Second City Inc. | Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Submission

REVISED

Updated Submission deadline date.

CONTRACT

Special Agreement

$152.57 per show

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Second City - Chicago 2026 Season (See breakdown).

These are improvised auditions, and we are not seeing actors for traditional scripted plays or roles.

We are seeking improvisational acting talent to cast as understudies for the Chicago Touring Company and other upcoming projects. You must be a graduate of an improv and sketch comedy institution (i.e. The Second City Conservatory, iO, UCB, The Pit, The Magnet, The Annoyance Theater, etc.) to be considered for an audition slot. Improv and sketch comedy experience is a plus.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

To submit, please send your headshot and resume for consideration. Subject line must read: AEA SC General Auditions 2026. You must be a graduate of a recognized improv and sketch comedy institution. Any submissions sent after the time designated will not be considered. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 9, 2026, at 10am.

Deadline: 03/09/2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL
Jeremy Smith: General Manager

Expected to attend audition:
Casting Director, with various Second City
Directors and Producers
Auditions will be lead by a Second City Director.

OTHER DATES
Potential Audition Date - April 13, 14, and 15
Callbacks - April 17, 2026

Group auditions last 30 minutes and we have
11 slots per day. Starting at 9:45 AM and ending at 5pm.

If you have conflicts with the April auditio dates, there will be another round of auditions
in 2027. Audition dates for 2027 have yet to be determined. Various projects throughout the year.

OTHER

www.secondcity.com

If offered the role of understudy, you must reside in Chicago, IL. We do not pay a
relocation fee for these projects.

Auditions will take place at:
The Second City Training Center - Donny's
Skybox - 230 W. North Avenue, 4th Floor,
Chicago, IL. 60610 If driving, we recommend using the SpotHero app to find affordable parking.

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 submit.

SALARY

Special Agreement $152.57 per show

UNION

AEA