Ahasuerus
Lead, M; solo song size L and spoken part size XL.
75 Minutes
Shpiel Theatre
Audition · Skokie
- Roles
- Ahasuerus; Queen Vashti
- Pay
- No Pay Full terms
- Auditions
- Audition date not listed
- Commitment
- Check the full schedule below
Who they’re looking for
People of all backgrounds, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, disabilities, and religions are encouraged to submit. The posting notes some gender-based casting and age/gender assumptions, while remaining open to exploring casting possibilities based on who auditions.
Queen Vashti
Featured, F; solo song size L and spoken part size S.
Mordechai
Lead, M; solo song size L and spoken part size M.
Haman
Lead, M; solo song size XL and spoken part size L.
Esther
Lead, F; solo song size XXL and spoken part size XL.
The Eunuchs (Bigthan, Teresh, & Bob)
Supporting roles, M/F; solo song size XL and spoken part size M.
The News Team (Mike/Michelle Wallace, Sherry Reasoner, Andy/Andi Rooney, Dan/Danielle Rather, Leslie Stahl, Scott Pelley, Katie Couric, Barry/Bari Weiss)
Eight featured roles, including M/F. Solo song sizes range from Small to Large; spoken part sizes range from Small to Large.
The Historical Court Ensemble & Featured (Attorney, Scribe, Officiant, Roxana, Parisa, Anahita, Shahrzad)
Seven roles, including M/F. Spoken parts are Small to Medium; Parisa and Shahrzad are featured roles with Large solo songs.
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.
What does it pay?
No Pay
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
The full schedule hasn’t been listed. Check rehearsal and performance dates with the theatre before committing.
Auditions location
Ezra-Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
4500 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Skokie
Rehearsals location
Ezra-Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
4500 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Skokie
Performances location
Ezra-Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
4500 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Skokie
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.
How to apply
Reserve an online SignUp Genius spot. Print and bring the audition form and a headshot. Prepare an upbeat song of your choice and bring music in your key, if possible. Read scenes cold from the script and be prepared to do basic dancing/movement choreography.
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
Application email: shpiel@ehnt.org
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- Shpiel Theatre
- Production
- 75 Minutes
- Music director
- Howard Pfeifer
Listed contact: shpiel@ehnt.org
Full posting and updates
A musical comedy news-magazine parody reimagining the Book of Esther through the lens of a television news broadcast, with featured and ensemble roles, parody songs, and dance choreography. Prepare an upbeat song, cold-read scenes, and basic dancing/movement choreography.
We last checked the posting on Oct 30, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.