Work With Us
If you're a performer, an artist, a creative at heart, we invite you to become a part of our thriving community. At Parker Players Theater Company, your passion finds its stage, and your talent is celebrated. Whether you yearn to be in the spotlight or bring the magic behind the scenes, your journey begins here.
Audition for AMADEUS
Parker Players is excited to announce auditions for Amadeus by Peter Shaffer.
Directors Chris Causer and Jenilee Houghton are bringing a rebellious new take on this classic story.
It's a tale of two artists and how their ego-driven battle for fame and glory ultimately leads to their respective demise.
A levity-filled drama whose scope is as operatic as it comes, but presented as an intimate, immersive (and slightly anarchic) new experience.
Character Breakdown
Genders specified are the presenting genders for each character and will be portrayed and referenced as such in the production. We are happy to cast actors of any/all genders to play any role. We welcome performers of any ethnicities, ages (18+), body types and performers with disabilities to audition. For accommodations, please contact jmchugh@parkerplayerstheater.org
​
Most roles will require creative movement and dance, but no formal dance training is required. Singing or playing an instrument (especially punk/rock style) is not required, but welcome!
Antonio Salieri (he/him)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (he/him)
Constanze* (she/her) wife to Amadeus
Count Johann Kilian Von Strack* (any gender) Royal Chamberlain
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg* (any gender) Director of the Imperial Opera
Baron Gottfried Van Swieten* (any gender) Prefect of the Imperial Library
Teresa Salieri* (she/her) wife to Salieri
Katherine Cavalieri* (she/her) Salieri's prize student
Guiseppe Bonno* (he/him) Court Kapellmeister
*These roles will also make up the Ensemble of "Little Winds", Servants, Performers and Citizens of Vienna.
​
Please note the show will feature a near-constant presence by the Ensemble, so we're seeking a dynamic troupe of playful, brave, creative performers.
Audition Information
1
AUDITION SIGN UP
SIGN UP FOR AUDITION APPOINTMENT
VIA LINK BELOW
If you can't make auditions in person, video submissions will be accepted, but attendance at callbacks will be required. Please submit materials to jmchugh@ParkerPlayersTheater.org no later than 5pm on April 14th.
Audition Location:
The Barrington
Parker Players Theater
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
Actor Stipend of $200 flat rate
AUDITIONS
​
April 14 (1 -4pm) & April 15 (6-9pm)
​
Audition: Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue (memorized) OR prepare one of the selected excerpts from the play (memorization optional). Play excerpts can be found via link below. If selecting one of the provided monologues from the show, feel free to choose any option you wish, regardless of gender.
​
We also welcome singers and musicians to share up to 60 seconds of an operatic or punk/rock piece of music. Keyboard will be provided, but no accompanist. We welcome self-accompanied or acapella.
​
Please bring headshot/resume if you have one.
2
CALL BACKS
​
April 16, 2024
​
Callbacks by invitation only.
Call Back Time:
6:00PM - 10:00 PM (as needed)
​
Call Back Location:
The Barrington
Parker Players Theater
540 Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
3
Rehearsal Information
4
CAST READ THROUGH
Monday, May 6, 2024
​
Cast Read-Through will be held from
6:30 - 9:00pm
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin the week of May 6.
​
Rehearsals will be 4-5 days a week taking place on weekday evenings and some weekend afternoons. Final schedule will be based on actor and production team schedules and availability.
​
Rehearsal Location:
The Barrington
Parker Players Theater
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
​
5
TECH WEEK
July 7 - 11, 2024
​
No conflicts allowed
6
Performance Schedule
LOCATION​
​
The Barrington
Parker Players Theater
540 Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010