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- Deadline
- December 5, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater · Musical · Children See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- Naperville, Illinois, United States More casting calls in Chicago
- Looking for
- Ages 9 to 11
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- BrightSide Theatre
What they are looking for
BrightSide Theatre is presenting The Secret Garden in Concert, directed by Jeffrey Cass with music direction by Phil Videckis. They are seeking two roles: Colin Craven, a boy around 10 with a treble voice, who plays the Saturday matinees and covers the other shows; and Fakir, an Asian Indian tenor. It is non-union and paid: a $175 stipend. Rehearsals are evenings December 6 to 10 and January 3 to 6, with a dress rehearsal January 7, and the eight performances run January 8 to 17, 2027, at the Madden Theatre at North Central College. Email a headshot, resume and a link to a one-minute video of you singing in the style of the show. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
The one-minute video matters more than the headshot: choose a lyrical, classic musical theatre song that shows a clear treble range for Colin or a solid tenor line for Fakir. Record with good light and clean sound, facing the camera, with no filters. Since no conflicts are allowed for the dress rehearsal or performances, check January school and family plans before you submit. Reach out soon, because rehearsals start December 6.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 9 to 11, and it is based in Naperville, Illinois, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: recent photos of the child; a parent or guardian submits (see auditions for kids and teens).
- Apply through the original listing from BrightSide Theatre: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until December 5, 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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My Life in Art
Konstantin Stanislavski Stanislavski's memoir: his amateur years, the Moscow Art Theatre and the mistakes his system grew out of. See it on Amazon -
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 -
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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