 PM. Callbacks, if needed, will be from noon-4 PM June 6. Prepare 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music in the correct key. Be prepared to dance and do cold readings. No reservation needed, no pay. All roles available. Rehearsals begin Aug 22, with performance Oct 15-24 at the Leisure Center in Northbrook. For information, visit www.highlandparkplayers.com.
Spotlighters at the Mette: Auditions for the upcoming salute to Irving Berlin, Say It With Music, will be held May 29 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Auditions are open to adults over the age of 55 and youth over the age of 12 for all vocal ranges. Be prepared to sing an Irving Berlin song of your choice. Bring sheet music in the proper key. Performances are July 22 and Sept 19 at the Wilmette Theatre. Call 847-251-1197 for an audition appointment.
Marriott Theatre: Seeking young African-American girls (ages 10 and under) that can sing and act for the role of Little Ti Moune in Once On This Island. Auditions are May 28, 3-5 PM at Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Warehouse, 1342 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove. For more information and to schedule an appointment, send an e-mail to Peter.Sullivan@Marriott.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for show dates and general audition information.
Elgin Children's Chorus: Auditions for its 2010-11 season to be held May 24 and June 7, 5-6:30 PM at Elgin Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Open to boys with unchanged voices and girls ages 7-16. Ability to read music not required. For information or to schedule an audition, call 847-931-7464 or visit www.ElginChildrensChorus.org.
Up & Coming Theatre: Auditions for Hairspray May 24-25 7-10 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Dr., Rolling Meadows. Open to ages 11 and up. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre selection in the style of the show and be dressed to dance. Accompanist provided. Be ready to cold read. All roles available. Callbacks May 27. Performances first two full weekends in August at Cutting Hall Theater in Palatine. For more information vist www.uactheatre.com
Wishing Star Theatre: Auditions by appointment only for the musical Rent, 6 PM May 24-25 at 28100 Ashley Circle, Suite 105, Libertyville. Seeking experienced actors ages 18 and over. Submit a headshot and resume to linda@wishingstartheatre.com. Prepare 32 bars from a rock musical and a dramatic monologue. Come prepared to dance. Performance dates are July 23-31. For more information, call 847-327-9474. or visit www.wishingstartheatre.com
Theatre in the Woods Auditions for Goodbye Charlie, a comedy by George Axelrod, at 7 PM May 17-18 at Zion Lutheran Church, 10 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield. Looking for three women (mid-20s to early 40s) and four men (30s to 60s). You'll be asked to cold read from the script. No pay. Performance dates July 16-25 at Estonian House in Riverwoods. Those interested in working backstage are also welcome to attend auditions. For more information, call 847-914-0109.
College of Lake County: Auditions for Urinetown, the Musical May 17-18 6:30-10 PM in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Prepare a one-minute song from Urinetown or a similar musical, and a 60-90 second comic monologue. Piano accompanist provided. Appointments not necessary. Bring a resume if you have one. Rehearsals begin June 1. Performance dates are July 16-25. For information, contact Craig Rich at 847-543-2567 or crich@clcillinois.edu.
Barrington Theatre Group: Newly formed, sponsored by the Barrington Cultural Arts Center - auditions for a series of one-act comedies, May 2 at 6 PM at the BCAC Gallery in the Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St., Barrington. Adult male and female roles available. Actors may bring a monologue. Be prepared to cold read from the script. Performance date is June 19 at the BCAC Gallery. For information, e-mail barrington.community.theatre@gmail.com
St. Anne Community Theater: Auditions for Beauty and the Beast, April 19, 20. Prepare 16 bars of a song and a short monologue. Wear comfortable shoes for a dance audition.
