In-person appointments for AEA and non-union performers are available. We also accept all video submissions.
LOCATION
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
AUDITION DATES / TIMES
By appointment only:
Thursday, April 24
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
General Auditions (all actors welcome). Please email JGSmith@AmericanBluesTheater.com to request an appointment.
Friday, Apr 25
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Equity Principal Auditions. Equity actors may sign-up through the Actors’ Equity portal beginning April 17. Non-union actors are welcome to attend as walk-ins.
Saturday, Apr 26
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General Auditions (all actors welcome). Please email JGSmith@AmericanBluesTheater.com to request an appointment.
TAPED AUDITIONS
If actors prefer to submit an audition tape instead of auditioning in person, actors may submit tapes by emailing them to JGSmith@AmericanBluesTheater.com.
All tapes must be received by 5:00 PM CT on Saturday, April 26.
PAY
Mainstage shows are on a CAT Tier 2 contract
Union & non-union actors receive a minimum of $540/wk
SEEKING
Actors (union & non-union) for understudies and actors for future programming, included but not limited to The Commons, @Home, and arts education.
American Blues Theater is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.
PREPARATION
Please prepare one monologue of your choice. The monologue should be between 1 – 2 minutes.
If you play a musical instrument, you are welcome to bring it and play a short (1 – 2 minute) selection to demonstrate your skill. We are always seeking actor-instrumentalist for future projects. We do have a piano, acoustic guitar, cajon, and snare drum on-site that you may use. There is no accompanist in the room.
Please bring one (1) physical copy of your headshot & resume, or email a digital copy in advance to JGSmith@AmericanBluesTheater.com.
PERSONNEL IN ATTENDANCE
Elyse Dolan (she/her) – Associate Artistic Director
Manny Buckley (he/him) – Assistant Producer
J.G. Smith (they/she) – Administrative Assistant
OTHER INFORMATION
All dates and roles are subject to change.
Seeking understudies