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- Deadline
- November 21, 2026 Submit before that date.
- Type
- Theater · Musical · Kids See all 152 theater auditions
- Where
- Des Plaines, Illinois, United States More casting calls in Chicago
- Looking for
- Ages 18 and up
- Pay
- Paid The listing says it is paid.
- Posted by
- Big Noise Theatre
What they are looking for
Big Noise Theatre is holding non-Equity auditions for Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo, a 60-minute family musical directed by Scott Spector. Every role is 18 and up except Nemo, which is open to performers 13 and older; roles include Marlin, Dory, Gill, Crush, Bruce, the Tank Gang and an ensemble with some puppetry. Auditions are Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 6 pm in Des Plaines, with 16 to 32 bars of a musical theatre or Disney song and a short dance combination. Video submissions are accepted until noon on November 21, with a slate, your song cut, a movement clip, and a headshot and resume through the form. Rehearsals run December through February, and performances run February 13 to March 7, 2027. It is paid: a $300 stipend. Apply through the original listing.
Castina's tip
Bring your sheet music clearly marked in a three-ring binder, since an accompanist is provided and a cappella singing is not allowed. Pick a song that tells a story with humor and warmth, the tone of a family musical. For the dance combination, wear athletic shoes and clothes you can move in. If you submit by video, include a movement clip even if you are not a dancer. Check your weekends, since shows are Saturday and Sunday mornings.
How to apply to this casting call
- Check that you fit. The call asks for ages 18 and up, and it is based in Des Plaines, Illinois, the United States.
- Get your materials ready: a short monologue, a song you feel confident singing, current headshots and your acting resume.
- Apply through the original listing from Big Noise Theatre: the button at the end of this page takes you there. You have until November 21, 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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An Actor Prepares
Konstantin Stanislavski The foundation of the system: building a character from inner truth, imagination and emotion memory. Most acting schools start here. 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 -
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
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