Fireside Theatre
Audition · Chicago, IL
No deadline listed
In person
The role
Equity chorus dancers (Male characters) for roles in PRETTY WOMAN (See breakdown).
Playing age: 20s – 30s
Voice: High belt sopranos and altos
Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments.
Playing age: 20s – 30s
Voice: Strong pop tenors and baritones
Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments.
Playing age: 30s-40s
Character is male. Any ethnicity. A self-made industrial tycoon who owns a major shipbuilding company. His business becomes a target for a takeover by Edward Lewis and Philip Stuckey. However, he is fiercely determined to fight back.
Playing age: 18-25
Character is male. Any ethnicity. The young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel; he exudes wide-eyed innocence.
Playing age: 30s—40s
Character is male. Any ethnicity. A Beverly Hills high-end clothing store manager who will say or do anything to make a sale.
Playing age: 20s – 40s
Voice: Glorious high soprano operatic voice
Character is female. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing VIOLETTA in a “La Traviata” sequence.
Playing age: 20s — 40s
Voice: Glorious high tenor operatic voice
Character is male. Any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing ALFREDO in a “La Traviata” sequence.
Playing age: 20s-40s
Character is female. Any ethnicity. A vibrant lounge singer at the Voltaire inside the Beverly Wilshire.
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
Dinner Theatre; $830 weekly minimum
Contract: Dinner Theatre
Oct 23, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026 1:30 PM (C)
Jan 31, 2027
Day of Arrival: 01/31/27
Feb 1, 2027
First Rehearsal: 02/01/27
Feb 18, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Opening Performance: 02/18/27 Closing Performance: 04/11/27
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl Chicago, IL
Access and accommodations: Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
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Get ready
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
Come ready to dance/move in whatever shoes feel best for you. (No tap needed) You may be called back to sing approx. 1-minute cut from your book in the style of or from the show. Bring sheet music cut in your key. Pianist provided. Bring current headshot and resume stapled together. ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.