St. James Community Theatre: Auditions for Annie on 4/18 1-5 PM, girls 14 and under. All others 4/18 7-9 PM or 4/20 7-9. Callbacks April 24, time TBA. Great parts for all ages. Go to St. james Old Elementary School Basement, enter door A5, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. Show dates July 16-31. Appointments are not necessary. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater sone. Bring a copy of your music and a headshot or recent photo. Wear comfortable shoes for a dance audition. Ages 14 and under will read a poem. Participants 15 and older will read from the script. Visit www.stjamestheatre.org for forms and more information or call 224-345-7200, x 8514.
Elgin OPERA: Auditions for 2nd Community Summer Music Festival, by invitation only. $15 fee required for the accompanist at the time of the audition. Registration must be postmarked by May 4. Auditions in Room 207, Rider Center, Elgin Academy Campus, 350 Park St., Elgin. Warm-up rooms on 3rd floor of the Center. Visit www.elginopera.org for audition forms. You will be contacted once your information is received.
Kirk Players: Auditions for their June production of Philadelphia Story will be in early April. Check www.kirkplayers.com for details.
Elgin OPERA 4th Annual Vocal Competition: Four divisions - Twinkle Little Star (12 and under), Teen Artist (13-18 yrs), Young Artist (19-26 yrs), Emerging Artist (27 yrs and older). Cash awards. Preliminary round for Divisions I and II March 13. Semi-finals March 14. Finals April 10. Preliminary round for Divisions III and IV March 20. Semi-finals March 21, Finals April 11. All events at Kinball Street Theatre on the campus of Elgin Academy, Kinball Street and Dundee Ave., Elgin. For a registration form, visit www.elginopera.org. Registration deadline is Mar 8.
The Elgin Theatre Company: Auditions for M*A*S*H at 6:30-9 PM on Feb 28 and 7-9 PM Mar 1, Sears Gallery of Elgin Academy, corner of Park St. and Academy Place, Elgin. Looking for 15 men and 15 women. Asian men and women needed for several roles (includes an Asian teen male). Acting experience preferred, but no necessary. Also seeking an assistant director and stage manager, both with prior theatre experience, stage hands (any gender, at least 16, no experience needed). Production dates May 7-16. For an appointment, call Madeline Franklin at 847-431-1084 or visit www.elgin-theatre.org.
Great American Songbook High School Vocal Competition: Submit recordings of two contrasting songs from the list of recommended composers along with completed application, color photo, and $50 check made payable to The Michael Feinstein Foundation by Feb 28, 2010. Mail to: The Michael Feinstein Foundation, 12953 Publishers Dr., Ste 200, Fishers, IN 46038. Finalists will be announced by Mar 31. Finals June 5 at University of Indianapolis.. For more information visit www.MichaelFeinsteinFoundation.org or contact Gail Payne at 317-985-5523 or Gail@The GoodsLife.com.
Chicago Symphony Chorus: Auditions for 2010/11 Symphony Center and 2010 Ravinia seasons Feb 27-Mar 19 at Symphony Center, 200 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago. Callbacks Mar 24 and 26. Prepare two pieces in contrasting styles, one in English and the other in a foreign language. Each piece should be a maximum of 3 min. Selections do not need to be memorized. You will be asked to sightread. Accompanist provided. Photocopies should be be clear and in a three-ring binder. Visit www.cso.org/main.taf?p=2,5,5 to download an application. Complete the application and return with a current resume and refundable $20 deposit by Feb 12. The deposit will be refunded upon check-in or upon cancellation with more than 48 hrs avance notice. Indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for an audition appointment. Candidates will be notified of assigned times on a rolling basis. Mail applications to: Chicago Symphony Chorus, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604.
Classical Singer High School Vocal Competition: First round auditions at North Park College, Anderson Chapel, 3225 W. Foster (corner of Foster and Spaulding Avenues) on Feb 6. On-street parking or in two North Park lots, Foster and Kedzie or Foster and Kimball. $75 registration fee covers all rounds of the competition. Second round May 29, semi-finals/finals May 30 New York at the annual convention. Over $2 mil in scholarships available. Cash prices to top three national winners. Sing one selection of your choice. Judges ask to hear a portion of a second selection. Go to classicalsinger.com for details and registration.
