Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

Monday, January 5, 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

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

CONTRACT

CAT

$718 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for the role of Sam Cooke in THE JACKIE WILSON STORY.

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

SEEKING:

SAM COOKE: Sings (tenor), 20-40. research

SAM COOKE for references

PREPARATION

Please prepare 1 contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic), brief selection of any SAM COOKE song to be sung a Capella. Bring your headshot & resume.

LOCATION

Black Ensemble Theatre
4450 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640

PERSONNEL
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
Rehearsals are generally held Tues-Fri 6p-10p, and Sat & Sun 12p-10p (Not including
Tech week).

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