AUDITIONS
We are looking for actors for our upcoming production of Jump Scares: A Night of Short Horror!
Jump Scares, Vol. 1 is a night of short horror plays that explore the wide variety of genre's within the horror space. From psychological, to absurd, to demonic, these plays will thrill and kill! Six playwrights, six directors, and a company of actors come together to create this evening of terrifying theatre.
We are looking for a group of actors to take part in our next show. The goal is to create a company of actors and appear in multiple plays. Each actor can expect to be in several pieces. There is a virtual submission option for those unable to attend. Date: Sunday September 22nd. Audition slots start at 7:00. Location: Green Shirt Studios, Unit 303-B 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Unit 303-B Chicago, IL 60613 Please prepare a 1-2 min monologue for the audition. Here is a brief synopsis of the plays featured in Jump Scares: It’s Getting Dark by Garrett Michael McCann Hiking through the North Carolina woods, Caleb has hurt his foot and Matt, his older brother, is determined to get him to safety. When a man happens upon the boys - not so randomly- Matt's mission gets harder to achieve. Lollipop, Lollipop by Hannah Lee Defrates On the run from mysterious Men-in-Yellow, Polly, Lucy, and Sandy stop at a diner to figure out the rest of their escape plan. The only problem? Sandy’s a lollipop. Hell by KG Montes Inspired by the Salem Witch Trials, Prudence is accused by her Puritan community of being in league with the devil. The truth is much more upsetting. Olly Olly Oxen Free by Jacquelyn Priskorn Jessy and Marty find themselves in a stone circle far from home. Someone else is looking for them. Is it safe in the circle? Can they call time out if it isn't? What happens if they get tagged? Barbarian by Daniel Prillaman In 798 A.D., a young boy encounters a fearsome Viking invader, fangs and all. A Lot of Time to Think by Cole Hunter Dzubak Foster wakes up buried alive with nothing but a voice recorder and a flashlight with near-dead batteries, being forced to analyze their own life to figure out why they were chosen to suffer this fate. Click here for a folder with perusal copies of the scripts. This production will take place at the Jarvis Square Theatre. It opens November 21st. There is a $200 stipend available for this project. |
Bump in the Night Theatre Company is looking for a wide range of performers to participate in our monthly play reading series, “Campfire Nights.” This series celebrates new short horror plays in a fun and casual event in venues around the city.
Each event will feature different plays with different casting needs.
Each month we will send out a casting notice to our group of actors with the plays and roles needed. If you fit a role we need filled and are available at that month’s event, you can sign up as a reader. Each event is a one night commitment.
To join the casting group, please send a headshot/resume (or whatever you got) to [email protected]. Visit bumpinthenightchi.com for more information about the company and upcoming projects.
Each event will feature different plays with different casting needs.
Each month we will send out a casting notice to our group of actors with the plays and roles needed. If you fit a role we need filled and are available at that month’s event, you can sign up as a reader. Each event is a one night commitment.
To join the casting group, please send a headshot/resume (or whatever you got) to [email protected]. Visit bumpinthenightchi.com for more information about the company and upcoming projects.
PLAY SUBMISSIONS
Do you have a short horror play in need of a reading?
We are looking for scripts for our monthly play reading series, our "Campfire Nights." If you have a script that you feel fits our mission and is ready for an audience, send your script or NPX link to [email protected]. A small stipend is provided for plays chosen. |