Adams Theatre Company
Black Box, Tricking the Boxes, and The People’s Princess – Actor Submissions
Audition · Chicago
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Closes in 4 daysOnline form
The role
Who they’re looking for
Chicago based actors
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?
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
Open the download in your calendar app to add the dates and a reminder the day before.
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
Submit using the Google Form. Play and character descriptions and performance details are linked in the post.
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
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
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
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