Main cast
Main cast performer.
For Colored Girls: Call for Performers
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
Audition · Chicago
- Roles
- Main cast; Understudies (understudy)
- Pay
- $230–$500 Full terms
- Auditions
- Audition date not listed
- Commitment
- Check the full schedule below
Who they’re looking for
Non-Equity; seeking main cast and understudies.
Understudies · Understudy
Understudy performer.
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?
Leads receive a $500 base and may earn up to $250 from ticket sales; understudies receive a $230 base plus ticket sales earning potential.
Dates & location
The full schedule hasn’t been listed. Check rehearsal and performance dates with the theatre before committing.
Performances location
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
1650 West Foster Ave Chicago
What to prepare
The theatre hasn’t listed the materials to prepare. Read its instructions before recording or sending anything.
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
Follow the form link to view full details and submit for general auditions. The listing also says to email your details to info@danztheatre.org.
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
Application email: info@danztheatre.org
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
- Production
- For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf
- Choreographer
- Aja Singletary
Listed contact: info@danztheatre.org
Full posting and updates
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is seeking main cast performers and understudies for Ntozake Shange’s play. The show will be produced at the company’s Andersonville venue.
We last checked the posting on Oct 12, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.