Dance Teacher Pat
Playing age: adult
M; the head of the dance studio
Loose Cannon
Dance Nation
Audition · Chicago
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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The role
Who they’re looking for
Gender identities used in this breakdown belong to the characters, and actors of all gender identities are welcome to apply to roles that speak to them. While most characters are teenagers, only adult (over 18) actors will be considered, and actors of all ages are encouraged to apply.
Amina
Playing age: teen
F; the studio's star dancer; this role involves on-stage simulated masturbation
Zuzu
Playing age: teen
F; always second best; this role involves stunt work and simulated self-harm
Connie
Playing age: teen
F, Indian-American; a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi; this role involves a stage kiss with Ashlee
Luke
Playing age: teen
M; the only male dancer on the team
Maeve
Playing age: teen
F; the oldest and least talented dancer on the team
Sofia
Playing age: teen
F; knows what's up
Ashlee
Playing age: teen
F; future President of a post-apocalyptic America; this role involves a stage kiss with Connie
Vanessa/The Moms · Understudy
Playing age: teen/adult
F; could have been a phenomenon/grown-up Wendy; the actor playing these roles will also internally understudy the role of Connie
Understudies · Understudy
Four total understudies who will learn two tracks each
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?
$100
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
Auditions
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
In-person auditions will be held Saturday, October 3 upon invitation.
Callbacks
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Callbacks will be held Saturday, October 10.
Rehearsals
Feb 8, 2027
Weekly rehearsals: Monday - Thursday evenings, beginning February 8, 2027.
Technical rehearsals
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027
Tech: March 22 - 24, 2027.
Performances
Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Performances: March 25 - 28
Performances
Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027
April 1 - 4, 2027.
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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
Please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. To apply for this job, email your details to loosecannonchicago@gmail.com.
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Application email: loosecannonchicago@gmail.com
Before you apply
- The breakdown says only adult (over 18) actors will be considered and also encourages actors of all ages to apply.
Full posting and updates
Loose Cannon seeks non-union actors for its Spring 2027 production of Dance Nation, written by Clare Barron and directed by Greta Mae Geiser. The play follows pre-teen dancers preparing for a national dance competition. The breakdown includes simulated masturbation, stunt work, simulated self-harm, and stage kisses.
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.
What changed?
Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: In-person auditions will be held Saturday, October 3 upon invitation.
End: 2026-10-03
Kind: audition
Start: 2026-10-03
Description: Callbacks will be held Saturday, October 10.
End: 2026-10-10
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-10
Description: Weekly rehearsals: Monday - Thursday evenings, beginning February 8, 2027.
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-02-08
Description: Tech: March 22 - 24, 2027.
End: 2027-03-24
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Performances: March 25 - 28 & April 1 - 4, 2027.
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-03-25
Description: Performances: March 25 - 28 & April 1 - 4, 2027.
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-01 → Description: In-person auditions will be held Saturday, October 3 upon invitation.
End: 2026-10-03
Kind: audition
Start: 2026-10-03
Description: Callbacks will be held Saturday, October 10.
End: 2026-10-10
Kind: callback
Start: 2026-10-10
Description: Weekly rehearsals: Monday - Thursday evenings, beginning February 8, 2027.
Kind: rehearsal
Start: 2027-02-08
Description: Tech: March 22 - 24, 2027.
End: 2027-03-24
Kind: tech
Start: 2027-03-22
Description: Performances: March 25 - 28
End: 2027-03-28
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-03-25
Description: April 1 - 4, 2027.
End: 2027-04-04
Kind: performance
Start: 2027-04-01
Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Description: (M, adult), the head of the dance studio
Name: Dance Teacher Pat
Playing age: adult
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the studio's star dancer (this role involves on-stage simulated masturbation)
Name: Amina
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), always second best (this role involves stunt work and simulated self-harm)
Name: Zuzu
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen, Indian-American), a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi (this role involves a stage kiss with Ashlee)
Name: Connie
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (M, teen), the only male dancer on the team
Name: Luke
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the oldest and least talented dancer on the team
Name: Maeve
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), knows what's up
Name: Sofia
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), future President of a post-apocalyptic America (this role involves a stage kiss with Connie)
Name: Ashlee
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen/adult), could have been a phenomenon/grown-up Wendy (the actor playing these roles will also internally understudy the role of Connie)
Name: Vanessa/The Moms
Playing age: teen/adult
Status: unknown
Description: four total understudies who will learn two tracks each
Name: Understudies
Status: unknown
Understudy: Yes → Description: M; the head of the dance studio
Name: Dance Teacher Pat
Playing age: adult
Status: open
Description: F; the studio's star dancer; this role involves on-stage simulated masturbation
Name: Amina
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F; always second best; this role involves stunt work and simulated self-harm
Name: Zuzu
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F, Indian-American; a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi; this role involves a stage kiss with Ashlee
Name: Connie
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: M; the only male dancer on the team
Name: Luke
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F; the oldest and least talented dancer on the team
Name: Maeve
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F; knows what's up
Name: Sofia
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F; future President of a post-apocalyptic America; this role involves a stage kiss with Connie
Name: Ashlee
Playing age: teen
Status: open
Description: F; could have been a phenomenon/grown-up Wendy; the actor playing these roles will also internally understudy the role of Connie
Name: Vanessa/The Moms
Playing age: teen/adult
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Description: Four total understudies who will learn two tracks each
Name: Understudies
Status: open
Understudy: Yes
Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: Pay Rate: $100
Maximum: 100
Minimum: 100
Status: paid → Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: $100
Maximum: 100
Minimum: 100
Status: paid
Locations · Sep 23, 2026
City: Chicago
Kind: performance
Name: Bramble Arts Loft → Kind: performance
Name: Bramble Arts Loft, Andersonville
Eligibility · Sep 23, 2026
Adult (over 18) actors only; actors of all ages and all gender identities are encouraged to apply to roles that speak to them → Gender identities used in this breakdown belong to the characters, and actors of all gender identities are welcome to apply to roles that speak to them. While most characters are teenagers, only adult (over 18) actors will be considered, and actors of all ages are encouraged to apply.