Music by the Lake: Auditions for all roles (including paid choral positions) for Verdi's La Traviata Jan 23 and 24, 11 AM-5 PM, Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University (Wabash entrance), 430 S. Michigan Ave, 7th floor, Room 730, Chicago. Bring a current resume and headshot. Be prepared to sing 15 min prior to your scheduled appointment. Accompanist provided. Sing one aria in Italian. A second aria of your choosing may be requested. For more information or to schedule an audition, call Kimberly Porter at 262-245-8581 or e-mail at kporter@aurora.edu. Production dates: July 24-25, Ferro Pavilion..
Lyric Opera of Chicago: Auditions in Jan and Feb for experienced, classically trained singers in all voice categories who seek positions in the company's choral ensemble for the 2010-2011 season. Tenors are highly encouraged to apply. Preliminary auditions will be Jan 29-30, Feb 4-5, Feb 10 and 13. Auditions are by invitation only. To obtain an audition invitation, singers must submit a current resume and photo to Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chorus Auditions Coordinator, 20 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 860, Chicago, IL 60606. Include a cover letter indicating your first, second and third choices for an audition date. Deadline for submitting materials is Jan 22. Walk-ins will not be seen. Visit www.lyricopera.org and click on the About Lyric link for an audition brochure. For more information, call the audition hotline, 312-827-3548.
On Your Toes Studio: Auditions for Annie on Jan17 4-6 PM at On Your Toes, 1014 Weiland Rd., Buffalo Grove. Open to youth in grades 3-7. Preregistration required, call 847-279-3899. Prepare a short monologue and musical theatre selection of your choice. No accompanist will be provided, so please bring a CD accompaniment. Laurel Reinhart will be directing the production.
Elgin Children's Chorus: Auditions for singers ages 7-16 from 4:45-5:30 PM Jan. 4 and 5-7 PM Jan 7 at Elgin Community College's Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Designed to be a simple process that will put singers at ease. Ability to read music not required. To schedule an audition, visit www.elginchildrenschorus.org or call 847-931-7464. |
| None of the opportunities listed here have been researched or endorsed by Bel Canto Studios. Students and their families are asked to decide the merit of each once they have additional information.
TownSquare Players: Looking for 25 men and 2 women for a March 2010 production of 1776. Auditions are Dec 14 and 15 7-9:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukke Valley Rd, Woodstock. Callbacks same place, Dec 17. Be prepared to sing up to 16 bars of a song that shows your range, preferably from a musical. Accompanist provided. No tapes, CD, a cappella. Dance will be taught, dance shoes not needed. For more information, contact Lou Czarny at 815-236-1937 or czarny@sbcglobal.net.
Theater D: Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor will be Dec 10 6:30 PM and Dec 12 1 PM, Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield. All parts are available. Be prepared to cold read from the script. A one-minute monologue is welcome, but not required. Show dates are March 12-21. For information or to schedule an audition, contact Donna Price at 847-650-6598 or donna@thaterd.com.
Big Deal Productions: Auditions for the non-musical production of Gooney Bird Green and Her True Life Adventures, noon-3 PM on Dec 5, by appointment only. Auditions are open to students in grades 2-5. There will also be a workshop for studnets on Dec 3 at the Buffalo Grove Park District's Alcott Center. Call 847-850-2152 for information.
Big Deal Productions: The performing arts group managed by the Buffalo Grove Park District. Auditions for 6th-12th graders for West Side Story from 5-9:30 PM: Dec 2, by appointment only. There will also be a workshop for participants on Dec 1 at the Buffalo Grove Park Dsitrict's Alcott Center. Call 847-850-2152.
Stagecoach Players: Auditions for Music Man are scheduled for Nov 21 1-4 PM and Nov 22 4-8 PM at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave, Sycamore. Production dates are Mar 4-Mar 14, 2010. Auditions are open to anyone between the ages of 8-80. Family's are encouraged to audition together. There are good parts for all ages. Be prepared to sing 8 bars of a musical selection of your choice and cold read from the script. An accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals begin in early January. Call Sue Johnson at 815-739-4472 for more information.
