Thank you for your interest in performing with Goodly Creatures Theatre!

Please note that an additional show date has been added since this audition notice was shared to the Theater in Chicago site.

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This summer, we are excited to produce Shakespeare’s classic Much Ado About Nothing!

This production will be directed by Katrina Syrris, learn more about the director here.

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Auditions will take place at Etc Coworking’s Main Conference Room from 7pm to 9pm on:

• Thursday, April 10th

• Friday, April 11th

• Tuesday, April 15th

• Friday, April 18th

• Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Friday, April 25th

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We will be hosting both in-person and virtual auditions this spring. You may attend more than once. We ask that you submit the registration form in order to be considered for the cast. There is a button to access the form below.

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Before opening the form, please be prepared to submit:

• Your best contact information

• Your headshot (or selfie) and resumé (or description of experience)

• Your preferred roles and casting considerations

• Any conflicts with rehearsals or performances

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Please note that your personal information is NOT shared with any third parties outside of Goodly Creatures Theatre.

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In Person Auditions: Be prepared for readings from the script.

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Virtual Auditions: Please submit a video recording of your performance of one memorized monologue from any of Shakespeare’s plays. If you have a website or reels, feel free to include links to those in your email submission. Video auditions are due by Friday, April 18th at midnight. Please send your virtual audition to info@goodlycreatures.com with the subject line “[First and Last Name]: Shakespeare Audition]”. 

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Performances: 

• ​Geneva, IL: Island Park, Saturday, August 2nd at 6pm (Rain Date is Sunday, August 3rd at 3:30pm)

• Schaumburg, IL: Meineke Park, Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30pm (Rain Date is Thursday, August 7th at 6:30pm)

• Elgin, IL: Lords Park, Picnic Shelter East, Sunday, August 17th at 3pm (Rain Date is Sunday, August 24th at 3pm at the Wing Park Bandshell)

• Algonquin, IL: Algonquin Bandshell, Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30pm (Rain Date is Wednesday, August 27th at 6:30pm)

• Elgin, IL: Wing Park Bandshell, Saturday, August 23rd at 7pm (Rain Date is Sunday, August 24th at 3pm)

• Dundee, IL: Swings' Private Performance, Saturday, August 16th at 6pm

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Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 7pm to 9pm, beginning in May. Occasional Friday rehearsals may be scheduled depending on cast availability. Please note that you will not be required to attend all rehearsals (with the exception of tech week), as a schedule will be made to accommodate absences, and will be organized based on scenes we’re rehearsing and who is necessary for those scenes. 

Tech week will take place the week prior to our first performance.

Rehearsals will be held in Dundee, IL, approximately 5 minutes from the 1-90 Exit (approximately 45 minutes from O’Hare). Location will be shared with cast and crew.

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Compensation:
Every ensemble member will be paid a $125 stipend upon completion of the performance run.

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Characters in the Play: Note that some roles are subject to double-casting and gender may also be changed.

• Please refer to RSC.org for character descriptions here.

• Leonato, Governor of Messina

• Hero, Leonato's daughter

• Beatrice, Leonato's niece

• Margaret, Hero's gentlewoman

• Ursula, Hero's gentlewoman

• Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon

• Count Claudio, a young lord from Florence

• Signior Benedick, a gentleman from Padua

• Balthasar, a musician (this role has been pre-cast)

• Signior Antonio / Leonato's Brother

• Don John, Don Pedro's brother

• Borachio, Don John's follower

• Conrade, Don John's follower

• Dogberry, Master Constable in Messina

• Verges, Dogberry's partner

• George Seacoal, leader of the Watch

• First Watchman

• Second Watchman

• Sexton

• Friar Francis

• Messenger to Leonato

• Messenger to Don Pedro

• Boy​

 

If you have questions regarding auditions, please contact us at info@goodlycreatures.com
 

If you have difficulty submitting the registration form, please email us and include:

• Your best contact information (phone and email)

• Your headshot and resumé

• Your preferred roles and casting considerations (including if you are willing to accept a role as a swing).

• Any conflicts with rehearsals or performances

• The date(s) you plan to attend auditions, or a video submission

• Please answer the following Yes/No question: Are you willing to comply with health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 including taking and submitting test results and/or wearing a mask if exhibiting symptoms to prevent the spread of infection?

• How you discovered Goodly Creatures Theatre

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Internships are available on a per-show basis. We have worked with interns in tech, marketing, and house management. Please reach out to info@goodlycreatures.com for more information.

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​Goodly Creatures is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.​