Great Lakes Theater Festival 2026-27 Season (2nd Half) - Chicago EPA (12.10.26)

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Schedule · Nov 5, 2026
Description: AUDITION DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 End: 2027-01-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 End: 2027-02-16 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 End: 2027-03-30 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 → Description: First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 End: 2027-01-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: Opening: 02/05/27 Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 End: 2027-02-16 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: Opening: 3/12/27 Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 End: 2027-03-30 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: Opening: 4/23/27 Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10

How to apply · Nov 5, 2026
Instructions: Prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a stapled headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Bring an Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if singing Stapled headshot and resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4 → Instructions: Please prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key if singing; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring a stapled headshot and resume. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key if singing Stapled headshot and resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Status · Nov 5, 2026
expired → active

Schedule · Nov 5, 2026
Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C). Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 → Description: AUDITION DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 End: 2027-01-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 End: 2027-02-16 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 End: 2027-03-30 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23

Roles · Nov 5, 2026
Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: open Understudy: Yes Name: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self-educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street-smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good-humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp-tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Factory Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth-talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist of the play; Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack / Ernest / Mr. Ernest Worthing / Uncle Jack / John Worthing, J.P. / Ernest John Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. A charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” His love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler; Merriman is Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: open Understudy: Yes → Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Name: Attendants Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self-educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street-smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good-humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp-tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth-talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist of the play, Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack: a.k.a. Ernest / Mr. Ernest Worthing / Uncle Jack / John Worthing, J.P. / Ernest John Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. He is a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” Dr. Chasuble’s love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler / Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: open Understudy: Yes

Locations · Nov 5, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago, IL 60661 Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

How to apply · Nov 5, 2026
Instructions: Please prepare EITHER one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue OR two brief Shakespeare monologues OR one brief monologue and one short song selection. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Also, please bring a stapled headshot and resume. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if singing A stapled headshot and resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4 → Instructions: Prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a stapled headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Bring an Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if singing Stapled headshot and resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Status · Nov 5, 2026
expired → active

Roles · Nov 5, 2026
Description: A merchant from Syracuse Name: Egeon Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus Name: Solinus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Attendants, servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Name: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self‑educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street‑smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good‑humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp‑tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth‑talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist, Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life; also listed as Ernest, Mr. Ernest Worthing, Uncle Jack, John Worthing, J.P., and Ernest John. Name: Jack Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew; a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy who specializes in witty remarks and “Bunburying.” Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter; cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, with opinionated views on taste, morality, and fashion. Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest; a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Name: Lady Bracknell Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess; her rigid views on morality seem ridiculous, and her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate; Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened “Ernest.” His love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler / Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: unknown Understudy: Yes → Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: open Understudy: Yes Name: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self-educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street-smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good-humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp-tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Factory Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth-talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist of the play; Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack / Ernest / Mr. Ernest Worthing / Uncle Jack / John Worthing, J.P. / Ernest John Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. A charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” His love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler; Merriman is Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: open Understudy: Yes

Locations · Nov 5, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago, IL 60661 Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

How to apply · Nov 5, 2026
Instructions: Please prepare EITHER one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue OR two brief Shakespeare monologues OR one brief monologue and one short song selection. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Also, please bring a stapled headshot and resume. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if bringing a song Stapled headshot Resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4 → Instructions: Please prepare EITHER one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue OR two brief Shakespeare monologues OR one brief monologue and one short song selection. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Also, please bring a stapled headshot and resume. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if singing A stapled headshot and resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Schedule · Nov 5, 2026
Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Closing: 02/21/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-21 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: LES MISERABLES — Closing: 4/4/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-04 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Closing: 5/9/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-05-09 → Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C). Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23

Locations · Nov 5, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

How to apply · Nov 5, 2026
Instructions: Prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key if singing; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring a stapled headshot and resume. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Bring an Equity Membership card. Materials: Monologues and/or a short song selection, as specified in the preparation instructions Sheet music in the correct key if singing Stapled headshot Resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4 → Instructions: Please prepare EITHER one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue OR two brief Shakespeare monologues OR one brief monologue and one short song selection. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Also, please bring a stapled headshot and resume. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key, if bringing a song Stapled headshot Resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Status · Nov 5, 2026
expired → active

Schedule · Nov 5, 2026
Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 → Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Closing: 02/21/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-21 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: LES MISERABLES — Closing: 4/4/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-04 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Closing: 5/9/27 Kind: performance Start: 2027-05-09

