Door Shakespeare Inc
Baileys Harbor, WI

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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

BREAK: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

CONTRACT

SPT

$623 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Door Shakespeare's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please share two contrasting monologues: one Shakespeare, and the second a contrasting classical or heightened-language piece from any period. Dialects are not required for initial submissions but may be requested at callbacks. This season will feature acoustic music by actors. Those wishing to share their musical talents may optionally prepare 16 bars of music from any cultural tradition; musical theater selections are also welcome. If you are able to self-accompany on a portable instrument, please do so. Actors who choose to sing may also bring recorded accompaniment. A Bluetooth speaker will be available in the room. All material should fit within a 3-minute time period. The second monologue may be omitted if you are submitting a musical selection. Please provide a headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

557 W Randolph St

1st Fl

Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Director: Amy Ensign

Director, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST: Eva Breneman

Director, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: TBA

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Producing Artistic Director: Amy Ensign

Director, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST: Eva Breneman

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal: June 1, 2026

First public performance: June 29, 2026

Closing performance: August 22, 2026

OTHER

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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

William Shakespeare’s LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST

NOTE: An ensemble of 10 actors will play all roles. Specific tracks will reflect the skills and needs of the ensemble.

SEEKING:

KING OF NAVARRE, also known as Ferdinand

BEROWNE, lord attending the King

LONGAVILLE, lord attending the King

DUMAINE, lord attending the King

THE PRINCESS OF FRANCE

ROSALINE, lady attending the Princess

MARIA, lady attending the Princess

KATHERINE, lady attending the Princess

BOYET, attendant to the Princess

MARCADE, a messenger

ARMADO, a knight and braggart

MOTH, page to Armado

HOLOFERNES, a school teacher

NATHANIEL, a curate

DULL, a constable

COSTARD, a clown

JAQUENETTA, a dairymaid

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, by Oscar Wilde

SEEKING:

JOHN WORTHING, J.P., a respectable young gentleman leading a double life, clever, earnest, and charming.

ALGERNON MONCRIEFF, witty, playful, and fond of schemes, enjoys banter and comedic mischief.

REV. CANON CHASUBLE, D.D., dignified yet comically earnest clergyman.

MERRIMAN (butler to Mr. Worthing) and LANE (servant to Mr. Moncrieff), will be played by one actor. Merriman is proper, efficient, and slightly formal, Lane is dry, witty, and subtly sardonic, providing comedic commentary on his employer’s schemes.

LADY BRACKNELL, formidable aristocrat, sharp-tongued, commanding, and delightfully strict.

HON. GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX, sophisticated, confident, and witty, determined in her affections.

CECILY CARDEW, young, imaginative, and romantic, clever and playful.

MISS PRISM, Cecily Cardew’s governess; stern and proper with subtle eccentricity and comedic charm.

SALARY

SPT $623 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

UNION

AEA