Trap Door Theatre
Actor Audition Inquiries and Headshots/Resumes
For future opportunities · Chicago
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
The role
Who they’re looking for
Actors can submit audition inquiries and headshots/resumes.
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
Auditions
Trap Door Theatre holds season general auditions in fall at its space in Bucktown.
Callbacks
Invited-only callbacks are held for each production 3-4 months in advance of the show's opening date.
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
Actors can submit audition inquiries and headshots/resumes to Casting and Submissions at trapdoorcasting@gmail.com. Headshots for our files are accepted year-round. Cover letters are appreciated. Send materials to Trap Door Theatre, 1655 West Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622.
Email the theatre →Opens your email app. Attach the requested materials before sending.
Application email: trapdoorcasting@gmail.com
Before you apply
- Application link could not be verified.
Full posting and updates
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.