The Black Ensemble Theater
The Other Cinderella
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Actors who sing and have some dance ability. All ethnicities and types encouraged.
StepMama
StepSistas
FairygodMomma
Boys in the Hood
The Prince
The King
The Queen
Dorothy
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?
Non-AEA: $350 per week; Equity: $718 per week
Dates & location
Auditions
Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026
Audition Date and Time: MONDAY OCT 5, 2026 FROM 6-9PM.
Rehearsals
Nov 3, 2026
Rehearsals: Start NOV 3, 2026
Performances
Previews: DEC 12, 13, 18 and 19
Performances
Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Opening: DEC 20, 2026
Performances
Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026
Closing: JAN 24, 2026
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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
Auditions are in person; no self-tapes will be accepted. Email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition time slot. Bring a headshot and resume; prepare one contemporary monologue and one song to sing a Capella. The listing also says to email your details to dbrooks@blackensemble.org to apply.
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Application email: becasting@blackensemble.org; dbrooks@blackensemble.org
Before you apply
- The listing shows “Anywhere,” while the audition details give “Black Ensemble Theater 4450 N Clark St.” as the audition location.
- The schedule lists “Opening: DEC 20, 2026” and “Closing: JAN 24, 2026”; the stated closing date precedes the opening date.
- Application link could not be verified.
Full posting and updates
Jackie Taylor’s holiday classic. Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the post office, the Fairygodmama hails from Jamaica, and the Brothers from the Hood keep the kingdom jumpin’!
We last checked the posting on Sep 23, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: Audition Date and Time: MONDAY OCT 5, 2026 FROM 6-9PM.
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: audition
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsals: Start NOV 3, 2026
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-03
Description: Previews: DEC 12, 13, 18 and 19
End: 2026-12-19
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-12
Description: Opening: DEC 20, 2026
End: 2026-12-20
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-20
Description: Closing: JAN 24, 2026
End: 2026-01-24
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-01-24 → Description: Audition Date and Time: MONDAY OCT 5, 2026 FROM 6-9PM.
End: 2026-10-05
Kind: audition
Start: 2026-10-05
Description: Rehearsals: Start NOV 3, 2026
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2026-11-03
Description: Previews: DEC 12, 13, 18 and 19
Kind: performance
Description: Opening: DEC 20, 2026
End: 2026-12-20
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-12-20
Description: Closing: JAN 24, 2026
End: 2026-01-24
Kind: performance
Start: 2026-01-24
Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Name: Cinderella
Status: unknown
Name: StepMama
Status: unknown
Name: StepSistas
Status: unknown
Name: FairygodMomma
Status: unknown
Name: Boys in the Hood
Status: unknown
Name: The Prince
Status: unknown
Name: The King
Status: unknown
Name: The Queen
Status: unknown
Name: Dorothy
Status: unknown → Name: Cinderella
Status: open
Name: StepMama
Status: open
Name: StepSistas
Status: open
Name: FairygodMomma
Status: open
Name: Boys in the Hood
Status: open
Name: The Prince
Status: open
Name: The King
Status: open
Name: The Queen
Status: open
Name: Dorothy
Status: open
Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Non-AEA: $350 per week; Equity: $718 per week → Non-AEA: $350 p/week; Equity: $718 p/week
How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Email: becasting@blackensemble.org
Instructions: Email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition time slot. Auditions will be held in person; no self-tapes will be accepted at this time. Bring your headshot/resume. Prepare 1 contemporary monologue and 1 song to sing a cappella. The listing's apply button also directs applicants to email details to dbrooks@blackensemble.org.
Materials: 1 contemporary monologue
1 song (a cappella)
Headshot
Resume
Method: email → Email: becasting@blackensemble.org; dbrooks@blackensemble.org
Instructions: Auditions are in person; no self-tapes will be accepted. Email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition time slot. Bring a headshot and resume; prepare one contemporary monologue and one song to sing a Capella. The listing also says to email your details to dbrooks@blackensemble.org to apply.
Materials: 1 contemporary monologue
1 song to sing a Capella
Headshot
Resume
Method: email