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Current Season 17 Auditions and Opportunities
Spring 2025 Staged Reading Series: Sis by Chloe Jackson Directed by Alma Davenport One performance – May 3, 2025, 7pm Up to 5 Rehearsals. Schedule TBD Actor Stipend - $100 In-person auditions are held at the Strand Theater on Sunday, March 29, starting at 12pm. To reserve an audition slot, please forward your headshot and resume the Director, Alma Davenport at [email protected] Play Synopsis: The play revolves around the character Junior, a younger trans woman grappling with her gender identity and the rejection that comes with it. After the loss of her mother and an uprooting to a new place, Junior is thrust into her journey toward self-discovery in affirming yet dangerous world of the Chicago trans scene, where everyone doesn’t survive. This play explores themes of self-acceptance, protection, the struggles of the black trans community, and the importance of true love and chosen family. Character Breakdown: Junior - A younger black person (17 -18) struggling with her identity and familial rejection. Junior transitions (MTF) through her journey both physically and into adulthood. Junior is innately timid and afraid. Malcolm - A black male (18 - 19) who is also struggling with his attraction to trans women how to be in relation to them. He’s a friend who offers a calming presence and support. Bree - Junior’s soon to be best friend (same age as Junior) who is a trans girl that embraces the duality of male and female energy. Bree has an effortless courage that encourages Junior to embrace their true self. Fearless. Sloane - An older more experienced trans woman who provides guidance to Junior. She has a sense of duty to helps girls like her. She has a checkered past and is preparing for a brighter future. Nicki - A vibrant and outspoken character who adds humor and perspective to the group dynamic. She lives and loves a dangerous lifestyle. Probably has a death wish. Older than Bree and Junior but younger than Sloane. Sloane’s first “child”. Abede - Junior’s father. He is struggling with the loss of his love and only care giver. Powerful. Intimidating. Powers stemming from his masculinity and how he grew up. Mugger - Armed and masked thief looking for a mark. Can be played by one of the characters, preferably male character. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brown Sugar Bake-Off A Co-Production between Strand Theater and Two Strikes Theatre Collective May 30-June 15, 2025 10 performances Rehearsals begin in April 2025. Schedule TBD Actor Stipend - $150 The production consists of eight 10-minute original plays by Black women and non-binary playwrights, centered around this year’s theme – Mental Health. All actors will play multiple roles. Casting: Black female, any age Black nonbinary, any age Black male, any age Please submit headshot/resume for consideration to [email protected] Audition PoliciesCasting
The Strand Theater has no resident acting company. We hold auditions for each of our season productions, as well as occasionally participate in the auditions, held at our partner theatres. To learn about the upcoming audition opportunities, please sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, and check back on this website. Commitment to Inclusion The Strand Theater Company champions challenging and provocative theater that especially celebrates women's diverse voices and perspectives while bringing together the creative talents of all genders as artists, technicians, and administrators. We embrace diversity of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organization, and strive for inclusiveness in engaging employees, volunteers, and collaborators. The Strand Theater Company provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity, veteran or military discharge status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment practices, as well as our relationships with volunteers, contractors, and partners. |
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