Audition Info

CASTING CALL: A Christmas Carol and Sunday in the Park with George

Paramount Theatre 2026-2027 Broadway Series

ADULT ACTOR OPEN CALL

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What: Equity Principal Auditions (EMC and Non-Equity actors are welcome and encouraged to attend)
When: Monday, February 2, 2026
9:00am-5:00pm
Lunch from 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Chicago Actors’ Equity Office
557 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661

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What: Equity Principal Auditions (EMC and Non-Equity actors are welcome and encouraged to attend)
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
9:00am-5:00pm
Lunch from 1:00-2:00
Where: Chicago Actors’ Equity Office
557 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR OPEN CALL ON FEBRUARY 2 AND FEBRUARY 4:

At the Open Call on February 2nd and 4th at the Equity Office in Downtown Chicago, please prepare one or two of the following 4 options, not to exceed 2 minutes total.

1) A Monologue

2) A Spirited Christmas Carol

3) A song that shows off your tone and range

4) A song that showcases your acting skill

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in a binder in the appropriate key with clear markings. Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume.

A NOTE from Casting:

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

CHILD ACTOR OPEN CALL

A NOTE ON CHILD ACTOR CASTING

Paramount Theatre is excited to announce many roles open for child actors in the coming season! The following tracks are available for child actors (actors under the age of 16):

A Christmas Carol

• Peter Cratchit Track (age 12)
• Belinda Cratchit Track (age 10)
• Gregory Cratchit Track (age 8)
• Emily Cratchit Track (age 8)
• Tiny Tim Track (age 6)

Sunday in the Park with George

• Louise (age 8-12)

Please note the above ages refer to the character, not the actor. For example, a young performer could be 10 but look 8, etc. All roles listed above will be double cast.

Martha Cratchit Track- We are looking for ONE actor who is over the age of 16 for the Martha Cratchit Track, who is 14 years old.

All child actors interested in the roles listed above should NOT come to the Open Call on February 2nd 2026 in downtown Chicago.

You have the following options to be seen:

1) You can attend the Open Call for Child Actors on Saturday, February 14th in Aurora (preferred). Information can be found on our website here: https://paramountaurora.com/opportunities/auditions/

2) You may have already heard from Casting Director, Trent Stork, if you have representation. You can reach out through those avenues. 3) You may email casting@paramountarts.com for online video submission instructions.

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What: Child Actor Auditions
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
9:00am-5:00pm
Lunch from 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Parammount Theatre Rehearsal Hall
10 S. Stolp Ave.
Aurora, IL 60504

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR CHILD ACTOR OPEN CALL ON FEBRUARY 14th

At the Child Actor Open Call on February 14th at the Paramount Rehearsal Hall, please prepare one or two of the following 4 options, not to exceed 2 minutes total.

1) A Monologue

2) A Spirited Christmas Carol

3) A song that shows off your tone and range

4) A song that showcases your acting skill

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in a binder in the appropriate key with clear markings. Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume.

Actors will be seen in the order that they arrive. Sign up will begin at 8am.

A NOTE from Casting:

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.