SAM
Playing age: 12; performer in their 20s
12, Mexican-American; gamer and Kris’s sibling with a short attention span; any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 12.
¡LOTERÍA: GAME ON!
Filament Theatre
Audition · Chicago
- Roles
- SAM · 12; performer in their 20s; KRIS · 13; performer in their 20s
- Pay
- $100/week for rehearsals when called; $200/week for tech and performance Full terms
- Auditions
- Audition date not listed
- Commitment
- Rehearsals: Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027Performances: Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
Who they’re looking for
Chicago-based Mexican actors; union and non-union actors are welcome to submit.
KRIS
Playing age: 13; performer in their 20s
13, Mexican-American; aspiring influencer and Sam’s sibling; any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 13.
DAD/MOM
Playing age: Performer in their 30s–60s
Mexican-American parent of Sam and Kris; speaks English and Spanish; works in IT; any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 30s–60s.
- Speaks English and Spanish
EL GALLO
Playing age: Performer in their 20s–60s
A rooster who speaks English and Spanish; kind of mean; male-presenting. Seeking a Latino male-presenting performer in their 20s–60s.
- Speaks English and Spanish
EL CANTOR / LA RANA
Playing age: Performer in their 20s–60s
El Cantor is a game show host; La Rana is a frog with a long backstory who was once a mom; female-presenting. Seeking a Latina female-presenting performer in their 20s–60s.
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.
What does it pay?
$100/week for rehearsals when called; $200/week for tech and performance
Dates & location
Callbacks
Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026
Callback dates: November 8 (4-8PM) | November 11 (5:30-8:30PM)
Rehearsals
Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Rehearsal: 2/1-3/12
Performances
Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
Previews/Performances: 3/13-4/15 (possible extension through 4/29). Public show schedule: Saturdays | 1PM & 3:30 PM; Sundays | 10:30AM & 1PM; Weekdays | 3/23, 3/25-3/26; 10AM & 12:30PM (CPS Spring Break).
Possible extra performances
Possible extension through 4/29.
Performances
Field Trip schedule (tbc): Tue/Thur: 10AM & 12:30PM
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What to prepare
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.
How to apply
Please tape a side for the character of your choice and submit by 10/20, 11:59PM by filling out the below form.
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Contact: Julia; casting@filamenttheatre.org
Before you apply
- The listing metadata says it is valid through November 7, 2026, while the posting gives callback dates of November 8 and November 11.
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- Filament Theatre
- Production
- ¡LOTERÍA: GAME ON!
- Director
- Octavio Montes De Oca
Listed contact: Julia; casting@filamenttheatre.org
Full posting and updates
The production is described as playful and highly physical, using movement as an essential part of its storytelling. Movement, dance, and physical storytelling are especially welcome; formal dance training is not required.
We last checked the posting on Oct 08, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.