Roles · Nov 5, 2026
Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Name: Attendants Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self‑educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street‑smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good-humored student revolutionary Name: Constable / Joly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp-tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth-talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist of the play, Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack: a.k.a. Ernest / Mr. Ernest Worthing / Uncle Jack / John Worthing, J.P. / Ernest John Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. He is a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” Dr. Chasuble’s love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler/ Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: open Understudy: Yes → Description: A merchant from Syracuse Name: Egeon Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus Name: Solinus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Attendants, servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Name: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self‑educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street‑smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good‑humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp‑tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth‑talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist, Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life; also listed as Ernest, Mr. Ernest Worthing, Uncle Jack, John Worthing, J.P., and Ernest John. Name: Jack Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew; a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy who specializes in witty remarks and “Bunburying.” Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter; cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, with opinionated views on taste, morality, and fashion. Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest; a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Name: Lady Bracknell Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess; her rigid views on morality seem ridiculous, and her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate; Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened “Ernest.” His love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler / Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: unknown Understudy: Yes

Locations · Nov 5, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago, IL 60661 Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

Eligibility · Nov 5, 2026
Equity actors; performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages are encouraged to audition. → Equity actors; performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities and ages are encouraged to audition.

How to apply · Nov 5, 2026
Instructions: Prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring a stapled headshot and resume. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Materials: One brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, or two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection Sheet music in the correct key (if singing) Stapled headshot Resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4 → Instructions: Prepare either one brief Shakespeare and one brief contemporary monologue, two brief Shakespeare monologues, or one brief monologue and one short song selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key if singing; an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring a stapled headshot and resume. EPA procedures are in effect; an Equity Monitor will be provided. Bring an Equity Membership card. Materials: Monologues and/or a short song selection, as specified in the preparation instructions Sheet music in the correct key if singing Stapled headshot Resume Equity Membership card Method: in_person Timezone: America/Chicago Link: https://playbill.com/job/great-lakes-theater-festival-2026-27-season-2nd-half-chicago-epa/cc404b71-65d7-4de8-8ebd-d06dd6e89ac4

Production & casting team · Nov 5, 2026
Not specified →

Status · Nov 5, 2026
expired → active

Schedule · Nov 5, 2026
Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 End: 2027-01-12 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 End: 2027-02-16 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 End: 2027-03-30 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23 → Description: Thursday, December 10, 2026; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C); Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM End: 2026-12-10 Kind: audition Start: 2026-12-10 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — First Rehearsal: 01/12/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-01-12 Description: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — Opening: 02/05/27; Closing: 02/21/27 End: 2027-02-21 Kind: performance Start: 2027-02-05 Description: LES MISERABLES — First Rehearsal: 02/16/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-02-16 Description: LES MISERABLES — Opening: 3/12/27; Closing: 4/4/27 End: 2027-04-04 Kind: performance Start: 2027-03-12 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — First Rehearsal: 03/30/27 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2027-03-30 Description: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST — Opening: 4/23/27; Closing: 5/9/27 End: 2027-05-09 Kind: performance Start: 2027-04-23

