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6/6 Chicago Improv Comedy Show Slots and Auditions Update

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Second City Generals Final Day is Tomorrow!

There have been reports of success showing up and waiting for someone to miss their spot.

One of these reports comes from me. For whom this worked earlier today.

 

Xanadudes are looking for Openers for 7/18

Ignore the above poster as a reference for dates!

These guys have a one night show on 7/18 and they need openers who will draw and audience.

Wed 7/18 8:30p call 9p show

You get 25% of the door. Open to all kinds of comedy it seems.

reply to thexanadudes@gmail.com with:

Troupe Name
Members of the Troupe
Format/Structure

 

CIC House Teams Auditions

Auditions: Sat 6/23 12p – 6p

Callbacks: Mon 6/25 7p

CIC Comedy  1422 W. Irving Park

One year of improv experience required

email auditions@cicomedy.com

name

contact info

preferred time slot.

Bring headshot and resume

 

Improv Playhouse: Teams Needed for Saturday Nights

Time Slots: Sat 7:30p – 8:30p and 9:00p – 10:00p

735 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Il (Next to the Metra)

Short Form and Sketch Teams please
Contact: Jon-Michael Armstrong
Office@improvplayhouse.com
847-968-4529 Office

 

New Variety Show at Uptown Lounge Needs Teams

Mondays 10p – 11:30p

Show features a variety of different kinds of artists all sharing and presenting their work. There is a sweet DJ!

email Kelly at kelly.ludden78@gmail.com

 

Gorilla Tango Auditions for Burlesque Improv Team

Audition: Sat 6/16 10a – 12p

Performances: Weds 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 7p – 9p

Gorilla Tango Theater 1919 N. Milwaukee

PAID a % of sales

Not full burlesque. Girls perform in Bras and Boy Pants, No G-Strings or Pasties.

Must be 21+ to audition. To schedule an audition email headshot and resume to Juicy Lucy at juicylucy@gorillatango.com

 

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10/19 Chicago Improv Comedy Show Slots and Auditions Update

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gorilla Tango Looking for Producers for Kid’s Shows

You get a small budget and 10% of gross revenue.

Email hannah@gorillatango.com

Auditions for new Gorilla Tango Burlesque Show: Mariachichi

Audition: Sat 10/29 1p-3p

Callbacks: Sun 10/30 1p-3p

Must be 21 to audition
Rehearsals: 3-4 per week starting the week of November 7th.
Performances: Saturdays at 7:30pm, February 4th to March 31, 2011.
Prep a 2 min dance piece and a 1-3 minute comedy monologue. Spanish and fighting skills are a plus.
Email your resume and headshot to Director Jonald Reyes at jonald@gorillatango.com for an audition slot or more information.
Audition for Upcoming Second City Writing 6 Shows
Second City Chicago Improv Comedy
Sat 10/15 1pm-4pm
Sun 10/16 3pm-6pm
Thu 10/20 7pm-10pmRehearsals will be the same time slots as auditions. Call 312-664-3959 to sign up. Or just show up. You will need to bring a headshot and resume. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in at the desk in the 4th floor lobby.
Second City Job Fair

Second City is hiring for their new theater that opens in the old Tony and Tina space in December. If you missed the job fair Tuesday, you can still apply by checking out the link above and emailing  jobs@Secondcity.com.

 Old West Family Photo Seeks Acts for Underground Lounge Variety Show

Wed 11/23 8p

No money involved

Black Wednesday Variety show at the Underground Lounge is hosted by Old West Family Photo and is looking for all kinds of acts comedy, music, magic, juggling, anything entertaining.

Email oldwestfamilyphoto@gmail.com

 

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9/21 Auditions and Show Slots

September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Good Times Improv Show looking for teams for Tuesday Nights

Tuesdays 8p

Horseshoe Bar 4115 N. Lincoln

No two person teams at this time. Email horseshoeimprov@gmail.com

Half Naked is casting for their new sketch show “Oregon Fail”

Sat 9/24 4p-6p

Performances will be at 773 Fri 11/4, 11/7, 11/14 and Sat 11/5, 11/12, and 11/15 at 10:30p

Email dskau@yahoo.com with a preferred time slot ((2:00, 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30) headshot and resume.

Solo Sketch/Standup Slots at Uncommon Ground on Devon for this coming Monday

Mon 9/26 8p

Uncommon Ground 1401 W. Devon

No pay.

