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Fireside Theatre

Pretty Woman - Chicago ECC Singers (10.23.26)

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The role

Who they’re looking for

Equity chorus singers.

HIGH BELT SOPRANOS AND ALTOS WHO DANCE · Understudy

Playing age: 20s – 30s

Voice: High belt sopranos and altos

Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments.

  • Strong pop/rock singers
  • Strong dancing ability

STRONG POP TENORS AND BARITONES WHO DANCE · Understudy

Playing age: 20s – 30s

Voice: Strong pop tenors and baritones

Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role.

  • Strong pop/rock singers
  • Strong dancing ability
  • Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role

MR. MORSE

Playing age: 30s-40s

Character is male. Any ethnicity. A self-made industrial tycoon who owns a major shipbuilding company. His business becomes a target for a takeover by Edward Lewis and Philip Stuckey. However, he is fiercely determined to fight back.

  • Strong pop/rock singer
  • Mover

GIULIO

Playing age: 18-25

Character is male. Any ethnicity. The young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel; he exudes wide-eyed innocence.

  • Strong comedic timing
  • Strong pop/rock singer
  • Mover

MR. HOLLISTER

Playing age: 30s—40s

Character is male. Any ethnicity. A Beverly Hills high-end clothing store manager who will say or do anything to make a sale.

  • Strong pop/rock singer
  • Strong movement ability

VIOLETTA

Playing age: 20s – 40s

Voice: Glorious high soprano operatic voice

Character is female. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing VIOLETTA in a “La Traviata” sequence.

  • Ability to sing in the pop/rock style
  • Strong movement ability

ALFREDO

Playing age: 20s — 40s

Voice: Glorious high tenor operatic voice

Character is male. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing ALFREDO in a “La Traviata” sequence.

  • Ability to sing in the pop/rock style
  • Strong movement ability

SCARLETT

Playing age: 20s-40s

Character is female. Any ethnicity. A vibrant lounge singer at the Voltaire inside the Beverly Wilshire.

  • Versatile in pop/rock/jazz stylings
  • Strong movement ability
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?

$830 weekly minimum

Contract: Dinner Theatre

Dates & location

Auditions

Oct 23, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026; 9:00 AM (C); Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available.

Rehearsals

Feb 1, 2027

Day of Arrival: 01/31/27 First Rehearsal: 02/01/27

Performances

Feb 18, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027

Opening Performance: 02/18/27 Closing Performance: 04/11/27

Auditions location

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl Chicago, IL

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Access and accommodations: Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

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How to apply

Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater/pop). Those interested in Violetta and Alfredo may sing a legit/operatic song. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. Bring Headshot and Resume stapled together.

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Before you apply

  • The listing labels the job “NON-UNION,” while the notice seeks “Equity chorus singers,” says “ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition,” and states “An Equity Monitor will be provided.”
Full posting and updates
The audition is at Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center, while the listing identifies Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI. Prepare a brief contemporary musical theater/pop song; those interested in Violetta and Alfredo may sing a legit/operatic song. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together and an Equity Membership card. Expected to attend: Heather Patterson King (Director), Trent Soyster (Choreographer), Mary Ehlinger (Musical Director), Chuck Larkin (Musical Supervisor), and Lara Hayhurst (Casting Director).

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We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.

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Schedule · Sep 24, 2026
Description: Friday, October 23, 2026; 9:00 AM (C). Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. End: 2026-10-23 Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-23 Description: Day of Arrival: 01/31/27 End: 2027-01-31 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-31 Description: First Rehearsal: 02/01/27 End: 2027-02-01 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-01 Description: Opening Performance: 02/18/27 Closing Performance: 04/11/27 End: 2027-04-11 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-18 → Description: Friday, October 23, 2026; 9:00 AM (C); Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. Kind: audition Start: 2026-10-23 Description: Day of Arrival: 01/31/27 First Rehearsal: 02/01/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-01 Description: Opening Performance: 02/18/27 Closing Performance: 04/11/27 End: 2027-04-11 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-18

