Regan/Ensemble Understudy · Understudy
Immediate replacement sought for the role of Regan/Ensemble Understudy.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company
REGAN/ENSEMBLE UNDERSTUDY – SEEKING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
Audition
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Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM Chicago time
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Anywhere
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?
$200
Dates & location
Rehearsals
Rehearsals: now – 10/04/26
Rehearsals
Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
additional rehearsals 10/14-18/26
Technical rehearsals
Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026
Tech : 10/06/26-10/13/26
Performances
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
Previews: 10/22-23/26
Performances
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Regular Run: 10/24/26-11/21/26 (no performance on Halloween🎃)
Rehearsals
Post-Opening understudy rehearsals are scheduled at Theater Wit on Saturday afternoons with at least an hour break between rehearsal and performance call.
Rehearsals
Rehearsal Schedule: A 5-day work week with evening rehearsals during the week, and afternoon rehearsals on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Rehearsals
Anticipated up to 30 hours of regular rehearsal per week over a 5-day work week, with extended hours during tech week. BWBTC does not observe 10 out 12 days. All rehearsal days have set end times.
Performances
Performance schedule: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Call time at least 1 hour before performance.
Access and accommodations: We’re happy to discuss specific accommodations or access measures with or without knowing your specific disability status. For any accessibility requests please contact casting@babeswithblades.org.
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Get ready
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.
Your next step
How to apply
Submit a headshot, resume, and other pertinent information through the Babes With Blades Casting Database. Prepare one Shakespearean verse monologue no longer than 60 seconds. Send any conflicts within the time commitment schedule and an unlisted Youtube or Vimeo audition tape to casting@babeswithblades.org with the subject: NAME – King Lear – Regan/Ensemble Understudy Audition.
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Application email: casting@babeswithblades.org
Full posting and updates
Immediate replacement sought for Regan/Ensemble Understudy in the Fall 2026 production of King Lear, directed by Ali Dornheggen. Prepare a Shakespearean verse monologue of no longer than 60 seconds and send an unlisted Youtube or Vimeo audition tape.
We last checked the posting on Sep 23, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company
What changed?
Status · Sep 23, 2026
expired → active
Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Seeking an immediate replacement for the role of Regan/Ensemble Understudy in the Fall 2026 production of King Lear, directed by Ali Dornheggen.
Name: Regan/Ensemble Understudy
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: Immediate replacement sought for the role of Regan/Ensemble Understudy.
Name: Regan/Ensemble Understudy
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: Pay Rate: $200
Maximum: 200
Minimum: 200
Status: paid → Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: $200
Maximum: 200
Minimum: 200
Status: paid
How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Deadline: 2026-09-25T12:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: All submissions due by noon on Friday September 25
Email: casting@babeswithblades.org
Instructions: Submit headshot, resume, and other pertinent information to the Babes With Blades Casting Database (https://forms.gle/1a5f6jZQEdic4LDH8). Prepare one Shakespearean verse monologue, no longer than 60 seconds. Send any conflicts within the time commitment schedule, as well as your unlisted YouTube or Vimeo audition tape, to casting@babeswithblades.org with email subject: NAME – King Lear – Regan/Ensemble Understudy Audition.
Materials: headshot
resume
other pertinent information
one Shakespearean verse monologue, no longer than 60 seconds
unlisted YouTube or Vimeo audition tape
conflicts within the time commitment schedule
Method: video
Timezone: America/Chicago
Link: https://forms.gle/1a5f6jZQEdic4LDH8 → Deadline: 2026-09-25T12:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: All submissions due by noon on Friday September 25
Email: casting@babeswithblades.org
Instructions: Submit a headshot, resume, and other pertinent information through the Babes With Blades Casting Database. Prepare one Shakespearean verse monologue no longer than 60 seconds. Send any conflicts within the time commitment schedule and an unlisted Youtube or Vimeo audition tape to casting@babeswithblades.org with the subject: NAME – King Lear – Regan/Ensemble Understudy Audition.
Materials: Headshot
Resume
Other pertinent information
One Shakespearean verse monologue, no longer than 60 seconds
Conflicts within the time commitment schedule
Unlisted Youtube or Vimeo audition tape
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Link: https://forms.gle/1a5f6jZQEdic4LDH8