Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Sign-ups will end early due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
CAT
$697.05 weekly minimum (Tier 4)
Equity actors for roles in Black Ensemble Theater's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown). Some roles will be understudied.
Please prepare 1 contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) and/or a brief selection of a soul song (Gospel, Motown, R&B, Blues, Pop, etc). An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Black Ensemble Theatre
4450 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Jackie Taylor - Founder/CEO
Expected to attend:
Daryl Brooks - Producing Managing Director
Caren Blackmore - Casting Liaison
See breakdown for production specific dates.
www.blackensemble.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity 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.
Preview: March 1, 2, 7, 8
Open: March 9
Close: April 20
“Elvis Presley was a Black Man” is a story about family, love and the innocence of childhood. What did Elvis Presley mean to a little Black girl and boy from the projects growing up in the 60's? He was their world! This is a story of Janet and Joe, two little kids from the projects – who loved Elvis Presley.
JANET - 40s, Sings
YOUNG JANET - teens-20s, Sings
JOE - teens-20s, Sings and moves well
4 ENSEMBLE MEN - 20s-50s, Sings and plays various roles
4 ENSEMBLE WOMEN - 20s-50s, Sings and plays various roles
Preview: May 31, June 1, 6, 7
Open: June 8
Close: W/O Ext July 20
From Bessie Smith to Elton John, The LGBTQIA+ community has been an integral part of the music industry. Join us as we go on a journey learning just how these artists had to struggle for acceptance of their sexuality in an industry that claims to be all inclusive.
5 ENSEMBLE WOMEN - 20s-60s, Sings and plays various roles
5 ENSEMBLE MEN - 20s-60s, Sings and plays various roles
Preview: Sept. 6, 7, 12, 13
Open: Sept. 14
Close: Oct 19
Sisterhood. What does that really mean? There is no better example than the relationship of these 3 musical icons, making music and supporting each other in times when the world tried to pull them apart. This powerful story proves that nothing or no one can destroy true friendship.
DEE - 20s-40s, Sings
GIGI - 20s-40s, Sings
BEA - 20s-50s, Sings
3 ENSEMBLE WOMEN - 20s-40s, sings and plays various roles
3 ENSEMBLE MEN - 20s-40s, sings and plays various roles
Preview: Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 5, 6
Open: Dec. 7
Close: Jan. 18, 2026
Auditions for this production will be held at a later date.
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