How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions close Saturday, September 26.
Email: loosecannonchicago@gmail.com
Instructions: Please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform. To apply for this job email your details to loosecannonchicago@gmail.com.
Method: form
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform → Deadline text: Submissions close Saturday, September 26.
Email: loosecannonchicago@gmail.com
Instructions: Please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. To apply for this job, email your details to loosecannonchicago@gmail.com.
Materials: Fill out the following form to the best of your ability.
Method: form and email
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform
Status · Sep 17, 2026
expired → active
Roles · Sep 17, 2026
Description: (M, adult), the head of the dance studio
Name: Dance Teacher Pat
Playing age: adult
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the studio's star dancer (this role involves on-stage simulated masturbation)
Name: Amina
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), always second best (this role involves stunt work and simulated self-harm)
Name: Zuzu
Playing age: teen
Skills: stunt work
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen, Indian-American), a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi (this role involves a stage kiss with Ashlee)
Name: Connie
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (M, teen), the only male dancer on the team
Name: Luke
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the oldest and least talented dancer on the team
Name: Maeve
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), knows what's up
Name: Sofia
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), future President of a post-apocalyptic America (this role involves a stage kiss with Connie)
Name: Ashlee
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen/adult), could have been a phenomenon/grown-up Wendy (the actor playing these roles will also internally understudy the role of Connie)
Name: Vanessa/The Moms
Playing age: teen/adult
Status: unknown
Description: four total understudies who will learn two tracks each
Name: Understudies
Status: unknown
Understudy: Yes → Description: (M, adult), the head of the dance studio
Name: Dance Teacher Pat
Playing age: adult
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the studio's star dancer (this role involves on-stage simulated masturbation)
Name: Amina
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), always second best (this role involves stunt work and simulated self-harm)
Name: Zuzu
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen, Indian-American), a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi (this role involves a stage kiss with Ashlee)
Name: Connie
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (M, teen), the only male dancer on the team
Name: Luke
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), the oldest and least talented dancer on the team
Name: Maeve
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), knows what's up
Name: Sofia
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen), future President of a post-apocalyptic America (this role involves a stage kiss with Connie)
Name: Ashlee
Playing age: teen
Status: unknown
Description: (F, teen/adult), could have been a phenomenon/grown-up Wendy (the actor playing these roles will also internally understudy the role of Connie)
Name: Vanessa/The Moms
Playing age: teen/adult
Status: unknown
Description: four total understudies who will learn two tracks each
Name: Understudies
Status: unknown
Understudy: Yes
Pay · Sep 17, 2026
Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: Pay Rate: $100 (no unit or period given)
Maximum: 100
Minimum: 100
Status: paid → Basis: unspecified
Currency: USD
Description: Pay Rate: $100
Maximum: 100
Minimum: 100
Status: paid
Pay · Sep 17, 2026
$100 pay rate (unit/period not stated) → $100
Locations · Sep 17, 2026
Address: Andersonville
City: Chicago
Kind: performance
Name: Bramble Arts Loft → City: Chicago
Kind: performance
Name: Bramble Arts Loft
Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
Non-Union actors; only adult (over 18) actors will be considered; actors of all ages and all gender identities are encouraged to apply to roles that speak to them. → Adult (over 18) actors only; actors of all ages and all gender identities are encouraged to apply to roles that speak to them
How to apply · Sep 17, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions are due Saturday, September 26.
Email: loosecannonchicago@gmail.com
Instructions: Please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform (listing also offers: To apply for this job email your details to loosecannonchicago@gmail.com)
Method: form
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform → Deadline text: Submissions close Saturday, September 26.
Email: loosecannonchicago@gmail.com
Instructions: Please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform. To apply for this job email your details to loosecannonchicago@gmail.com.
Method: form
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx42LITxxGv_2XGQBI5d25i2S-AjLXN79HstqaLNgwaGiMRQ/viewform