GTT Auditions

AUDITIONS: Sweets to the Sweet seeking TEEN ACTORS

Company:

Gorilla Tango Skokie Young Artists

Description: Lies. Murder. Sword fights. After her mother’s untimely death and her father’s remarriage to the murderer, Hamlette is looking for vengeance in the modern retelling, gender reversed servion of Shakespeare’s classic tale.
Audition Date(s)/Time(s): Monday, June 24th 6:30-8:30, Tuesday, June 25th 6:30-8:30
Audition Location: Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Pay: n/a
Type Restrictions: Seeking 14 females and 6 males ages 12-18
Time Commitment: Rehearsals begin the week of 7/22. Please email jessasawyer@gmail.com for a full rehearsal schedule. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm September 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th
Material To Prepare: Please bring a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue and be prepared for some cold readings. To set up an audition: Contact director Jessica Sawyer by e-mail: jessasawyer@gmail.com
Contact Info: Jessica Sawyer
Email: jessasawyer@gmail.com

 

GTT Improv Zoo

Company:

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Description: IMPROVISORS:
Do you want to have FUN ON STAGE, make new friends and get the personal coaching that improves your skills while gaining weekly stage time in front of an audience??? Then be a part of the GTT Improv Zoo.

GTT Improv Zoo is now accepting head shots & resumes for it's next audition - JULY 13TH - starting at 11am. Contact kristi (at) gorillatango (DOT) com to get your audition slot today before they fill up.

The GTT Improv Zoo combines rehearsals + performances for 12 full weeks. As a member, you will:
* Rehearse every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 with expert coaches
* Perform weekly in the GTT Improv Zoo "Uncaged" show, Tuesdays at 9.
* Gain stage presence in front of a real audience
* Experience ensemble team building
* Advancement of your personal improv skills based on your goals

If accepted, you pay $240 to cover coaching, rehearsal space, marketing, etc. for the entire season. (This is less than other programs charge for 8 weeks), plus GTT Improv Zoo guarantees you perform EVERY WEEK for the entire 12 weeks. (payment plan is available).

Teams rehearse Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30. Shows begin at 9. Season starts July 30th.

Former members of this team have gone on to be placed on teams at The Playground, iO Chicago, accepted into the Second City Conservatory or have created amazing independent teams. Many team members continue the fun for multiple seasons in a row.

Don't delay - sign up for an audition slot today by emailing your headshot & resume to
kristi - at - gorillatango.com

Here's what the performers are saying:
"GTT has a very small group feel to them which strengthens an individuals improvisors performance as well as the group performance." - Colette N.

"I love that the coaches designing specific exercises designed to attack improvisers weaknesses." - Jeff J.

"We had a show after two hours of meeting each other for the first time. Being thrown on stage is a great way to gain any experience in improv." - Chrissy B.
Audition Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, July 13, 2013 starting at 11 am
Audition Location: Gorilla Tango Bucktown Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL.)
Pay: N/A
Type Restrictions: See above.
Time Commitment: Teams rehearse Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Shows begin at 9pm. Season lasts from July 30 - October 15, 2013.
Material To Prepare: Contact kristi@gorillatango.com for more info and to sign up for an audition appointment.
Contact Info: Kristi McKay
Email: kristi@gorillatango.com

 

Seeking Costume Interns

Company:

Gorilla Tango Burlesque

Description: Gorilla Tango Burlesque is seeking costume interns. Interns are not paid, but are provided with an opportunity for gaining real-world experience while honing professional skills and building their portfolio under our wing. Interns also benefit from comp tickets to productions.
Candidates may be asked to attend specific rehearsals or meetings or run necessary errands. 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule to suit the candidates needs. Immediate need, qualified candidates will be asked to interview starting June 20th through 27th with ongoing need.
Audition Date(s)/Time(s): By appointment
Audition Location: By appointment
Pay: Unpaid Internship
Type Restrictions: Qualifications:
Basic sewing skills required: machine and hand.
Basic crafting skills useful: such as gluing, painting, stenciling, millinery, shoe embellishment, etc...
Candidates must be independent and self-starters, as projects will be done without full time supervision. Highly communicative in email and text mostly. Candidates are a part of the design and build process, encouraged to ask questions and suggest costume improvements.
Owned equipment preferred: machine, glue gun, etc... Car or own transportation helpful but not required.
Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule to suit the candidates needs.
Material To Prepare: To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Kristen P Ahern, Costume Manager, kristen.p.ahern@gmail.com.
Contact Info: Kristen P Ahern
Email: kristen.p.ahern@gmail.com

 

The Broadway Dream

Company:

Theatrical Arts Company

Description: Seeking an ensemble of actors and actresses (ages 12 to adult) to work together as a cast and perform a full 90-minute scripted play.
Audition Date(s)/Time(s): 4-9PM on Monday, September 23, 2013 by appointment only
Audition Location: Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL 60647
Pay: Cast members will be paid depending on role received in show.
Type Restrictions: Must be 12 years old and up to audition. All types are encouraged to audition.
Time Commitment: Callbacks are by invitation only on October 6. Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday nights from 5-8PM starting October 14. Starting in January 2014 rehearsals will be on Saturdays from 11AM-2PM. See performance schedule.
Material To Prepare: You will not have to prepare anything for auditions. For an appointment, please contact the person below. Please bring a non-returnable headshot and resume to your audition.
Contact Info: Matthew Stevens
Email: info.theatartscompany@gmail.com