Roles · Sep 24, 2026
Description: Any ethnicity; to appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Name: HIGH BELT SOPRANOS AND ALTOS WHO DANCE Playing age: 20s–30s Skills: Strong pop/rock singing Strong dancing ability Status: open Understudy: Yes Vocal range: High belt sopranos and altos Description: Any ethnicity; to appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Name: STRONG POP TENORS AND BARITONES WHO DANCE Playing age: 20s–30s Skills: Strong pop/rock singing Strong dancing ability Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role Status: open Understudy: Yes Vocal range: Tenors and baritones Description: Male, any ethnicity. A self-made industrial tycoon who owns a major shipbuilding company. His business becomes a target for a takeover by Edward Lewis and Philip Stuckey; he is fiercely determined to fight back. Name: MR. MORSE Playing age: 30s-40s Skills: Strong pop/rock singing Mover Status: open Description: Male, any ethnicity. The young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, exuding wide-eyed innocence and strong comedic timing. Name: GIULIO Playing age: 18-25 Skills: Strong pop/rock singing Strong comedic timing Mover Status: open Description: Male, any ethnicity. A Beverly Hills high-end clothing store manager who will say or do anything to make a sale. Name: MR. HOLLISTER Playing age: 30s-40s Skills: Strong pop/rock singing Strong movement ability Status: open Description: Female, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing VIOLETTA in a “La Traviata” sequence. Name: VIOLETTA Playing age: 20s-40s Skills: Glorious high soprano operatic voice Ability to sing in the pop/rock style Strong movement ability Status: open Vocal range: Glorious high soprano operatic voice Description: Male, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing ALFREDO in a “La Traviata” sequence. Name: ALFREDO Playing age: 20s-40s Skills: Glorious high tenor operatic voice Ability to sing in the pop/rock style Strong movement ability Status: open Vocal range: Glorious high tenor operatic voice Description: Female, any ethnicity. A vibrant lounge singer at the Voltaire inside the Beverly Wilshire. Name: SCARLETT Playing age: 20s-40s Skills: Versatile in pop/rock/jazz stylings Strong movement ability Status: open → Description: Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Name: HIGH BELT SOPRANOS AND ALTOS WHO DANCE Playing age: 20s – 30s Skills: Strong pop/rock singers Strong dancing ability Status: open Understudy: Yes Vocal range: High belt sopranos and altos Description: Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role. Name: STRONG POP TENORS AND BARITONES WHO DANCE Playing age: 20s – 30s Skills: Strong pop/rock singers Strong dancing ability Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role Status: open Understudy: Yes Vocal range: Strong pop tenors and baritones Description: Character is male. Any ethnicity. A self-made industrial tycoon who owns a major shipbuilding company. His business becomes a target for a takeover by Edward Lewis and Philip Stuckey. However, he is fiercely determined to fight back. Name: MR. MORSE Playing age: 30s-40s Skills: Strong pop/rock singer Mover Status: open Description: Character is male. Any ethnicity. The young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel; he exudes wide-eyed innocence. Name: GIULIO Playing age: 18-25 Skills: Strong comedic timing Strong pop/rock singer Mover Status: open Description: Character is male. Any ethnicity. A Beverly Hills high-end clothing store manager who will say or do anything to make a sale. Name: MR. HOLLISTER Playing age: 30s—40s Skills: Strong pop/rock singer Strong movement ability Status: open Description: Character is female. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing VIOLETTA in a “La Traviata” sequence. Name: VIOLETTA Playing age: 20s – 40s Skills: Ability to sing in the pop/rock style Strong movement ability Status: open Vocal range: Glorious high soprano operatic voice Description: Character is male. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing ALFREDO in a “La Traviata” sequence. Name: ALFREDO Playing age: 20s — 40s Skills: Ability to sing in the pop/rock style Strong movement ability Status: open Vocal range: Glorious high tenor operatic voice Description: Character is female. Any ethnicity. A vibrant lounge singer at the Voltaire inside the Beverly Wilshire. Name: SCARLETT Playing age: 20s-40s Skills: Versatile in pop/rock/jazz stylings Strong movement ability Status: open

Locations · Sep 24, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago, IL Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

Eligibility · Sep 24, 2026
Equity chorus singers are sought. → Equity chorus singers.

How to apply · Sep 24, 2026
Instructions: Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater/pop). Those interested in Violetta and Alfredo may sing a legit/operatic song. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. Bring Headshot and Resume stapled together. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: A brief song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater/pop) A legit/operatic song for those interested in Violetta and Alfredo Headshot and Resume stapled together Equity Membership card Method: in_person → Instructions: Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater/pop). Those interested in Violetta and Alfredo may sing a legit/operatic song. You may be asked to attend the dance ECC in the afternoon if available. Bring Headshot and Resume stapled together. Materials: A brief song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater/pop); those interested in Violetta and Alfredo may sing a legit/operatic song. Headshot and Resume stapled together. Method: in_person

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