Auditions

Paramount Theatre Bold and Broadway Series

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.

The Aurora Civic Center Authority (parent company to Paramount Theatre) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Due to frequent and necessary interaction with members of the general public, performers, fellow employees and other individuals, successful candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin work and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.  “Fully vaccinated” as defined by the CDC means that at least 14 days have passed following receipt of the final dose of an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, COVID-19 boosters are required for eligible employees

PERSONNEL

BILLY ELLIOT

Trent Stork (They/Them), CSA – Director, Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre

Kory Danielson (He/Him) – Music Director

Isaiah Silvia-Chandley (He/Him) – Choreographer

Kylie Fox (She/Her) – Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre

Jim Corti (He/Him) – Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Jim Corti (He/Him) – Co-Director, Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre

Johanna McKenzie Miller (She/Her) – Co-Director

Kory Danielson (He/Him) – Music Director

Kenny Ingram (He/Him) – Choreographer

Trent Stork (They/Them), CSA – Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre

Kylie Fox (She/Her) – Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre

PRODUCTION DATES

BILLY ELLIOT

Possible Early Rehearsal for Billy, Michael, and Dream Billy: December 26th, 2023

First Rehearsal: January 8th, 2024

Designer Run: January 30th, 2024

Tech Begins: February 1st, 2024

First Preview: February 7th, 2024

Opening Night: February 16th, 2024

Closing Night: March 24th, 2024

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

First Rehearsal: March 25th, 2024

Designer Run: April 16th, 2024

Tech Begins: April 18th, 2024

First Preview: April 24th, 2024

Opening Night: May 3rd, 2024

Closing Night: June 16th, 2024

AUDITIONS

Equity Principal Auditions

(EMC and Non-Equity actors are welcome and encouraged to attend)

Monday, April 24th, 2023

9:00am-5:00pm

Lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Chicago Actors’ Equity Office

557 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60661

PREPARATION:

Please bring ONE copy of your Headshot/Resume.

Please prepare 1 or 2 one-minute cuts (not to exceed two minutes total) in a pop/rock or folk musical style. An accompanist will be provided.

Equity Chorus Auditions for Singers

(EMC and Non-Equity actors are welcome and encouraged to attend)

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

9:00am-5:00pm

Lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Chicago Actors’ Equity Office

557 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60661

PREPARATION:

Please bring ONE copy of your Headshot/Resume.

Please prepare 1 or 2 one-minute cuts (not to exceed two minutes total) in a pop/rock or folk musical style. An accompanist will be provided.

Equity Chorus Auditions for Dancers

(EMC and Non-Equity actors are welcome and encouraged to attend)

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

9:00am-5:00pm

Lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Chicago Actors’ Equity Office

557 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60661

PREPARATION:

Please bring ONE copy of Headshot/Resume.

Please come warmed up and ready to dance in jazz or tennis shoes. You may be asked to sing. Please prepare 1 one-minute cut in a pop/rock or folk musical style. An accompanist will be provided.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

BILLY ELLIOT

Paramount Theatre Broadway Series

PERSONNEL

Trent Stork (They/Them), CSA – Director, Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre

Kory Danielson (He/Him) – Music Director

Isaiah Silvia-Chandley (He/Him) – Choreographer

Kylie Fox (She/Her) – Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre

Jim Corti (He/Him) – Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre

PRODUCTION DATES

Possible Early Rehearsal for Billy, Michael, and Dream Billy: December 26th, 2023

First Rehearsal: January 8th, 2024

Designer Run: January 30th, 2024

Tech Begins: February 1st, 2024

First Preview: February 7th, 2024

Opening Night: February 16th, 2024

Closing Night: March 24th, 2024

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Billy Elliot

Male, 10-13

A little boy against a big, nasty, world.  Billy stumbles upon a ballet class and develops a passion for dance. To Billy, dance is a way to feel whole and free from the problems of life. He finds himself stuck between appeasing family and chasing his newfound love.

Michael

Male, 10-13

Billy’s fun-loving best friend. He lives in the realm of expressing oneself and loves to dress in dresses and lace.

Mrs. Wilkinson

Female, 40s-50s

The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy’s mentor.  She has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy and believes in the power of personal expression through dance.

Dad

Male, 35-45

Billy’s father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Initially unable to understand Billy’s new passion, eventually learns to support him.

Tony

Male, 18-25s

Billy’s brother. A passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy and shares his father’s disapproval of dance.

Grandma

Female, 60s-75

Billy’s eccentric grandmother. Forgetful and aloof. Despite her inattention, shares Billy’s love of dance.

Debbie Wilkinson

Female, 9-12

Mrs. Wilkinson’s daughter. A bit stand-offish and argumentative, a childhood crush on Billy leads her to constantly discourage him.

George

Male, 45-65

The local boxing teacher and fellow minor on strike.

Dream Billy/Dancer at the Royal Ballet School

Male, 20s-30s

An idealized version of Billy in the future.  A professional ballet dancer.

Adult Ensemble

All Genders, All Ages

Miners, Police Officers, Royal Ballet School Members.

Young Performer Ensemble

All Genders, 7-14

Ballet Girls in Billy’s ballet class of varying levels of skill.

Tall Boy/Posh Boy- A boy in Billy’s boxing class and later a posh boy at the Royal Ballet School

Small Boy- a very small lad who loves to swear in Billy’s boxing class

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Paramount Theatre Broadway Series

PERSONNEL

Jim Corti (He/Him) – Co-Director, Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre

Johanna McKenzie Miller (She/Her) – Co-Director

Kory Danielson (He/Him) – Music Director

Kenny Ingram (He/Him) – Choreographer

Trent Stork (They/Them), CSA – Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre

Kylie Fox (She/Her) – Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre

PRODUCTION DATES

First Rehearsal: March 25th, 2024

Designer Run: April 16th, 2024

Tech Begins: April 18th, 2024

First Preview: April 24th, 2024

Opening Night: May 3rd, 2024

Closing Night: June 16th, 2024

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Carole King

Female, plays 18-30

An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a deep passion for music.

Gerry Goffin

Male, plays 18-30

Carole’s songwriting partner, and eventual romantic partner and husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.

Barry Mann

Male, plays 18-30

An ambitious songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. Good natured and neurotic.

Cynthia Weil

Female, plays 18-30

A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated, smart, and chic with a quick wit.  Self-confident and sarcastic.

Don Kirschner

Male, 40s-50s

An influential music publisher and producer. A fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, but has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.

Genie Klein

Female, 40s-50s

Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes.

ENSEMBLE

All Genders, 20s-40s

To play various singers, song writers, and pop groups from the 50s and 60s.

Please contact casting@paramountarts.com with any questions

 

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