Equity chorus dancers · Understudy
Equity chorus dancers for roles in 9 TO 5; strong comedic actors/singers/dancers are sought. Members of the ensemble will understudy principal roles.
- comedic acting
- singing
- dance
9 to 5 - Chicago ECC Dancers (Morning & Afternoon - All Genders) (10.13.26)
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre
Audition · Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Roles
- Equity chorus dancers (understudy); 4 Swings (understudy)
- Pay
- $920 weekly minimum Full terms
- Auditions
- Oct 13, 2026
- Commitment
- Rehearsals: Jan 4, 2027Performances: Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Who they’re looking for
Equity chorus dancers are sought for roles in 9 TO 5. Strong comedic actors/singers/dancers are also sought. Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors are encouraged to audition for the roles they most identify with.
4 Swings · Understudy
Will understudy ensemble tracks.
JOE
Playing age: 30-35
Voice: B2-G4
A young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
DWAYNE
Playing age: 25-30
Voice: E2-G4
Doralee’s husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
JOSH
Playing age: 18-25
18+ to play teen. Violet’s teenage son.
MISSY · Understudy
Playing age: 30-40
Franklin Hart’s wife, oblivious to her husband’s true nature. Will u/s DORALEE.
MARIA DELGADO · Understudy
Playing age: 20-30
Voice: F4-D5
Latine; young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office. Will u/s JUDY.
DICK · Understudy
Playing age: 30-35
Judy’s soon-to-be-ex-husband. An average guy, he left Judy for a younger woman. Will u/s HART.
KATHY · Understudy
Playing age: 30-40
Voice: G4-D5
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip. Will u/s VIOLET.
MARGARET · Understudy
Playing age: 30-40
A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink. Will u/s ROZ.
TINSWORTHY
Playing age: 40+
Franklin Hart’s boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he lets on.
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?
$920 weekly minimum
Contract: Dinner Theatre
Dates & location
Auditions
Oct 13, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 AM (C) AND 1:30 PM (C) BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Callbacks
Oct 16, 2026
Callbacks: October 16, 2026.
Rehearsals
Jan 4, 2027
1st Possible Rehearsal: January 4, 2027
Technical rehearsals
Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Tech: January 20 - 24, 2027
Performances
Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Previews: January 27 - February 3, 2027
Performances
Feb 4, 2027
Opening Night: February 4, 2027
Performances
Mar 21, 2027
Anticipated Closing: March 21, 2027
Auditions location
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661 Chicago
Access and accommodations: Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles.
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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
Come ready to dance. Female presenting actors should bring character heels. You may be called back to sing Approx. 1 minute cut from your book in the style of or from the show. Bring sheet music cut in your key. Pianist provided. Bring current headshot and resume.
Read the theatre’s instructions →Opens the original posting.
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre
- Production
- 9 TO 5
- Director
- Matthew Carney
- Choreographer
- Mandy Modic
- Music director
- Carolyn Brady
Full posting and updates
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
We last checked the posting on Sep 29, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.