Artists' Ensemble Theater
Rockford, IL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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

Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CONTRACT

SPT

$394 weekly minimum (SPT 2)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Artists' Ensemble Theater's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

This audition is taking the place of the Cancelled audition that was supposed to be held on 3/16.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

557 W Randolph St

1st Fl

Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Richard Raether: Producing Artistic Director

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

https://artistsensemble.org/

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

Artists Ensemble Theater 2026-27 Season

UNNEESSARY FARCE

Written by Paul Slade Smith

1st Rehearsal: Aug. 11, 2026

Open: Sept. 10

Close: Sept. 27

Award-winning comedy that combines all the elements of classic farce with a contemporary American plot.

SEEKING:

Eric - male, 30s, a police officer

Billie - female, 20s-30s, a police officer

Karen - female, 30s, a accountant

Mayor Meekly - male, 50s-70s, the mayor

Agent Frank - male, 20s-50s, head of security at Town Hall

Todd - male, 20s-50s, hit man with Scottish accent

Mrs. Meekly - female, 50s-70s, the mayor’s wife

LAST DRIVE TO DODGE

Written by Andrew Lee Creech

1st Rehearsal: Oct. 6, 2026

Open: Nov. 5

Close: Nov. 22

1884, Texas. Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

SEEKING:

RO - Black woman, 30s, an Indentured servant on the ranch

PROPHET - Black man, 30s, A Cowboy on the ranch

BENNETT - White man, 40s, owner of the ranch

MILLIE - White woman, 30s, his sister

NATIVE GARDENS

Written by Karen Zacarías

1st Rehearsal: Feb. 2, 2027

Open: March 4

Close: March 21

A biting, perceptive, and ultimately hopeful sendup to our fraught relationships with those around us.

SEEKING:

Virginia Butley - 60s - 70s, white, an engineer

Frank Butley - 60s - 70s, white, federal employee & avid gardener

Pablo Del Valle - early 30s, Chilean by birth, an attorney

Tania Del Valle - his wife early 30s, Hispanic (from New Mexico) PhD Candidate

PARTNERS IN CRIME

Written by Margaret Raether - adapted from Agatha Christie

1st Rehearsal: Apr. 13, 2027

Open: May 13

Close: May 30

Based on the short stories by Agatha Christie, adventure, intrigue, and comedy abound.

SEEKING:

Tommy - 30s, British, witty and stylish

Tuppence - 30s, British, witty and stylish

Woman #1 - 30s-40s, British, many parts

Man #1 - 30s-40s, British, many parts

Man #2 - 30s-40s, British, many parts

SALARY

SPT $394 weekly minimum (SPT 2)

UNION

AEA