The Thanksgiving Play

Schedule · Sep 23, 2026
Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9-13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: the reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13 → Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9–13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: The reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm. End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13

Roles · Sep 23, 2026
Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s-40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open → Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Skills: Fluent in the language of devised theatre and dramaturgical sensitivity Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: Read stage directions; applicants are asked to note if they are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage directions reader Status: open

Pay · Sep 23, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 Stipend Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 stipend Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid

Pay · Sep 23, 2026
$50 Stipend → $50 stipend

Locations · Sep 23, 2026
Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave. City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building → Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building

How to apply · Sep 23, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you'd most like to be considered for. You're welcome to submit additional sides if you'd like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line "[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading." Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. List ALL conflicts for the week of November 9-13 in your submission. Materials: video headshot resume sides Method: video Link: https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for 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 casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for and list all conflicts for the week of November 9–13. Materials: Video recording of one selected side Headshot Resume Method: email Link: https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us

Schedule · Sep 17, 2026
Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9–13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: the reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13 → Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9-13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: the reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13

Roles · Sep 17, 2026
Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open → Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s-40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s-40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open

Eligibility · Sep 17, 2026
Ways and Means Theatre is seeking local Chicago performers. All roles are open. Performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only. → Local Chicago performers; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit; non-union performers only.

How to apply · Sep 17, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com, artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us, choosing the side for the role you'd most like to be considered for; additional sides welcome if you'd like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: side (self-tape video) headshot resume Method: email → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you'd most like to be considered for. You're welcome to submit additional sides if you'd like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line "[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading." Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. List ALL conflicts for the week of November 9-13 in your submission. Materials: video headshot resume sides Method: video Link: https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us

Roles · Sep 15, 2026
Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Skills: stage directions reader Status: open → Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open

Eligibility · Sep 15, 2026
All roles are open. Performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only. Seeking local Chicago performers. → Ways and Means Theatre is seeking local Chicago performers. All roles are open. Performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only.

How to apply · Sep 15, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com, artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you’d most like to be considered for; you’re welcome to submit additional sides if you’d like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Please indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: video self-tape of one side headshot resume Method: video → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com, artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us, choosing the side for the role you'd most like to be considered for; additional sides welcome if you'd like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: side (self-tape video) headshot resume Method: email

Roles · Sep 15, 2026
Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open → Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Skills: stage directions reader Status: open

Pay · Sep 15, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 stipend; no unit stated Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 Stipend Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid

Locations · Sep 15, 2026
Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave. City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape → Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave. City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building

Eligibility · Sep 15, 2026
Local Chicago performers; all roles open; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit; non-union performers only. → All roles are open. Performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only. Seeking local Chicago performers.

How to apply · Sep 15, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us (choose the side for the role you would most like to be considered for; additional sides welcome for multiple roles). Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for and list ALL conflicts for the week of November 9–13. Materials: Video recording of one chosen side Headshot Resume Method: email → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com, artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you’d most like to be considered for; you’re welcome to submit additional sides if you’d like to be seen for multiple roles. Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Please indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: video self-tape of one side headshot resume Method: video

Roles · Sep 14, 2026
Description: 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. Name: Logan Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Jaxton Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Caden Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Alicia Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open → Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open

Pay · Sep 14, 2026
Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 Stipend Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid → Basis: unspecified Currency: USD Description: $50 stipend; no unit stated Maximum: 50 Minimum: 50 Status: paid

Locations · Sep 14, 2026
Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building → Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave. City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape

Eligibility · Sep 14, 2026
Local Chicago performers; all roles are open; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit; non-union performers only. → Local Chicago performers; all roles open; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit; non-union performers only.

How to apply · Sep 14, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Please select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you’d most like to be considered for. You’re welcome to submit additional sides if you’d like to be seen for multiple roles. Please email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Please indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: video headshot resume one side of your choice Method: email → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us (choose the side for the role you would most like to be considered for; additional sides welcome for multiple roles). Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for and list ALL conflicts for the week of November 9–13. Materials: Video recording of one chosen side Headshot Resume Method: email

Roles · Sep 13, 2026
Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this; please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open → Description: 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. Name: Logan Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Jaxton Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Caden Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: Alicia Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open

Locations · Sep 13, 2026
Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building → Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building

Eligibility · Sep 13, 2026
Local Chicago performers. All roles are open; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit. Non-union performers only. → Local Chicago performers; all roles are open; performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit; non-union performers only.

How to apply · Sep 13, 2026
Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us, choosing the side for the role you'd most like to be considered for (additional sides welcome for multiple roles). Email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. List ALL conflicts for the week of November 9–13 in your submission. Materials: self-tape video (one side of your choice) headshot resume Method: email → Deadline text: Submissions due by October 11, 2026 Email: casting@wam-theatre.com; artistic@wam-theatre.com Instructions: Please select and record one side of your choice from the sides provided at https://www.wam-theatre.com/work-with-us. Choose the side for the role you’d most like to be considered for. You’re welcome to submit additional sides if you’d like to be seen for multiple roles. Please email your video, along with a headshot and resume, to BOTH casting@wam-theatre.com and artistic@wam-theatre.com with the subject line “[NAME]: Thanksgiving Play Reading.” Please indicate the role(s) you would like to be considered for. Please list ALL conflicts for that week in your submission. Materials: video headshot resume one side of your choice Method: email

Schedule · Sep 13, 2026
Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9-13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: the reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13 → Description: One rehearsal will take place during the week of November 9–13 End: 2026-11-13 Kind: rehearsal Start: 2026-11-09 Description: the reading will take place Friday November 13, 2026 at 7pm End: 2026-11-13 Kind: performance Start: 2026-11-13

Roles · Sep 13, 2026
Description: 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this: please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Status: open → Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: LOGAN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: JAXTON Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Male-presenting. 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. Name: CADEN Playing age: 30s–40s Status: open Description: Female-presenting. 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. Name: ALICIA Playing age: 20s–40s Status: open Description: We would also like to hire someone to read stage directions for this; please note if you are willing to accept that as well. Name: Stage Directions Reader Status: open

Locations · Sep 13, 2026
Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave. City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building → Kind: audition Name: Self-Tape Address: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 City: Chicago Kind: performance Name: Little Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building