Roles · Nov 5, 2026
Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant. Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus. Name: First Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus. Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant. Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife. Name: Adriana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister. Name: Luciana Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus. Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana. Name: Messenger Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith. Name: Angelo Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money. Name: Second Merchant Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus. Name: Balthasar Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner. Name: Courtesan Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist. Name: Dr. Pinch Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer. Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus. Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Attendants. Name: Attendants Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Servants to Pinch. Name: Servants to Pinch Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Headsman. Name: Headsman Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Officers. Name: Officers Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self‑educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street‑smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good‑humored student revolutionary. Name: Constable / Joly Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp‑tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth‑talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. He is a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry‑eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” Dr. Chasuble’s love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: unknown Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler/ Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: unknown Understudy: Yes → Description: A merchant from Syracuse. Name: Egeon Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Duke of Ephesus. Name: Solinus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A traveler in search of his mother and his brother. Name: Antipholus of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Syracuse’s servant Name: Dromio of Syracuse Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: First Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus Name: Antipholus of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s servant Name: Dromio of Ephesus Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife Name: Adriana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Adriana’s sister Name: Luciana Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Kitchen maid betrothed to Dromio of Ephesus Name: Luce (also called Nell) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Servant to Antipholus of Ephesus and Adriana Name: Messenger Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian goldsmith Name: Angelo Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A citizen of Ephesus to whom Angelo owes money Name: Second Merchant Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian merchant invited to dinner by Antipholus of Ephesus Name: Balthasar Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Hostess of Antipholus of Ephesus at dinner Name: Courtesan Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: A schoolmaster, engaged as an exorcist Name: Dr. Pinch Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: An Ephesian law officer Name: Officer (also called Jailer) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Head of a priory in Ephesus Name: Lady Abbess (also called Emilia) Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Attendants, Servants to Pinch, Headsman, Officers Name: Attendants Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Charismatic revolutionary leader; passionate, principled, and unwavering. Name: Enjolras Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Romantic idealist torn between love and the revolution; earnest and sincere. Name: Marius Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Streetwise, hardened survivor; provides texture to the world of the poor. Name: Old Woman / Prostitute Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bishop: Compassionate moral anchor. Fauchelevant: Grateful ally. Brujon: Thuggish criminal. Combeferre: Thoughtful, philosophical revolutionary. Name: Bishop of Digne / Fauchelevant / Brujon / Combeferre Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Former convict seeking redemption; strong, compassionate, and heroic. Name: Jean Valjean Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Innocent, hopeful child longing for safety and love. Name: Young Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bamatabois: Cruel, entitled aristocrat. Feuilly: Passionate, self‑educated revolutionary. Name: Bamatabois / Feuilly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tragic young mother fighting for her child; vulnerable yet resilient. Name: Fantine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Optimistic, sheltered young woman discovering love and independence. Name: Cosette Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Farmer: Practical, unsentimental. Thénardier: Scheming, comedic villain. Loud Hailer: Commanding presence at the barricade. Name: Farmer / Thénardier / Loud Hailer Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Bold, street‑smart child of Paris; cheeky, brave, and beloved. Name: Gavroche Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, streetwise young woman hiding deep heartbreak; fiercely loyal. Name: Éponine Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Major Domo: Formal, officious servant. Montparnasse: Stylish, dangerous criminal. Prouvaire: Gentle, poetic revolutionary. Name: Major Domo / Montparnasse / Jean Prouvaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Citizens of Paris—workers, students, soldiers, the poor. They shape the world and drive the storytelling. Name: Ensemble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Firm, authoritative presence. Joly: Hypochondriac, good-humored student revolutionary Name: Constable / Joly Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Brash, greedy innkeeper’s wife; sharp-tongued and darkly comedic. Name: Madame Thénardier Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Tough, judgmental coworker who sparks Fantine’s downfall. Name: Factory Girl Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Rigid, relentless inspector obsessed with law and order. Name: Javert Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Foreman: Harsh, dismissive authority figure. Claquesous: Shadowy criminal. Grantaire: Cynical, witty drunkard devoted to Enjolras. Name: Factory Foreman / Claquesous / Grantaire Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Babet: Smooth-talking criminal. Lesgles: Cheerful, unlucky revolutionary. Name: Babet / Lesgles Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Constable: Stern enforcer. Courfeyrac: Warm, charismatic student leader. Name: Constable / Courfeyrac Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The protagonist of the play, Jack seems like a respectable young man, but leads a double life. Name: Jack: a.k.a. Ernest / Mr. Ernest Worthing / Uncle Jack / John Worthing, J.P. / Ernest John Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s best friend, Gwendolen’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s nephew. He is a charming bachelor and extravagant dandy, who specializes in making witty remarks and “Bunburying,” or finding clever ways of getting out of his social obligations. He masquerades as Jack’s cousin “Ernest” in order to meet Cecily Cardew. Name: Algernon Moncrieff Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s betrothed, Algernon’s cousin, and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Cosmopolitan, stylish, and sophisticated, she has opinionated views on matters of taste, morality, and fashion. She is also very vain and pretentious, as demonstrated by her refusal to marry anyone, but “Ernest.” Name: Gwendolen Fairfax Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Jack’s ward, Mr. Thomas Cardew’s granddaughter, and Algernon’s love interest. Cecily is a starry-eyed young lady who prefers writing in her diary to studying. She dreams of meeting Jack’s cousin, “Ernest,” and constructs an elaborate, fictional engagement between herself and this elusive persona. Name: Cecily Cardew Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Called Aunt Augusta by her nephew Algernon, she is Gwendolen’s stuffy and judgmental mother. Lady Bracknell’s views are entrenched in Victorian social mores, so she will not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen until he finds some suitable “relations.” Name: Lady Bracknell Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Cecily’s prim and pedantic governess, she espouses such rigid views on morality that they seem quite ridiculous. Her love interest is Dr. Chausible. Name: Miss Prism Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: The rector on Jack’s country estate. Algernon and Jack turn to him to be christened, “Ernest.” Dr. Chasuble’s love interest is Miss Prism. Name: Dr. Chasuble Status: open Understudy: Yes Description: Algernon’s butler/ Merriman: Jack’s butler at his country estate, Manor House. Name: Lane / Merriman Status: open Understudy: Yes

Locations · Nov 5, 2026
Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661 City: Chicago Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center → Address: 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl City: Chicago, IL 60661 Kind: audition Name: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center