Court Theatre
Casting Submissions
For future opportunities · Chicago
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Chicago local hires only; submissions accepted only from Chicago local hires.
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
Submit an acting resume, a headshot, and an optional brief note articulating alignment with Court's mission/work. In a few sentences, tell us what excites you about the project or Court Theatre. All submissions should be submitted using the provided form.
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
Full posting and updates
We last checked the posting on Sep 17, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
Eligibility · Sep 13, 2026
At this time, we are only accepting submissions from Chicago local hires. → Chicago local hires only; submissions accepted only from Chicago local hires.
How to apply · Sep 13, 2026
Instructions: Submissions should include the following:
An acting resume
A headshot
A brief note articulating how your interests align with Court’s mission and/or work (optional)
We’d love to hear more about what brought you here! In a few sentences, tell us about what excites you about the project or Court Theatre.
Materials: acting resume
headshot
brief note (optional)
Method: form
Rolling: Yes
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee-zXcWvo6UNHDd2aFUxfYNpou9mRsf-Zq14PE_luQJqiuTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link → Instructions: Submit an acting resume, a headshot, and an optional brief note articulating alignment with Court's mission/work. In a few sentences, tell us what excites you about the project or Court Theatre. All submissions should be submitted using the provided form.
Materials: An acting resume
A headshot
A brief note articulating how your interests align with Court’s mission and/or work (optional)
Method: form
Rolling: Yes
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee-zXcWvo6UNHDd2aFUxfYNpou9mRsf-Zq14PE_luQJqiuTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link