Ways and Means Theatre
Audition · Chicago
Local Chicago performers; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only.
Playing age: Female-presenting, 30s–40s
A high school drama teacher and the director of the pageant-within-the-play. An earnest, anxious vegan striving desperately to do the right thing while her job hangs in the balance. Fluent in the language of devised theatre and dramaturgical sensitivity.
Playing age: Male-presenting, 30s–40s
Logan’s romantic partner. A yoga-practicing street performer and self-styled ally who has done “the work” and wants everyone to know it. Effortlessly performative; deeply committed to his own enlightenment.
Playing age: Male-presenting, 30s–40s
An elementary school history teacher and aspiring playwright thrilled to finally see his (heavily footnoted) writing come to life. A well-meaning pedant with encyclopedic knowledge of the first Thanksgiving and zero theatrical instincts.
Playing age: Female-presenting, 20s–40s
A confident, strikingly attractive actress hired from Los Angeles as the production’s “Native American consultant.” Untroubled by intellect or self-doubt, she may be the sanest person in the room.
Read stage directions.
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.
$50 stipend
Contract: Non-Equity
Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9–13.
Nov 13, 2026
The reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm.
Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago
Open the download in your calendar app to add the dates and a reminder the day before.
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.
Select and record one side of your choice from the provided sides, choosing the role you’d most like to be considered for. Additional sides may be submitted for multiple roles. Email the video, headshot, and resume to both addresses with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you want to be considered for and list all conflicts for the week of November 9–13. Note whether you are willing to read stage directions.
Email the theatre →Opens your email app. Attach the requested materials before sending.
Application email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com
No casting or creative-team names are available here yet. Check the original posting for more information.
Listed contact: casting@wam-theatre.com
We last checked the posting on Oct 08, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.