Actor
Actors may submit to be considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop and help with the development of new plays.
Avalanche Theatre Company
ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
For future opportunities · Chicago
This theatre is accepting materials for future consideration. There isn’t a confirmed role or audition appointment attached to this invitation.
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Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
How to audition
Online form
The role
Who they’re looking for
Actors, directors, or dramaturgs interested in being considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop and helping with the development of new plays.
Playing age, Equity, understudy… what do these mean?
Playing age is how old a character appears, which may differ from your own age. Equity is the actors’ union; check each theatre’s eligibility rules. An understudy learns a role to perform when the main actor is unavailable.
The commitment
What does it pay?
The theatre hasn’t listed the pay
Dates & location
Rehearsals
Typically 8 rehearsals over the course of 3-4 months.
Performances
Typically 3 staged readings over the course of 3-4 months.
Get ready
What to prepare
The theatre hasn’t listed the materials to prepare. Read its instructions before recording or sending anything.
Help with headshots, résumés, and self-tapes
A headshot is a clear photo of you. An acting résumé lists your performance experience and training. A self-tape is a recorded audition video. Sides are the short script excerpts the theatre asks you to perform. Follow this theatre’s specific instructions.
Your next step
How to apply
fill out the submission form by clicking the submit button below
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
Contact: hello@avalanchetheatre.com
Before you apply
- Chicago-area connection needs review.
- Chicago-area connection needs review.
Full posting and updates
Avalanche is always looking for collaborators to help bring plays in its Next Draft Series to life. Actors, directors, and dramaturgs may submit for consideration for an upcoming workshop. The process typically includes 8 rehearsals and 3 staged readings over 3-4 months; questions may be sent to hello@avalanchetheatre.com.
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
Title · Sep 23, 2026
Artist Submissions → ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
Status · Sep 23, 2026
expired → active
Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: 8 rehearsals and 3 staged readings, taking place over the course of 3-4 months
Kind: rehearsal
Description: 3 staged readings
Kind: performance → Description: Typically 8 rehearsals over the course of 3-4 months.
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Typically 3 staged readings over the course of 3-4 months.
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Not specified → Description: Actors may submit to be considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop and help with the development of new plays.
Name: Actor
Status: open
Eligibility · Sep 23, 2026
Actors, directors, or dramaturgs interested in being considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop. → Actors, directors, or dramaturgs interested in being considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop and helping with the development of new plays.
Schedule · Sep 16, 2026
Description: 8 rehearsals
Kind: rehearsal
Description: 3 staged readings, taking place over the course of 3-4 months
Kind: performance → Description: 8 rehearsals and 3 staged readings, taking place over the course of 3-4 months
Kind: rehearsal
Description: 3 staged readings
Kind: performance
Eligibility · Sep 16, 2026
Actors, directors, or dramaturgs interested in being considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop and helping with the development of new plays. → Actors, directors, or dramaturgs interested in being considered for an upcoming Next Draft workshop.
How to apply · Sep 16, 2026
Instructions: Fill out the submission form by clicking the submit button below.
Method: form
Rolling: Yes
Link: https://airtable.com/appoHj2wBhgcS3VaR/pagG5Qbm1ONKsPVxt/form → Instructions: fill out the submission form by clicking the submit button below
Method: form
Rolling: Yes
Link: https://airtable.com/appoHj2wBhgcS3VaR/pagG5Qbm1ONKsPVxt/form