Drama Group
Audition · Chicago Heights
Performers must be 18 years of age or older at the time of auditions. Black male performers are strongly encouraged to audition; one role requires an older white male.
Playing age: 18-25
Voice: Tenor preferred
A senior and leader of the prestigious school choir. Intelligent, articulate, talented, and unapologetically himself. Pharus struggles with the expectations placed upon him by his peers and institution while seeking acceptance and belonging. Black/African American. Lead.
Playing age: 18-25
A new student and nephew of the Headmaster. Charismatic, athletic, and confident. Bobby quickly forms connections with the choir members while navigating his own place within the school's culture. Black/African American. Supporting Lead.
Playing age: 18-25
A senior student, athlete, and member of the choir. Popular and outspoken, AJ often represents the traditional expectations of masculinity within the school. Black/African American. Supporting Lead.
Playing age: 18-25
A thoughtful and observant choir member. Loyal to his friends and often serves as a voice of reason amid growing tensions. Black/African American. Supporting.
Playing age: 18-25
Energetic, humorous, and eager to fit in. Junior often helps lighten the mood but is deeply affected by the conflicts surrounding him. Black/African American. Supporting.
Playing age: 45-65
The respected leader of Charles R. Drew Prep School and Bobby's uncle. Proud of the institution's traditions and deeply invested in its reputation. Commands authority while wrestling with difficult decisions. Black/African American. No singing required. Supporting Adult.
Playing age: 30-55
A faculty member and mentor within the school. Thoughtful, educated, and compassionate. Provides guidance while navigating the challenges facing his students. White/Caucasian. Singing ability preferred but not required. Supporting Adult.
Playing age: 18+
Choir ensemble/students. Must convincingly portray high school students. Seeking strong singers, movers, and actors to help create the world of Charles R. Drew Prep School. Ensemble members may serve as additional choir students, classmates and possible featured soloist. Ensemble members will help strengthen the gospel sound, support musical moments, participate in stepping and movement sequences, and contribute to the school's atmosphere throughout the production.
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.
No pay; Drama Group is an all-volunteer organization.
Contract: Non-Equity
Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026, | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov 16, 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026, | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov 18, 2026
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027
February 12th-21st 2027 Thursday-Sunday
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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.
Prepare one contemporary dramatic monologue approximately 1-2 minutes in length. For the vocal audition, prepare one verse and one chorus of a gospel song, performed a cappella. Callbacks include scene readings from the script, group singing exercises, and movement and stepping combinations.
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Team information in the posting
No prior stepping experience is required; training and choreography will be provided during rehearsals.
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