Buffalo Grove Arts Commission: Deadline to sign up for an audition for Little Limelight Cafe is Sept 25. Performance is 7-9 PM on Oct 16 at Tripp School in Buffalo Grove. Looking for performers in grades 2-8. Auditions by appointment only 6:30-8:30 PM on Oct 2 at Tripp School. Electric piano and microphones provided. Singers bring an instrumental accompaniment track. Singing along with a vocal CD will not be permitted. Performance limit is 3 minutes. To sign up for an audition, email BGArts@vbg.org. Include performer's name, grade, school, parent contact name, phone, email, and type of performance. Priority will be given to Buffalo Grove district students. For information or to sign up by phone, call 847-459-2518.
TownSquare Players Inc: Open auditions for the fall play Leading Ladies, from 7-9:30 PM: Sept 13-14 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. No appointment necessary. No parts have been precast. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and participate in improv activites. A prepared monologue or scene is acceptable, but not required, must be no longer than three minutes. Performance dates are Nov 6-22. For information, call janie Czarny, 815-354-0072.
Teen Improv Ensemble: Auditions at 1 PM Sept 13 at Improv Playhouse, 116 W. Lake St., Libertyville. The ensemble has been invited for the past five years to the National Teen Comedy Festival, to be held in May 2010 at the Harold Washington Center, Chicago. For information, call 847-968-4529 or visit www.improvplayhouse.com.
Marriott Theatre: Open call for the roles of Tiny Tim (boys able to play 8-10 yrs old) and Young Scrooge/Ensemble (boys able to play 10-12 yrs old) in A Christmas Carol, 11-2 PM Sept 12 at the theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Bring a one-minute song of your choice, a recent 8x10 picture with resume on back, and sheet music in your key. An accompnaist will be provided. To request a time slot, e-mail Peter.Sullivan@Marriott.com with a one-hour window of availability, your child's name, age, and phone number. Roles will be double cast. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for show calendar and additional audition information.
Harper College: Auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank on Sept 2 and 3, 7-10 PM at Harper College Liberal Arts Center Drama Lab, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine (Bldg L, room L109), parking lot #2. Looking for a strong ensemble of dedicated actors. All roles are open. You do not need to be a Harper College student to audition. Rehearsals begin in Sept. Production dates Nov 13-22. Prepare a 2-3 min dramatic monologue. Bring headshot and resume. Callbacks Sept 5, 12-4 PM. To schedule an appointment, contact Kevin Long at 847-925-6944 or klong@harpercollege.edu.
Lyric Opera of Chicago: Auditions for volunteer supers for Tosca on Aug 31 at 6 PM. Looking for 17 men, 6 boys, and 3 girls (non-speaking, non-singing parts). Men must be 5'7"-6'3", boys 9-14 up to 5'1", girls 10-14 up to 4'10". Performances run Sept 26-Oct 13 and Jan 10-29. Rehearsals start Sept 8.
Goodman Theatre: Looking for children to audition for the Dickens A Christmas Carol. Aug 31, 10 AM - 3 PM at 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Performers ages 5-17 needed for several roles, including Tiny Tim and the Cratchit children. Register for audition times from 9:30-11:30 AM in the lobby of the theatre. Do not call the theatre to make audition appointments. Prepare a memorized poem or monologue (one minute or less) and one verse of a song, perferably a traditional holiday song or Chrismas carol, to be sung without accompaniment. Bring a photo and resume. Include age, height, weight, previous theatrical and related experience/training, address, and contact information. Production dates are Nov 20-Dec 31.
Elgin Children's Chorus: Looking for girls and boys (with unchanged voices), ages 7-16. Augitions will be held from 5-7 PM Aug 31 and Sept 10 at the Elgin Community College Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Auditions are not stressful and children do not need to read music. Prepare "My Country 'Tis of Thee and the round "Are You Sleeping". For information or to schedule an audition, visit www.elginchildrenschorus.org or call 847-931-7464.
