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Actors and Understudies for "The Red Lion" Stage Play

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 302936Exp: 2/14/2026
$250/project
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Red Lion," a stage play, looking for principal actors and understudies. See more details below. About the project: "The Red Lion" by Patrick Marber. When a small-time football club brings on a promising new recruit, the team’s future becomes lucrative for those around him, but he is thrown into a battle of principles between the team’s money-hungry manager and its caretaker still pining for glory days. A British accent is required for all roles. A dialect coach will be involved in rehearsals. Rate: $250 for principals $125 for understudies Additional info: Rehearsals: 3/23–4/18 (Mon, Wed, Thu 6–10 PM; Sat 1–6 PM) Tech: 4/20–4/30 Performances: 5/1–5/16 (Thu–Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3:00 PM) Understudy Requirements: Must attend the first read-thru, designer run, and all non-Q2Q tech rehearsals. Must attend at least one performance weekend and be available to go on in case of emergency. Guaranteed one performance. If interested, submit your application, including a headshot and resumé, with “Red Lion Audition” in the subject line. Please indicate the role you wish to audition for and any scheduling restrictions.

3 role s

YatesMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Blue collar. Football is his religion. Role cast; seeking understudy.

JordanMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Extremely athletic. Somewhat green. BIPOC

KiddMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Business-minded. Understands power. Role cast; seeking understudy.