Canebrake etc · Understudy
Playing age: 20s-40s
Male, Black; understudy.
GreatWorks Touring Theatre
GreatWorks Theatre
Audition
- Roles
- Canebrake etc (understudy) · 20s-40s; Ziggy (understudy) · 20s-30s
- Pay
- $55 for a single performance call; $85 for a two-show contract; rehearsal stipend amount not stated. Full terms
- Auditions
- Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
- Commitment
- Check the full schedule below
Who they’re looking for
Non-AEA actors ages 18 and older. Weekday availability and a flexible schedule are required because performances occur during school hours.
Ziggy · Understudy
Playing age: 20s-30s
Male; understudy; at least one guaranteed performance.
Marcus · Understudy
Playing age: 20s-30s
Male; understudy; at least one guaranteed performance.
Peter · Understudy
Playing age: 20s
Male; understudy; at least one guaranteed performance.
John Tubman/Nelson Davis etc
Playing age: 20s-30s
Male, Black.
Ben Ross/William Still etc · Understudy
Playing age: 30s-50s
Male, Black; understudy; at least one guaranteed performance.
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?
$55 for a single performance call; $85 for a two-show contract; rehearsal stipend amount not stated.
Contract: Non-Equity; submissions are from non-AEA actors.
Dates & location
Auditions
Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Auditions are being held over Zoom from 11/29-12/19
Open the download in your calendar app to add the dates and a reminder the day before.
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
Submit a headshot and resume in PDF format. Include any dates during the audition window when unavailable. The company will provide audition sides and assign a time slot. No phone calls.
Email the theatre →Opens your email app. Attach the requested materials before sending.
Application email: auditions@greatworkstheatre.com
Before you apply
- Application link could not be verified.
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- GreatWorks Theatre
- Production
- CHICAGO: OUR KIND OF TOWN; MYTHOLOMANAI; NUMBER THE STARS; TUBMAN: ROAD TO FREEDOM
No casting or creative-team names are available here yet. Check the original posting for more information.
Listed contact: auditions@greatworkstheatre.com
Full posting and updates
Submissions are invited for roles in four productions. Most performances are in Chicagoland, with occasional overnight bookings outside the Chicago area. Rehearsals are at the North Center studio space; audition sides will be provided.
We last checked the posting on Nov 07, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.