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The Shakespeare Project of Chicago 2026-27 season - Chicago EPA

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Shakespeare Project

Chicago, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/18/2026

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Job Description

THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT OF CHICAGO 2026-27 SEASON

•CHICAGO EPA (08.06.26) & (08.07.26)

Notice:

Audition Call Type:

EPA AUDITION DATE Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:00 AM•5:00 PM (C) AND Friday, August 7, 2026 9:00 AM•5:00 PM (C) Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm

CONTRACT

Special Agreement $16.60/hr for rehearsals (17 hours); $66.40 per performance plus 8% pension contribution SEEKING Equity actors of all age and types for readings of MACBETH;

HENRY IV, PART I

; VOLPONE; and

HENRY VIII.

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one two-minute Shakespeare monologue (memorized) and bring a sonnet of your choice

TO BE READ.

Bring one headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association•Chicago Member Center 557 W Randolph St 1st Fl Chicago, IL 60661 PERSONNEL Expected to attend: Peter Garino (Artistic Director) Michelle Shupe (Associate Artistic Director) J.R. Sullivan (Director) Richard Shavzin (Director)

OTHER DATES

MACBETH:

first reh. 10/17/26 run: 10/23, 24, 25, 26 HENRY

IV, PART I

first reh. 2/20/27 run: 2/26•3/1

VOLPONE:

first reh. 4/3/27 run: 4/9, 10, 11, 12, 17

HENRY VIII:

first reh: 5/29/27 run: 6/4, 7, 8, 12 OTHER shakespeareprojectchicago EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity ismitted to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. SALARY Special Agreement $16.60/hr for rehearsals (17 hours); $66.40 per performance plus 8% pension contribution UNION AEA