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understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Chicago Children's Theatre
26/27 Understudy Audition
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Non-Equity performers
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?
Understudy $300/wk, plus $65 when you go on up to a cap of $650
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
Rehearsals
Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Technical rehearsals
Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Performances
Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Performances
Closing -....
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
Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
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Contact: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
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Pay
Status: unknown
Basis: week Currency: USD Description: Understudy $300/wk, plus $65 when you go on up to a cap of $650 Maximum: 650 Minimum: 300 Status: paid
Read the other postingSchedule
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 Kind: rehearsal Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p Kind: tech Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a Kind: performance Description: Closing -.... Kind: performance
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability) End: 2026-10-05 Kind: callback Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 End: 2026-11-29 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-23 Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p End: 2026-12-04 Kind: tech Start: 2026-12-01 Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a End: 2026-12-05 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-05 Description: Closing - 12/27 End: 2026-12-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-27 Description: Potential Extension through 12/30 End: 2026-12-30 Kind: extension Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027 End: 2027-03-28 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-22 Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: tech Start: 2027-03-29 Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027 End: 2027-04-10 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-05 Description: Open - April 11 2027 End: 2027-04-11 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-11 Description: Close June 6 2027 End: 2027-06-06 Kind: performance Start: 2027-06-06
Read the other postingEligibility
Understudies to join the cast; principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Non-Equity; open submission via form to be considered for an in-person invited callback.
Read the other postingHow to apply
Method: unknown Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience. Materials: headshot resume video highlighting puppetry experience Method: form Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Read the other postingDescription
Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows. Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29; Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p; Open - 12/5, 9:30a; Closing -....
Non-Equity understudy audition for Chicago Children's Theatre's productions of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows. Seeking one actor understudy for Beatrix Potter (solid British accent, ability to pick up puppets quickly) and three actor/puppeteer understudies for The Very Hungry Caterpillar (solid puppet experience). Understudies must attend 2 shows per week and one understudy rehearsal per week, all regular rehearsals, 2 days of tech week (TBD), all previews and post-preview rehearsals, and be available to go on for any performances; performances are in the mornings. Invited callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per availability). Submit form with headshot, resume and existing video highlighting puppetry experience. Posted date: Sep 19, 2026.
Read the other postingSchedule
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 Kind: rehearsal Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p Kind: tech Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a Kind: performance
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability) End: 2026-10-05 Kind: callback Start: 2026-10-05 Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 End: 2026-11-29 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-23 Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p End: 2026-12-04 Kind: tech Start: 2026-12-01 Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a End: 2026-12-05 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-05 Description: Closing - 12/27 End: 2026-12-27 Kind: performance Start: 2026-12-27 Description: Potential Extension through 12/30 End: 2026-12-30 Kind: extension Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027 End: 2027-03-28 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-22 Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: tech Start: 2027-03-29 Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027 End: 2027-04-10 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-05 Description: Open - April 11 2027 End: 2027-04-11 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-11 Description: Close June 6 2027 End: 2027-06-06 Kind: performance Start: 2027-06-06
Read the other postingEligibility
Understudies to join the cast; principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Read the other postingRoles
Description: Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows. Name: Understudies Status: open Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly. Name: Beatrix Potter Skills: British accent puppetry Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience. Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Skills: puppetry Status: open Understudy: Yes
Read the other postingSchedule
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 Kind: rehearsal Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p Kind: tech Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a Kind: performance Description: Closing -.... Kind: performance
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability) Kind: callback Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29 Kind: rehearsal Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p Kind: tech Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a Kind: performance Description: Closing - 12/27 Kind: performance Description: Potential Extension through 12/30 Kind: extension Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027 End: 2027-03-28 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-22 Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: tech Start: 2027-03-29 Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027 End: 2027-04-10 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-05 Description: Open - April 11 2027 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-11 Description: Close June 6 2027 Kind: performance Start: 2027-06-06
Read the other postingRoles
Description: understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Name: Understudy Status: open Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly. Name: Beatrix Potter Skills: British accent puppetry Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience. Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Skills: puppetry Status: open Understudy: Yes
Read the other postingDescription
Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows. Beatrix Potter understudy: one actor who must have a solid British accent and ability to pick up puppets quickly. The Very Hungry Caterpillar understudies: three actor/puppeteers with solid puppet experience. Understudy responsibilities: must attend 2 shows per week and one understudy rehearsal per week, all regular rehearsals, 2 days of tech week (TBD), all previews and post-preview rehearsals, and be available to go on for any performances; performances are in the mornings. Invited callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability). Posted Date: Sep 19, 2026.
