Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

Monday, December 1, 2025

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please email: [email protected] .

CONTRACT

CAT

$718 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE JACKIE WILSON STORY.

SYNOPSIS: A story about the life and rise of the Legendary Jackie Wilson.

SEEKING:

Jackie Wilson: 20s- mid 30s, must sing and move well

BB: male, 20 - 30s

Eliza Mae: female 20s -40s

Frieda: female 20s - 30s

Ensemble Members: male/female 20s - 50s must sing and move well

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief selection of any Soul song (Gospel, Blues, R&B, Pop, Motown). Also prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue.

LOCATION

Black Ensemble Theatre

4450 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60640

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Jackie Taylor: Writer and Director

Caren Blackmore: Casting/Assistant to Producing Managing Director

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: JAN 27

Tech: MAR 3

Previews: MAR 7,8,13 & 14

Open: MAR 15

Close: APR 25, 2026

OTHER

www.blackensemble.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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.

SALARY

CAT $718 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

UNION

AEA