Private Lives - Chicago EPA (12.20.26)
CAT $375 weekly minimum (tier 1)
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, December 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
CONTRACT
CAT
$375 weekly minimum (tier 1)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in PRIVATE LIVES.
Some roles will be understudied. Due to budget restraints, local actors and stage managers are encouraged to apply.
SEEKING:
ELYOT CHASE: Sibyl’s rich and handsome new husband who was formerly married to Amanda. He has a quick and cutting wit that he wields throughout the play.
SIBYL CHASE: An attractive, twenty-three year-old, first-time bride who feels very threatened by her new husband’s first wife, Amanda.
AMANDA PRYNNE: A beautiful second-time bride (she was formerly married to Elyot, and is now married to Victor) with a fiery temper and a tendency toward impulsive behavior.
VICTOR PRYNNE: Amanda’s second husband, who is a few years older than Elyot, is very pleased to describe himself as “normal.”
LOUISE: A French maid.
PREPARATION
Please prepare 1 high farce monologue 2-4 minutes in length. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Cheney Mansion
220 North Euclid Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Street parking; You’ll be greeted in the lobby of the mansion. There will be a holding space on the main floor; auditions will be on the third floor with a ‘on deck/warm up room’ also on the third floor.
PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Peter Andersen: Producing Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal starts- June 2nd
Tech June 22-24
Opening- July 6th
Closing- August 13
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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.
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