Georgia Ensemble Theatre
Sandy Springs, GA
07/11/2025
Alley Theatre
Houston, TX
07/11/2025
MB Artists
Studio City, CA
07/10/2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
07/10/2025
Georgia Ensemble Theatre
Sandy Springs, GA
07/11/2025
Performer
Alley Theatre
Houston, TX
07/11/2025
Technical
MB Artists
Studio City, CA
07/10/2025
Performer
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
REVISED
First rehearsal, preview, and opening dates revised.
AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTRACT
SPT
$513 weekly minimum (SPT 4) (+10% if represented)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in I'LL GIVE YOU MY HEART (See breakdown).
World Premiere.
PREPARATION
Please prepare to read Sides which will be provided on the day of the audition at the audition site. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
PERSONNEL
Playwright: Tamara Steren
Producers: MB Artists: Kevin Bailey & James Mellon
Expected to attend:
James Mellon (Director)
Tamara Steren (Playwright)
Kevin Bailey (Producer)
Michael Donovan and/or Richie Ferris (Casting Directors)
OTHER DATES
Callbacks: 7/28
Rehearsal start date: 9/8
1st preview: 10/2
Opening: 10/4
Closing: 10/19
Rehearsal Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10 – 1 and 2 - 5
Performance Schedule: 4 shows per week:
Friday 8 pm, Saturday 2 pm & 8 pm, Sunday 3 pm
OTHER
Venue: Colony Theatre
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
I'LL GIVE YOU MY HEART
SYNOPSIS: Ten years after her fiancé is killed on their wedding day, a traumatized young woman fights to keep her promise to never leave him, while protecting her grief-stricken heart from opening for a familiar stranger.
SEEKING:
[CHARLIE] CAST. Female, late 30s. Advertising executive. Grief-stricken from losing her fiancé on her wedding day, she's closed her heart for fear of losing another love. She clings to the memory of her late fiancé, but is drawn to Sam. People gravitate to her dynamic, adventurous spirit, as proven by her serial-dating lifestyle.
[SAM] CAST. Male, late 30s. Advertising executive. Sick for most of his childhood, he lives for the moment. He doesn't waste time and goes after what he wants. Feels an instant, inexplicable attraction to Charlie.
[PIPPA] Female, any ethnicity, mid 30s – 40. Charlie’s best friend since childhood. Pippa tells it like it is, even when Charlie doesn't want to hear it. Puts her own health at risk, running interference for Charlie's free-spirited and reckless lifestyle.
[BEN] Male, any ethnicity, late 20s – early 30s. Charlie’s late fiancé. The love of Charlie's life since they were eight years old. He appears when Charlie needs him. He always wears his wedding tuxedo.
[ELIZABETH/DR. ROTH] Female, white, 60 – 70, ELIZABETH: Ben’s mom. Selfless, caring. Views Charlie as family. She holds secrets about Ben's fatal accident. Because of her love for Charlie, Elizabeth keeps those secrets for many years. DR. ROTH: Therapist. A progressive, respected therapist, not afraid to think outside the box. Her unorthodox ways push Charlie as no other therapist has.
[FRANCO/ZEKE/MATTHEW] Male, any ethnicity, mid 30s – 40ish, FRANCO: Waiter at Miceli’s restaurant. Exuberant, warm. Loves his job, loves Charlie as part of the Miceli's family; ZEKE: Unemployed neanderthal your mother warned you about. A perfect blend of immature, self-indulgent, uncouth, and obnoxious; MATTHEW: Organ Donation Coordinator at Donate to Life Organ Donor Institute. An enthusiastic supporter of organ donations, he lives to see miracles happen every day through organ donations.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
07/10/2025
Administrative
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic, forward-thinking leader with significant experience to lead the financial and operational functions of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. They are responsible for the oversight and coordination of administrative and financial functions including finance, accounting, budget planning, information technology, facilities, operations, and guest services. The CFO will be involved in strategic planning and long-range financial forecasting aligned with the strategic direction of the theater. The CFO is a proactive, data informed leader who contributes to big picture strategy while ensuring excellence in execution as they lead and manage the theater’s finances, ensuring financial health, and the operations of the theater facility. This person will be capable of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk, and helping to shape organizational priorities during a period of continued growth and opportunity. The successful candidate will have a commitment to mission-driven work, paired with the ability to develop and sustain a sound financial model.
The CFO also plays a key role in managing relationships with external stakeholders, particularly banks, insurance brokers, investment manager and auditors. The CFO reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior management team. They will staff and act as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors' Finance and Audit Committees, working closely with the committees to ensure their fiduciary responsibility and strengthen CST’s financial position. The CFO will have direct supervision responsibility for a Controller, Operations Director, and Technology Manager and lead a team of 12 full-time staff and many part-time staff. They will have indirect management responsibility for finance, facilities, information technology, custodial, and guest services teams.
They will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems. This person will be capable of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk, and helping to shape organizational priorities while sustaining a sound financial model.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values promoting a safe, supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Financial Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Strategic Planning and Leadership
Board Relations and Reporting
Tax Filing and Compliance
Facilities Operations
Administration
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
COMPETENCIES
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMAND
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
CST is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CST prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.