Greater Lincolnshire Chamger of Commerce: Idol contest Aug 29 11 AM in conjunction with Taste of Lincolnshire. Individuals and groups welcome. No fee to register, but advance registration is required. Call Cathy Wolfson, 847-276-2566.
College of Lake County: Anne Frank and Me auditions Aug 25-26 at 6:30 PM in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Mainstage Theatre. Seeking a cast of eight females from age 10-adult and four males 14-adult. Prepare a 90 second memorized monologue or read a short piece from the play. Bring an acting resume. Reharsals begin Aug 31. Performance dates are Sept 30-Oct 4. Contact Craig Rich at 847-543-2567 or crich@clcillinois.edu for more information.
College of Lake County: Auditions for An Enemy of the People Aug 25-26 at 6:30 PM in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Studio Theatre. Performance dates Nov 13-21. Perform a 90 second to two minute dramatic monologue, preferably from a play by Ibsen or Chekov. Looking for two femail leads 18 or older, seven men age 18 or older (especially men over 40), two boys 10-15, plus many small speaking parts for all ages, genders, and types. Contact Craig Rich at 847-543-2567 or crich@clcillinois.edu.
FAME National Talent Search: Aug 22-23 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Multi-city talent competition open to singers, dancers, musicians, and other performers. First 400 qualifying acts to register between 9 AM and noon on Aug 22 at Six Flags will be eligible for an audition. Participants must be at least 14 yrs old. Can register as an individual or as a group of no more than eight performers. Park admission required for registration on Aug 22. Auditions throughout the day with the top 10 acts advancing to semifinals on Aug 23. One finalist will be chosen to compete in finals at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia CA in Sept. Grand prize is $5,000, a photo spread in OK! Magazine, a trip to Hollywood, and a meeting with a talent agent and studio executive. All interested participants have 45 seconds to do one of the following:: sing one song a cappella, perform a dance routine to a segment of the motion picture's theme song "Out Here on My Own", or perform any other activity that shows performing talent. For information and official rules, visit www.generationfame.com
Deerfield Park District: Auditons for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Looking for adults and high school students, Aug 19-20 6:30 PM. Youth auditions Aug 22: grades 4-5 9:30 AM, grades 6-8 1 PM. Youth auditions open only to residents of Deerfield Pk District or those who attend Deerfield schools. Callbacks Aug 23. All auditions at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Dr., Deerfield. Actors provide sheet music and perform 16 bars of a song. Wear movement attire and shoes. Production dates Nov 13-22 at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield. For information visit www.deerfieldfamilytheater.com or call Susan Redondo at 847-223-2659.
Chicago Master Singers: Auditions for 2009-2010 season on Aug 18-20 at 6-10 PM. Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith Rd., Palatine. To reserve an audition time, call 877-TALK CMS (825-5267). Leave your name, phone, and preferred audition date. An accompanist will be provided. CMS rehearsals are Mon 7-10 PM in Palatine, beginning Aug 24. Rehearsals also on Tuesday and Thursday of concert weeks. Performances are Friday and Sunday evenings at the Divine Word Chapel in Techny, near Northbrook. Germany tour plannrf for July 1-11, 2010. Visit www.chicagomastersingers.org for information.
The Kirk Players: Open auditions for fall production of Sherlock's Last Case, 7 PM Aug 17-18 at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Actors will read from the script. Bring a picture and resume. Applications for technical positions will also be accepted at this time. There is no compensation for any position.
Young Actor's Studio Chicago: Open auditions for youth ages 7-18, Aug 15 at Harvest Bible Chapel, 255 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich and Aug 18 at Ela Area Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich for the holiday musical The Shoemaker and the Elves. Actors 12 and older should prepare a monologue and song. Actors 7-12 will be asked to perform a simple script reading and be led in a song. Prior experience is not needed. Weekly rehearsals will be on Saturdays, beginning Aug 22. Register for an audition at www.yaschicago.com. For information e-mail Stephanie@yaschicago.com or call 224-717-9456.