Read the other postingBefore you apply
- Callback date is given only as 'October 5' with no year stated in the source.
- No year is stated for the Beatrix Potter Holiday Party rehearsal, tech, opening, closing or extension dates (11/23-12/30).
Full posting and updates
Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
We last checked the posting on Sep 22, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
Schedule · Sep 22, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06 → Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing -....
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 22, 2026
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Name: Understudy
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
How to apply · Sep 22, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06 → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Non-Equity actors; Beatrix Potter understudy must have a solid British accent and ability to pick up puppets quickly; The Very Hungry Caterpillar understudies must be actor/puppeteers with solid puppet experience. → Non-Equity performers
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Open - April 11 2027; Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11 → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
existing video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06 → Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Open - April 11 2027; Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
existing video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Description: Understudy Responsibilities: Must attend 2 shows per week and one understudy rehearsal per week, all regular rehearsals, 2 days of tech week (TBD), all previews and post-preview rehearsals, and be available to go on for any performances. Please note performances are in the mornings!
Kind: rehearsal → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Principal roles
Status: filled
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter Understudy
Skills: solid British accent
ability to pick up puppets quickly
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Understudy
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Description: Understudy Responsibilities: Must attend 2 shows per week and one understudy rehearsal per week, all regular rehearsals, 2 days of tech week (TBD), all previews and post-preview rehearsals, and be available to go on for any performances. Please note performances are in the mornings!
Kind: rehearsal
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Principal roles
Status: filled → Description: Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Principal roles
Status: filled
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter Understudy
Skills: solid British accent
ability to pick up puppets quickly
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Understudy
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Understudies to join the cast; principal roles have been cast for both shows. → Non-Equity actors; Beatrix Potter understudy must have a solid British accent and ability to pick up puppets quickly; The Very Hungry Caterpillar understudies must be actor/puppeteers with solid puppet experience.
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party - Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Open - April 11 2027
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Understudies
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Principal roles
Status: filled
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06 → Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: Chicago Children's Theatre is looking for understudies to join the cast of The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Principal roles have been cast for both shows.
Name: Understudies
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a; Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027; Open - April 11 2027; Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05 → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing -....
Kind: performance → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a; Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027; Open - April 11 2027; Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Schedule · Sep 20, 2026
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06 → Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing -....
Kind: performance
Eligibility · Sep 20, 2026
Non-Equity; open submission via form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. → Understudies to join the cast; principal roles have been cast for both shows.
How to apply · Sep 20, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/auditions/industrydetail.php?AuditionID=11386
Schedule · Sep 19, 2026
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback → Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
End: 2026-11-29
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-23
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
End: 2026-12-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-12-01
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
End: 2026-12-05
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-05
Description: Closing - 12/27
End: 2026-12-27
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-27
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
End: 2026-12-30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
How to apply · Sep 19, 2026
Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting your puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56 → Instructions: Please submit this form to be considered for an in-person invited callback. Submit your headshot, resume, and any existing video highlighting your puppetry experience.
Materials: headshot
resume
video highlighting puppetry experience
Method: form
Link: https://forms.gle/bJjEsirz1CpyEkr56
Schedule · Sep 19, 2026
Description: Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Description: Must attend 2 shows per week and one understudy rehearsal per week, all regular rehearsals, 2 days of tech week (TBD), all previews and post-preview rehearsals, and be available to go on for any performances.
Kind: rehearsal → Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Rehearsal - 11/23, 24, 25, 28, 29
Kind: rehearsal
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Tech - 12/1-12/4, 10a - 6p
Kind: tech
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Open - 12/5, 9:30a
Kind: performance
Description: The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party Closing - 12/27
Kind: performance
Description: Potential Extension through 12/30
Kind: extension
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Rehearsal Mar 22-28 2027
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tech Mar 29- April 4 2027
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-29
Description: Previews - April 5-10 2027
End: 2027-04-10
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-05
Description: Open - April 11 2027
End: 2027-04-11
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-11
Description: Close June 6 2027
End: 2027-06-06
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-06-06
Description: Invited Callbacks will be in person on October 5, between 12pm-5pm (time slot TBD per your availability)
Kind: callback
Roles · Sep 19, 2026
Description: Understudy. We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and ability to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: Understudy actor/puppeteer. We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes → Description: We are looking for one actor, must have a solid British accent and abilitiy to pick up puppets quickly.
Name: Beatrix Potter
Skills: British accent
puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: We are looking for three actor/puppeteers. Solid puppet experience.
Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Skills: puppetry
Status: open
Understudy: Yes