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- Deadline
- November 12, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater See all 157 theater auditions
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, United States More casting calls in Chicago
- Pay
- Unpaid The listing says it is unpaid.
- Posted by
- BYOT Productions
What they are looking for
Bring Your Own Theatre (BYOT) is a Chicago group that gathers five writers, five directors and a group of actors each month to create and perform five new plays in 24 hours, non-union and open to any experience level. The November edition starts Friday the 13th at 7 PM with a Google Meet call to announce the theme and groups. On Saturday the 14th, everyone meets at noon at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro to rehearse and memorize, and the show starts at 7 PM. It is unpaid. Sign up through the form in the listing. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Fast memorization matters most here, so practice learning a page in an hour this week with whatever method works for you. Bring neutral clothes and a couple of pieces that could double as costumes, because the play gets written the night before. Friday's meeting covers consent and comfort, so say clearly what you would rather avoid. Keep all of Saturday free from noon on, since rehearsal runs straight into the show.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. Read the profile they want carefully, 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 BYOT Productions: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 12, 2026.
- If they call you back, there may be a second round: the callback. It is unpaid: ask what they cover (travel, meals) and whether you get the footage for your reel.
Books to prepare for this audition
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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 -
True and False
David Mamet A short, provocative book: David Mamet argues for saying the words, playing the action and letting go of forced emotion. See it on Amazon -
The Power of the Actor
Ivana Chubbuck Ivana Chubbuck's 12 steps for breaking down a scene, built for film and TV. Great prep for auditions. See it on Amazon
Each book takes you to Buscalibre or Amazon, depending on your country. Some of these are affiliate links: if you buy through them, Casting and Acting may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Casting and Acting earns from qualifying purchases.
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