American Grands XV: Applications for the January 30, 2010 concerts will be accepted starting Aug 12. Deadline to apply is Sept 25. Annual festival with over 400 pianists in three concerts at 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Held at Elgin Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center. 12 new Yamaha grands, showcasing classical and popular music in arrangements for multiple pianos. Mandatory rehearsals are Jan 10 at Cordogans Pianoland on Rt 38 in Geneva. Four additional rehearsals at ECC Arts Center. Each performer is only required to attend two of the rehearsals between Jan 26-29. Address questions to americangrands@elgin.edu.
Bartlett Park District: Auditions for Guys and Dolls 7/29, 7/30, 8/1. Call 630-540-4834 or email sfitzsimons@bartlettparks.org for more information and an audition appointment. Ages 8 through adult. You must be 8 yrs old by the audition date. Adults to be cast in principle and supporting roles. Youth cast in various scenes depending on age. See www.bartlettparks.org for an audition form. Performance dates Oct 16-18, 22-24 at the Oak Room Stage int eh Bartlett Community Center.
Highland Park Players: Auditions for The Wizard of Oz on 8/10 and 8/11, 7-10 PM at West Ridge Community Center, 636 Ridge Rd., Highland Park. No appointment needed. Callbacks 8/13, 7-10 PM. First rehearsal 8/18 7 PM. All roles available, ages 8 through adult. No pay. Come ready to sing 16 bars, cold-read, and dance. Bring sheet music in your key. Performances are Oct 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 at The Northbrook Theatre, Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Call the hotline at 847-604-4771 for more information.
Open casting call for feature film Lifed: To be shot in Birmingham AL. Directed by academy award nominated Lexi Alexander, teaming up with Alan and Hugh Hunter. The last collaboration for these directors earned an Oscar nonimation in 2003. Goes into production the end of Aug. Casting for principals and background extras starts 7/27/09. For audition information email lifedmovie@yahoo.com. Storyline: young Alabama boy shares his father's passion for R&B. Just before he is to sing in a contest, his dad is call up for a tour in Afghanistan. Father manages to reunite for the big performance. Production company: Hunter Films, 500 23rd St. S, Birminham, AL 35233.
American Idol Auditions for Season 9: Registration and auditions at the Chicago United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. Registration Sat 6/20 and Sun 6/21. Auditions Mon 6/22. Gate 7 entry. Parking $21, no in or out priveleges, no overnight parking. Go to the American Idol site for more information: http://www.americanidol.com/auditions/season_9/chicago/.
Second Annual Barrington Talent Show: July 6 and July 7, open to individuals and groups of any age. Applications are available at www.barrington-il.gov. For more information, call 847-304-3479.
Bar 1's Big Break Vocal Competition: Must be 21 yrs of age or older to enter. Online application required. All 9 rounds of the competition will be held at Duffy's Tavern & Grill, 420 1/2 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago. Round 1 will include up to 500 contestants: 6/15, 6/16, 6/22, and 6/23. Subsequent rounds run through 8/10. Fianls on 8/17. Grand prize $15,000. See the following link for more information: http://www.bar1bigbreak.com/rules.php.
Barrington Children's Choir: Auditions for 2009-2010 season for children in grades 1-11 during the first week in June. Call 847-381-6607 or email singbcc@aol.com for an appointment. For information, visit www.barringtonchildrenschoir.org.
Elgin OPERA: Third annual vocal competition, registration deadline June 1. Cash awards and scholarships to the company's first Community Outreach Music Festival. Finalists will sing in concerts and participate in master classes with professionals. Divisions include: 12 and under, teen artist 13-18, young artist 19-26, emerging artist (over 27 yrs). Preliminary round and semifinals June 6-7 and 13-14 at Kimball Street Theatre in Elgin. Finals are at the Professional Building, 164 Division St., Elgin, on June 27-28. Registration forms may be downloaded from www.elginopera.org or call 847-695-5014.
