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"1776" Show in Need of Equity Actors

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 311231Exp: 5/28/2026
$807/week
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for the "1776" show, Equity actors needed. See more details below. Rate: $807 weekly minimum (Cat. zz) Additional info: Written by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone First Rehearsal: June 12, 2026 Performances June 25-July 5, 2026 NOTE: All roles will be understudied! Season will run from June 11 through August 30, 2026. Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities are encouraged to attend. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Please prepare two brief contrasting songs. An accompanist will be provided. Performers who wish to be considered for Escanaba in da Moonlight or Driving Miss Daisy may prepare a short monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy, designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Directors are looking forward to seeing you there!

25 roles

John AdamsMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Massachusetts. Opinionated, passionate, and a bit boisterous. Vocal range C3- F#4

Stephen HopkinsMale65-75 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Rhode Island. Vocal range top: C3-Eb4

Roger ShermanMale53-57 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Connecticut. Vocal range Bb2-C3

Robert LivingstonMale37-43 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from New York. Vocal range Bb2-F4

Benjamin FranklinMale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Pennsylvania. Vocal range Ab2-Eb4

John DickinsonMale42-46 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Pennsylvania. Vocal range A2-E4

Col. Thomas MckeanMale40-46 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Delaware. Vocal range C3-Eb4

Richard Henry LeeMale43-47 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Virginia. Vocal range C3-G4

Thomas JeffersonMale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from Virginia. Vocal range C3-G4

Edward RutledgeMale22-28 y.o.All ethnicities

Delegate from South Carolina. Vocal Range C3-A4

Abigail AdamsFemale30-34 y.o.All ethnicities

Loving wife to John Adams. Vocal Range Dd4-F5

Martha JeffersonFemale25-32 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range Bb3-D5

CourierMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range C3-Db4

John HancockMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Cesar RodneyMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Charles ThomsonMale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Reverend John WitherspoonMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Joseph HewesMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Dr. Josiah BartlettMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Lewis MorrisMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

James WilsonMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

George ReadMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Samuel ChaseMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Dr. Lyman HallMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Andrew McNairMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities