Who

BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages over 18, body types, and abilities, to attend every audition.

Seeking strong actors that are 18+ years of age. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to submit as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer.

WHEN

In Person Auditions ONLY (no submissions at this time) will be on Sunday, September 7 6:30pm-9:30pm at BrightSide Theatre’s Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532.  Sign up for a time at HERE .

Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song  from a legit musical theatre or classical repertoire/operetta that shows off your acting strengths as well as vocal range.    An accompanist will be provided.  Bring your Headshot/Resume.

Callbacks will be by invite only the evening of Monday, September 8.

Time Commitment

Rehearsals will be evenings from December 7-11 and evenings January 4-7.  Not all cast is called to each rehearsal.  Dress Rehearsal is the evening of January 8.  No rehearsal conflicts will be accepted for Dress Rehearsal or any performances.  

Performances

All performances will be at the Madden Theatre on the Campus of North Central College, 171 Chicago Ave. in Naperville. Opening 1/9/26; Closing 1/18/26 (Fri/Sat evenings at 7:30pm and Sun matinees at 2pm with an additional Sat Mat on 1/17/26 – 7 performances total) 

Pay Rate: $175 Stipend