Red Rose Children's Choir: Auditions for 2009-2010 season from 9 AM - 2 PM, May 30 at Holy Cross Church, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Call Amy Younts to make an appointment, 847-548-8432. Audition forms and more information is available at www.rrcchoir.org.
Up & Coming Theatre: Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, May 28-29 7-10 PM for ages 16 and over, May 31 1-4 PM for childrens chorus, first grade to age 15. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 119 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg. Arrive no later than 9 PM, 3:30 PM for chilfen. Be prepared to dance. Prepare 16-32 bars of any Broadway song. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Picture and resume requested but not required. Also prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. All roles ar eavailable. Reharsals held at the church. Performances Aug 7-16 at Cutting Hall in Palatine. For more information, visit www.uactheatre.com.
ArtReach Educational Theatre and Spotlite Theatrix Productions: Auditions for High School Musical 2, May 22 6-9 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine. Bring an accompaniment CD and sing a verse and chorus of a song in the style of the show. Be prepared to read and/or dance. Rehearsal begins in early June. Performances the first weekend in August. For information, visit www.artreachspotlite.com. For an audition appointment, call 630-808-5852.
College of Lake County: Auditions for The Sound of Music, May 18-19, Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Actors, singers, and dancers needed, children to adults. Adults should prepare a song from the production and a two-minute monologue. Children should prepare a short song from the production. Auditions will also consist of cold readings and improvisation. Be prepared to stay through the entire evening. Callbacks are May 21. Performance dates are July 17-26. For information, call 847-543-2967.
Open Call for Child Talent: Talent agent Jessica Brady from Jennifer's Talent Unlimited, Milwaukee, will host an open call for child talent representation on May 9 at Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Libertyville. Models and actors 4-12 yrs old, 10 AM - 12:30 PM. Children 13 yrs and old. 1 PM - 3:30 PM. For television, film, and print/modeling representation. Looking for union and non-union talent. No height requirement for TV or film. Print models females 14+ must be 5'7" and up, males 5'11" and up. Early 20's and older open call will be on another date. Headshots and resumes preferred but not required. For information call 847-968-4529 or visit www.improvplayhouse.com.
Elgin Theatre Company: Auditions for A Comedy Spectacular 2, a re-enactment of old time radio comedy shows. May 3-4 7-9 PM at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. Be prepared to cold read from the script. Callbacks held as needed. Performance dates are June 13-27. Call 847-695-1316 or visit www.elgin-theatre.org.
Classical Singer's High School Vocal Competition 2009: To register for the first round (held Nov 1- Mar 15 in various locations across the country), call 1-877-515-9800 or visit www.ClassicalSinger.com/convention/hscomp. Chicago auditions will be held on Feb 7th at North Park Univeristy. Application deadline is one week before the competition date, but register early because Chicago fills fast. Top singers at each location advance to final rounds in Chicago May 30-31. Each singer receives written feedback from university faculty as well as a free ticket to the College Expo recruiting fair and masterclasses. Bel Canto students may use the discount code LFNATS1 to save $10 on their $75 registration fee. $2 million dollars in cash prizes and scholarships.
Village of Buffalo Grove Arts Commission: Seeking teens 14-19 yrs of age to perform at Limelight Cafe from 7-10:30 PM May 1, eSkape in the Buffalo Grove Town Center. Admission $5, free for performers. To sign up call 847-459-2518 or email BGArts@vbg.org.
St. James Theatre Productions: Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof, April 24 6:30-9:30 PM and Saturday April 25 1:30-5:00 PM. Held at St. James Parish, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Old Elementary School Basement. Enter door A5. Please bring head shot or school photo. Show dates 7/17-19, 7/23-26, 7/30-8/1. For mor info, visit or call: www.stjamestheatre.org, 224-345-7200.
