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Adams Theatre Company

Black Box, Tricking the Boxes, and The People’s Princess – Actor Submissions

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Mon, Sep 28, 2026

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The role

Who they’re looking for

Chicago based actors

Playing age, Equity, understudy… what do these mean?

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The commitment

What does it pay?

Volunteer

Contract: Non-Equity

Dates & location

Performances

Play readings are intended every two/three weeks, with audience discussions to follow.

Performances

Oct 12, 2026

First round of readings, Monday, October 12th.

Performances

Oct 26, 2026

First round of readings, Monday, October 26th.

Rehearsals

Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability.

Performances location

Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters

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How to apply

Submit using the Google Form. Play and character descriptions and performance details are linked in the post.

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Application email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com

Before you apply

  • The listing is labeled “Anywhere,” while the description says readings take place throughout the Chicago area and the call seeks Chicago-based actors.
  • The description includes https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9, while the “To apply” link is https://forms.gle/KvHTwk6xb7eZNY7X9.
Full posting and updates
Actor submissions for Black Box, Tricking the Boxes, and The People’s Princess in Adams Theatre Company’s “The New Works Network” Play Reading & Development Series. The company seeks Chicago-based actors. The first round of readings is October 12 and 26, with readings intended every two/three weeks and audience discussions afterward. Each play will receive two in-person rehearsals and a Zoom read-through; the schedule is TBD based on actor/director availability.

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Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal → Description: Play readings are intended every two/three weeks, with audience discussions to follow. Kind: performance Description: First round of readings, Monday, October 12th. Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: First round of readings, Monday, October 26th. Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal

Locations · Sep 23, 2026
Kind: performance Name: various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters throughout the Chicago area → Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters

How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit via the linked Google Form. Read the linked Google Doc for plays, character descriptions, and performance details. Questions or concerns can be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit using the Google Form. Play and character descriptions and performance details are linked in the post. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/KvHTwk6xb7eZNY7X9

Roles · Sep 17, 2026
Not specified →

Locations · Sep 15, 2026
City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters → Kind: performance Name: various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters throughout the Chicago area

How to apply · Sep 15, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit through the Google form (https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9). Questions or concerns may be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Read more about the plays, character descriptions, and performance details in the linked Google Doc (Play & Character Descriptions). Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit via the linked Google Form. Read the linked Google Doc for plays, character descriptions, and performance details. Questions or concerns can be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9

Roles · Sep 15, 2026
Not specified →

Locations · Sep 15, 2026
City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters throughout the Chicago area → City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters

How to apply · Sep 15, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Character/play descriptions are in a linked Google Doc; questions can be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit through the Google form (https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9). Questions or concerns may be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Read more about the plays, character descriptions, and performance details in the linked Google Doc (Play & Character Descriptions). Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9

Schedule · Sep 14, 2026
Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal → Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal

Roles · Sep 14, 2026
Not specified →

Eligibility · Sep 14, 2026
Chicago-based actors → Chicago based actors

How to apply · Sep 14, 2026
Deadline text: Monday, September 28th by 5pm Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9. Questions may be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Play and character descriptions are in the linked Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SYeTSrOnyWoNi0gdYrIB2bQv0z9DiuRzRYWi8UVF37A/edit?usp=sharing Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Character/play descriptions are in a linked Google Doc; questions can be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9

Schedule · Sep 13, 2026
Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal → Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal

Locations · Sep 13, 2026
City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters → City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters throughout the Chicago area

Eligibility · Sep 13, 2026
Chicago based actors → Chicago-based actors

How to apply · Sep 13, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Read the “Play & Character Descriptions” document, then submit through the Google form. Questions or concerns: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Monday, September 28th by 5pm Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9. Questions may be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Play and character descriptions are in the linked Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SYeTSrOnyWoNi0gdYrIB2bQv0z9DiuRzRYWi8UVF37A/edit?usp=sharing Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9

Schedule · Sep 13, 2026
Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal → Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-12 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-12 Description: Our first round of readings will be taking place on Monday, October 12th and 26th. End: 2026-10-26 Kind: performance Start: 2026-10-26 Description: Each play will receive two in person rehearsals and a zoom read through, schedule TBD based on actor/director availability. Kind: rehearsal

Roles · Sep 13, 2026
Not specified →

Pay · Sep 13, 2026
Basis: unspecified Description: Pay Rate: Volunteer Status: unpaid → Basis: unspecified Description: Volunteer Status: unpaid

Locations · Sep 13, 2026
City: Chicago Kind: performance → City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Various rehearsal halls, coffee shops, and local theaters

Eligibility · Sep 13, 2026
Chicago-based actors → Chicago based actors

How to apply · Sep 13, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Submit through the Google form; questions or concerns can be sent to adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9 → Deadline text: Submissions are due Monday, September 28th by 5pm! Email: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com Instructions: Read the “Play & Character Descriptions” document, then submit through the Google form. Questions or concerns: adamstheatrecompany@gmail.com. Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/Ct6Bu7fDp7eEKwFs9

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