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- Deadline
- November 20, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States More casting calls in Chicago
- Looking for
- Ages 20 to 25
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- Gwydion Theatre Company
What they are looking for
Gwydion Theatre Company is casting SubUrbia, Eric Bogosian's play about aimless twentysomethings spending one night outside a suburban convenience store. Roles are Sooze, a punky artist in her early 20s of any race; Buff, white, early 20s; Norman, Pakistani, 20s to 40s; and his sister Pakeeza, Pakistani, 20s to 30s, who speaks only Urdu. The show involves partial nudity, strong language and flashing lights. It is non-union and paid: a $300 stipend for principals and $200 for understudies. Callbacks are November 21, rehearsals start January 11, and the run is February 18 to March 14, 2027. Email a contemporary monologue under two minutes, your preferred role, and your headshot and resume. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
The monologue goes by email, so pick a contemporary piece with the restless, sharp energy of Bogosian's characters and record it in one clean take. State clearly in your email which role you want. If you are going for Pakeeza, show that you speak Urdu fluently. Before you submit, make sure you can rehearse Monday through Thursday from 6 to 10 pm and that you are comfortable with the partial nudity.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 20 to 25, and it is based in Chicago, Illinois, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue, current headshots and your acting resume.
- Apply through the original listing from Gwydion Theatre Company: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 20, 2026.
- If they call you back, there may be a second round: the callback. Before you confirm, get the pay and the dates in writing.
Books to prepare for this audition
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The Actor and the Target
Declan Donnellan For when you get stuck: Declan Donnellan explains where fear and tension come from and how to put your attention back outside yourself. See it on Amazon -
Building a Character
Konstantin Stanislavski The second half of the system: how inner work turns into body, voice, tempo and characterization. See it on Amazon -
Respect for Acting
Uta Hagen Uta Hagen's first book: identity, substitution, objects and the idea that acting is a craft you train every day. See it on Amazon
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