Casting Performers for "HANSEL & GRETEL" Play
SEEKING Equity actors for the TYA and 1st Half of Marriott Theatre's 2027 Dinner Theatre Season "Hansel & Gretel". 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.
4 roles
THE WITCH | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 60 (Female/Femme, 30s–60s), The charismatic and dangerous owner of a mysterious digital empire who uses children’s addiction to games to power her underground data center. Able to switch instantly from warm and inviting to manipulative and terrifying.
MOM | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 40 (Female/Femme, 30s–40s), A hardworking single mother doing everything she can to create a stable life for her children. Grounded, practical, and deeply loving, she struggles to balance survival with being present for her kids.
MULTI-CHARACTER TRACK | Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 (Open Gender, 18 or Adult Playing Young), A quirky and slightly awkward neighborhood kid who becomes an unexpected ally in the story. Also doubles as a variety of digital avatars and Pixel Clippy, a trapped chatbot AI hidden deep within the Witch’s basement network. This track has strong comedic timing and versatility for multiple transformations.
ENSEMBLE | Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 80 Various ages, genders and vocal ranges. Ensemble actors play a variety of roles.
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