St. Anne Community Theatre: Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7-9 PM March 10-11 at St. Anne Parish Center, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington. Auditions are open to youth ages 10-19 yrs of age. Prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song and provide sheet music. Dress for movement and prepare a two minue monologue. Call 847-382-5300, x. 400 or visit www.stannetheater.com.
Lake Forest Children's Theatre Company: Accepting registrations for spring production of The Sound of Music. All students ages 5-11 receive a role in the production. Rehearsal locations include Deerfield and Soul to Sole in Buffalo Grove. Registrants choose one location for one day a week to rehears for two hours. Performances close to the rehearsal locations. Visit www.thechildrenstheatreco.com or call 847-831-0555
Midwest Young Artists: Auditions for 2009-2010 season held in March and April. Voices Rising (th-8th grade choir), Choral (high school), Vocal Chamber Ensembles (middle and high school). No audition required for Miniature Young Arts (1-5 yr olds), Choristers (2nd -4th graders). Sign up for an audition at www.mya.org/forms/audition.php. For information call 847-926-9898 or visit www.mya.org.
Music on Stage: Auditions for 1776, Feb 8 6-9 PM, Feb 9 7-10 PM, Feb 11 7-10 PM. By appointment only. Prepare 32 bars of music from the show or another Broadway song that showcases your voice; dress for a movement audition. Callbacks may include script readings and additional singing and dancing. Accompanist provided. Performances April 11-16, Cutting Hall. Call Ann Steward at 847-526-2493 for an audition.
Interlochen Fine Arts Camp: Open to grades 3-12. Programs are 1-6 weeks, June-August. Scholarships and financial aid available. Deadline to submit a demo is Feb 1, 2009. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if openings remain. Contact 800-681-5912 or visit www.interlochen.org/art09 for more information.
Aurora University's Music by the Lake: Chicago auditions for an English production of Madama Butterfly held at CCPA (Chicago College of Performing Arts/Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Rm 730, 7th floor)) on Jan 31 and Feb 1. Use Wabash Ave. entrance. Callbacks Feb 15 at Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL. Performances scheduled for July 18-19 in Ferro Pavilion on Geneva Lake. Paid choral positions available. All roles open. Bring a current resume and headshot. Be prepared to sing 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Accompanist provided. Sing one are in English, preferably from Madama Butterfly or another Puccini opera. A second aria may be requested. To schedule an audition or request more information, call Julia Rowehl at 262-245-8597 or email at jrowehl@aurora.edu.
Palatine Children's Chorus: Auditions on Jan 7 in Room 1B of the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Open to children who will be 8 yrs and older when the session begins on Jan 12. All children who audition will be accepted into the Treble or Intermezzo Choirs. Sponsored by Palatine Park District. Call 847-705-5123, x. 237 for an audition appointment.
Elgin Children's Chorus: Auditions Jan 5 4-7 PM at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Open to allc hildren with unchaged voices, age 7-16. Ability to read music is not required. Sing My Country Tis of Thee and Are You Sleeping for the audition. To schedule an appointment, visit www.elginchildrenschorus.org or call 847-931-7464.
CCNATS 2009 Vocal Competition: Online applications due Jan 5, www.ccnats.org. The $35 registration fee and proof of age must be submitted to your voice teacher prior to the Jan 5 deadline. High school auditions will be held Feb 14th 11 AM - 5 PM at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Each participant receives written feedback from several voice teachers. Students who progress to the final round will receive additional comments from a larger panel of judges. Winners perform after the competition concludes.
Schaumburg Community Singers: Seeking sopranos, altos, tenors and basses for 2009 season. Applicants myust be at least 18 yrs old, have a basic familiarity with sightreading music, be able to commit to rehearsals and concerts. Repertoire includes Broadway and Hollywood show tunes, Big Band era songs, and patriotic numbers. For information, call Gary Koca 630-837-4139.
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