Sponsored by the African American Arts Alliance ( AAAA ) and in celebration of Black Arts Month this October, several Black theaters of Chicago will partner for a united audition for Black theater artists.
The free, three-day event will include a series of resource-sharing panels and workshops by casting directors, agents and other theater professionals, before giving artists the opportunity to audition for Black theaters and directors. Participating theaters include Black Ensemble Theater, Congo Square Theatre, eta Creative Arts Foundation, Pegasus Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Perceptions Theatre and Definition Theatre.
The Black Theater United Audition events will be held online and will begin Monday, Oct. 12, with an audition preparedness workshop and panel discussions. The auditions will be held Oct. 19 and 26; they are open to all adults ( 18+ ), but some experience is recommended.
Advance registration is required at AAAAChicago.org .