Email: ugcomedynight@gmail.com

Casting Fake Informercial for Trade Show Use

Email Submissions

Shooting 9/26 and 9/27 (Both days)

$100/day $50 per half day. Lunch provided.

There are still a few roles to be filled. There’s a lot of details on this one. I suggest clicking the link above and reading carefully.

Actors wanted for web series

Tues 9/27 and Wed 9/28 6p-10p

Skirmishes was initially a production at 773. Ed is looking for actors in their 20s and one pair in their 30s (THE MARRIED ONES!) to act on film. More information about this production than you ever wanted to know is available here. Ed is either extremely meticulous and prepared to hit the ground running or has a level of potentially delusional blue-sky forecasting that staggers the imagination. See: “$25,000 extensive marketing budget and plan” and “you will be compensated $1000 at the end of the series.”

Sides are here.

For an appointment, email: edwintoolis@SBCglobal.net

 Actor needed to play Bill Nye in “True Twilight: a Glee Club Musical”

No audition date listed

Performances Thur in Oct and Nov 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

No pay.

Actor will also be playing a number of smaller parts. Audition will consist of short monologue, resume and headshot.

Email: k.kontour@comcast.net

Gorilla Tango taking show submissions for Winter 2011/2012
They are taking submissions for off-peak nights (Mon-Wed and some Sundays).

Gorilla Tango has a guaranteed contract arrangement whereby you agree to cover certain costs and keep profits beyond those. It’s great if you cover them, sucks if you don’t. Read carefully before committing.

Email Jeremy Eden at jeremy@gorillatango.com with a paragraph long description of your proposed show and any related scripts or production materials you might have.

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9/7 Audition and Performance Opportunities Update

September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment 
Extra Round of Auditions for Gorilla Tango’s Ensemble Improv Program
Sat 9/10 12p-3p Sun 9/11 6p-9p
Gorilla Tango Theater 1919 N. Milwaukee
$225
Basically you pay for a three month training program that includes
performances, coaches, space, marketing etc. You are then eligible
for consideration for the Advanced house ensemble, which presumably
does not cost anything.
Email Travis@gorillatango.com

Open for Williams and Martinez at the Playground
Mondays 10p 10/3-12/19
Playground Theater 3209 Halsted St.
$35 (can be made back depending on audience draw)
Contact u2lindsay@gmail.com

98.6 Improv seeks openers for Underground Lounge
Mondays and Tuesdays 8p and 10p
Underground Lounge 952 West Newport Ave
Preference given to larger groups.
Contact 98.6improv@gmail.com

Dancing Pig needs openers for StudioBe run
Wednesdays 10p through October
StudioBe 3110 N. Sheffield
No cost. Must bring at least 5 audience members
Contact: thedancingpigcomedy@gmail.com
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8/10 Auditions and Show Slots Update

August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment 
Improv Playhouse Comedy Team Auditions
Monday August 22nd  7:30p
Gorilla Tango Theater 735 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville
Must commit to one mainstage show a month.
No charge. No pay.
Send picture/headshot and resume/improv experience to
 info@improvplayhouse.com






Gorilla Tango Theatre Auditioning for Areola Jones and the


 Temple of Boobs


Monday 8/22 5:30p-7:30p and Tuesday 8/23 5:30p-7:30p


Callbacks Saturday 8/27 9:00a-12:00p


1919 N. Milwaukee


3-4 rehearsal weekly starting 9/1. Shows Saturday nights at 9:30p


starting 11/1


Pay: 25% of box office split among performers/crew plus tips


Prepare 2 minute movement piece to music. Also if have special


skills, prepare 30 second demo.


Email Timothy Bambara at tim@gorillatango.com






Improv Playhouse seeks family friendly teams


735 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville


Fridays and some Saturdays 6:30 Call, 8p-9p Show


No details on charge/pay.


Contact info@improvplayhouse.com or 847-968-4529






Uncle Fatty’s Improvathon


Tuesday 10/4- Sunday 10/9


2833 North Sheffield


Improv contest. 10 groups a night, 25 minutes per group.


1st Place: $8,000 2nd Place: $1,500 3rd Place: $500


Application fee is $15. Deadline is 8/15.


Details here.






GULP! Productions is seeking long form improv and sketch groupsa to


 perform at Jerry’s Sandwiches in Wicker Park


Thursdays 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 8:30p-10:30p


1938 W. Division


No charge. No pay.


Details here.


		

		
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