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Auditions for "John Proctor Is the Villain" Play

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 307760Exp: 4/8/2026
$889/week
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "John Proctor Is the Villain" stage play, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: A contemporary play exploring feminism, power, and identity through a group of high school students studying The Crucible. Rate: $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: First rehearsal: Sept. 8, 2026 Rehearsals: 9/8/26 – 10/4/26 First Preview: Oct. 6, 2026 Opening: Oct. 9, 2026 Closing: Oct. 25, 2026 To Work in Kansas City, MO Seeking multiple roles with strong vocal ability. Performers must handle multiple character tracks. Emphasis on storytelling and emotional depth. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue or two contrasting one-minute monologues. To be considered for a musical, please prepare a contemporary monologue and a brief cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre, standard or gospel/blues/funk/soul song. An accompanist will be provided. Material should demonstrate a strong sense of storytelling, emotional connection, and point of view. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, stapled together, with contact information clearly printed on the resume. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. Directors are looking forward to seeing you at the auditions!

9 role s

CARTER SMITHMale35-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Teacher, M. a former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones. Now he’s a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy.

SHELBY HOLCOMBFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast. People have always underestimated her.

BETH POWELLFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South.

NELL SHAWFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, from Atlanta. grounded and sincere. genuinely curious about things. a good judge of character, and a quick study.

IVY WATKINSFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, fiercely loyal and always well-intentioned. from money. resist the urge to play her as a mean girl.

RAELYNN NIXFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, a cheerleader type who’s always lived her life by other people’s standards. she was paying careful attention and keeping score the whole time.

MASON ADAMSMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, he’s never really tried before, and he’s surprised by how good it feels. earnest and affable.

LEE TURNERMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Student, a Carhartt-wearing good ol’ boy. deeply insecure and without the tools to deal with it. he’s always been good at getting what he wants.

BAILEY GALLAGHERFemale20-28 y.o.All ethnicities

Counselor, sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be. this is her first real job out of college. she’s trying her best.