A Red Orchid Theatre
Actor Submissions
For future opportunities · Chicago
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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The role
Who they’re looking for
The theatre hasn’t listed who may audition. Check its instructions or contact the theatre before preparing.
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?
The theatre hasn’t listed the pay
Dates & location
The full schedule hasn’t been listed. Check rehearsal and performance dates with the theatre before committing.
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
Hardcopies of headshots and resumes are accepted year-round and kept on file. Cover letters are appreciated. Please send your materials to the following address: A Red Orchid Theatre Attn: Casting 1531 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610
Read the theatre’s instructions →Opens the original posting.
Contact: A Red Orchid Theatre, Attn: Casting, 1531 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Full posting and updates
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.