Auditions

Audition Dates: May 13 & 14 Information can be found at uactheatre.org Audition Sign-Up Only Audition Form & Sign-Up Sign up for an audition time using the links above! All auditionees should prepare 16 - 32 bars of a song that best showcases their vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. Singing acapella is not encouraged. A dance call will be part of your audition. A link to the video of the dance call will be sent to auditionees at the beginning of May. Please dress comfortably, have appropriate footwear and be prepared to move. Rehearsals for this production will be held at the Hemmens Cultural Center, Monday - Thursday from 7-10 pm, with an occasional Saturday rehearsal. Not all cast members will be required at all rehearsals. Show times are 7:30 pm, July 11, 12, 18 & 19, with 3:00 pm matinees on July 13 and 20.​ Auditions, rehearsals, and performances at the  Hemmens Cultural Center - 45 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 For questions, email Lindsey at uactheatre@gmail.com

The Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) is thrilled to announce auditions for the prestigious 50th Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State Production of Newsies to be presented at Illinois State University in January 2026. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity brings together the state’s most talented high school performers, technicians, and musicians for a professionally produced show that will be performed at the annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

Auditions are open to current high school students across Illinois who are passionate about theatre and eager to collaborate with top peers from around the state. Students can audition for roles in the cast, apply for technical crew positions, or audition to be part of the pit orchestra.

Audition Details:

Dates: May 31 or June 7

Locations: Normal, IL or Addison, IL

Who Can Audition: Illinois high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in 2025-2026

Registration & More Info: Visit www.illinoistheatre.org/All-State-Production

The All-State Production is known for its high-caliber performances and the unique opportunity it provides for students to work under the guidance of professional directors, designers, and educators. Participants will gain valuable experience, build lifelong friendships, and be part of a truly unforgettable theatre experience.

“This production is a highlight of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival and an extraordinary opportunity for students to challenge themselves artistically,” said Anna McSweeney, Director of the 2026 All-State Production. “We encourage all dedicated and passionate theatre students to audition and be part of something truly special.”

Interested students should prepare audition materials according to the guidelines provided on the ITA website. Technical crew applicants will be required to submit portfolios, and musicians will need to demonstrate their instrumental proficiency through recorded or live auditions.

For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact:

Christina Ordonez and Michelle Bayer All-State Producers allstateproducers@ihstf.org

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Illinois’ premier high school theatre experience—audition for the 2026 All-State Production today!

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PROM....
THE PROM is directed by Jorge Bermudez with choreography by Karen Shuman, vocal direction by Alex Fayer, orchestra direction by John Gelasi, and assistant director Ethan Drover.

Auditions will take place at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL. Use the front door and follow the signs to the auditions.

Sunday, April 6th – 6 - 9 P.M.

Monday, April 7th – 7-10pm

Callbacks BY INVITATION ONLY on Tuesday, April 8th- 7-10pm

Click here to download the audition forms. Please bring 3 copies to your audition with a headshot or picture of yourself.

If you are unable to attend auditions, we are accepting limited video submissions but please make sure you can be seen and heard clearly. Send your video no later than Sunday, April 6th directly to: rogerz.theatre121@gmail.com.

Festival 56, a professional non-equity summer theatre in Princeton, IL is seeking performers of all ethnicities, physical types, and gender identities ages 18 and up for their resident summer company. Repertory season includes Hairspray, Carrie: the Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (free Shakespeare in the park), and a new works offering along with six late-night cabarets. Co tract dates range between June 11-August 5 for most artists.

Audition Dates and Times:
Video submissions are accepted through February 28, 2025. Pay range $1,350-$2,450 stipend for entire length of contract. Travel stipend, housing provided and discount cards to local businesses, restaurants and shops.

Requirements:
16-32 bars of a musical theatre song (music from the season is welcome) and one minute of a Shakespeare monologue (verse preferred.) Send to Festival56casting@gmail.com

Contact Information:
Jimmy Calitri, artistic director Marc Bitler, casting director Festival56casting@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Bit Theater, Aurora, IL

Ready to bring the funny? Sketch Pants is holding auditions for our March show, Sweatpants! We’re looking for energetic performers to bring brand-new, original sketches to life. No need to prepare anything—just show up, have fun, and be ready to dive in!

 Sign up for a 15-minute audition slot (up to 4 people per slot) here:
 https://www.signupgenius.com/.../20F0545A4A623AAFA7...

 What to expect:

No need to prepare anything! Sides will be provided for a cold reading.
Just bring your energy, creativity, and willingness to have fun!
This is an unpaid opportunity.

Performance Dates & Times:
 Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 8:00 PM
 Friday, March 28, 2025 – 8:00 PM
 Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 8:00 PM

 Rehearsals:
 Saturdays at 10:00 AM at The Bit Theater
 Starting February 22, 2025, and running until March 22, 2025

Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice. A timeless Greek myth retold from the woman’s point of view. Eurydice and Orpheus, whose love defies death, a father’s undying love for his daughter, and three annoying stones who try to make them forget.

Location: 
Chicago Heights Drama Group  
330 W. 202nd St.
Chicago Heights, IL 

Dates and Time: 
February 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 PM
February 16, 22, 23 at 2:00 PM 

Ticket Prices: 
$19 -$25

For more information contact:
708-755-3444. www.dramagroup.org

 

 

LOCATION:
514 56th St., Kenosha, WI 53140

WHO CAN AUDITION:

Anyone aged 16+ (1 Role for child aged 12-16)

SYNOPSIS:

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on "The Corny Collins Show". Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. Tony Award-winning Hairspray featuring 1960s-style dance music and rhythm and blues continues to be one of the most widely produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm but also because of the beautiful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights

AUDITION DATES: (please pick ONLY one 1 hour time slot and arrive at the selected time):

Monday, February 10th, 2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Callbacks: Thursday, February 13th, 6:30PM-9:30PM

Audition Sign Up Link:

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