North Chicago Studio of Musical Theatre
The Cozy Cabaret
Audition
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM Chicago time
The role
Who they’re looking for
Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit, including but certainly not limited to: singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and anything we haven't thought of.
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?
Profit Split (max 10 performers)
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
Rehearsals
Oct 12, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
Technical rehearsals
Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026
Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
Performances
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
Performances
December Performance TBD
Access and accommodations: An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
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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
Subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include: Performer name(s); Short description of your act. Attach to the email your headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered.
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Application email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Before you apply
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Full posting and updates
We last checked the posting on Sep 22, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
How to apply · Sep 22, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include: Performer name(s); Short description of your act. Attach to the email your headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6. 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12. 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th + December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13 → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Not specified →
Pay · Sep 21, 2026
Profit Split (max 10 performers) → Profit Split
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of the email should include performer name(s), a short description of your act, and any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and a performance reel if one is available.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6. 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12. 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th + December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Pay · Sep 21, 2026
Profit Split → Profit Split (max 10 performers)
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Performers of all disciplines; singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and others; max 10 performers. → Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit, including but certainly not limited to: singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and anything we haven't thought of.
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of the email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of the email should include performer name(s), a short description of your act, and any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and a performance reel if one is available.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 21, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit, including but certainly not limited to: singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and anything we haven't thought of. → Performers of all disciplines; singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and others; max 10 performers.
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of the email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Not specified →
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit; max 10 performers. → Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit, including but certainly not limited to: singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and anything we haven't thought of.
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com. Subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s), short description of your act, and any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if available
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Roles · Sep 21, 2026
Not specified →
Eligibility · Sep 21, 2026
Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit, including but certainly not limited to: singers, actors, poets, jugglers, clowns, drag queens, instrumental musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and anything we haven't thought of. → Performers of all disciplines are encouraged to submit; max 10 performers.
How to apply · Sep 21, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com. Subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s), short description of your act, and any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if available
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 20, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6. 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12. 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 20, 2026
Not specified →
Pay · Sep 20, 2026
Profit Split (max 10 performers) → Profit Split
How to apply · Sep 20, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
short description of act
performer name(s)
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 20, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6. 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12. 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Pay · Sep 20, 2026
Profit Split → Profit Split (max 10 performers)
How to apply · Sep 20, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
short description of act
performer name(s)
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 20, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th + December Performance TBD
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13 → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance
Roles · Sep 20, 2026
Not specified →
Pay · Sep 20, 2026
Basis: unspecified
Description: Profit Split
Status: paid → Basis: unspecified
Description: Profit Split (max 10 performers)
Status: paid
How to apply · Sep 20, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and a performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if available
performer name(s)
short description of act
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago → Deadline: 2026-10-05T17:00:00-05:00
Deadline text: *SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 5PM*
Email: studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
Instructions: Email studioofmusicaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line: Cozy Cabaret_LASTNAME. Body of your email should include performer name(s) and a short description of your act. Attach headshot(s), resume(s), and performance reel if one is available. Include any extra technical requirements that need to be considered. An accompanist can be provided for those that need it.
Materials: headshot(s)
resume(s)
performance reel if one is available
performer name(s)
short description of act
extra technical requirements
Method: email
Timezone: America/Chicago
Schedule · Sep 20, 2026
Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13
Description: December Performance TBD
Kind: performance → Description: Rehearsal Period: October 12-November 6; 1-2 rehearsals leading up to tech week with the production team. Scheduled based on performer availability.
End: 2026-11-06
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-10-12
Description: Tech Week: November 8-12; 1 mandatory tech rehearsal in the performance space.
End: 2026-11-12
Kind: tech
Start: 2026-11-08
Description: Performance(s): Friday, November 13th + December Performance TBD
End: 2026-11-13
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-11-13