Chicago Children's Theatre
Performer Submissions for a Specific Production or Project
For future opportunities
No deadline listed
The role
Who they’re looking for
Performers may submit materials for a specific production or project.
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?
The theatre hasn’t listed the pay
Dates & location
The full schedule hasn’t been listed. Check rehearsal and performance dates with the theatre before committing.
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
Email a headshot (.jpg preferred) and resume (.pdf) for a specific production or project. Send them as separate files titled in this format: Last Name, First Name – Headshot (DATE) & Last Name, First Name – Resume (DATE).
Email the theatre →Opens your email app. Attach the requested materials before sending.
Application email: casting@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Before you apply
- Application link could not be verified.
Full posting and updates
We last checked the posting on Sep 24, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.