Seeking Performers for "The Lightning Thief" Play
SEEKING Equity actors for the TYA and 1st Half of Marriott Theatre's 2027 Dinner Theatre Season "The Lightning Thief". LOCATION Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EPA/ECC Singers: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C). Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - ECC Dancers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM (C) AND 1:00 PM (C). Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CONTRACT Dinner Theatre / TYA Dinner Theatre: $970 weekly minimum - 2026 rate TYA: $16 per hour - Rehearsal - 2026 rate $133 per Performance - 2026 rate PREPARATION Please prepare to sing 1-minute of a song of your choice in the style of the shows you’re interested in. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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. 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.
14 roles
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 40 (Female/Femme, 30s–40s), Percy’s loving and resilient mother. Warm, selfless, and emotionally strong, Sally has spent years protecting Percy from dangers he does not yet understand.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 70 (Male/Masc, Adult), Percy’s Latin teacher who is secretly the wise centaur Chiron. A patient mentor and protector of young heroes.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless), The sarcastic god of wine and reluctant director of Camp Half-Blood. Bitter, funny, and perpetually annoyed by the campers.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 40 (Male/Masc, 30s–40s), Percy’s crude and unpleasant stepfather. Lazy, selfish, and deeply irritating.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless), The intimidating god of war, portrayed like a dangerous biker-rock-star. Aggressive, manipulative, and fueled by chaos.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless), God of the sea and Percy’s distant father. Calm, mysterious, and emotionally restrained, though he deeply cares for Percy.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Male/Masc, Adult/Ageless), The ruler of the Underworld, portrayed as an aging rock star. Dramatic, bitter, and misunderstood.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Female/Femme, Adult/Ageless), A Fury disguised as Percy’s substitute teacher. Menacing, terrifying, and Percy’s first encounter with the monster world.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Female/Femme, Ageless), A mystical prophet in the form of a mummy who delivers cryptic prophecies to heroes.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (Female/Femme, Adult/Ageless), A seemingly warm roadside host who is secretly Medusa. Manipulative, lonely, and dangerous.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 20 (Female/Femme, Teenager), The brave daughter of Zeus whose legacy and sacrifice loom large over Camp Half-Blood.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 20 (Female/Femme, Teenager), A mysterious young girl dressed in 1930s clothing encountered during Percy’s journey.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 50 (Male/Masc, Adult), The sarcastic ferryman of the Underworld who transports souls across the River Styx.
| Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 (All Genders, Various Ages), Campers, gods, monsters, spirits, museum patrons, Underworld creatures, drivers, and mythological beings who help create the imaginative world of Percy’s adventure. Featured ensemble roles may include the Minotaur, Chimera, Cyclops, Bus Driver, Uber Driver, and various campers and spirits.
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