Equity Principal Actors

DIVERSION - CHICAGO EPA

Theatre: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble | Chicago, IL

Notice: Audition

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, October 19, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

$375.00 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in DIVERSION (see BREAKDOWN). All roles will be understudied. Due to budget constraints, local actors and stage managers are encouraged to apply.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a contemporary monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume, stapled together.

LOCATION

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

5779 North Ridge Avenue

Chicago, IL 60660

PERSONNEL EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Casting Director - Ashley Neal
Casting Associate - Glenn Obrero
Artistic Director - Tara Mallen
Ensemble Member - Jessica Ervin

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal: 1/6/27
1st Tech: 1/30/27
1st Preview: 2/6/27
Opening: 2/14/27
Performances through: 3/21/27
TBD Extension #1 through: 3/28/27
TBD Extension #2 through: 4/4/27

Rehearsals will include some afternoon and evening rehearsals during the week and daytime rehearsals on the weekend.

OTHER INFORMATION

Website: www.rivendelltheatre.org

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

Mike: An easygoing, witty ICU nurse. He faces personal financial pressure trying to afford therapy for his son, Sammy.

Mandy (CAST): A young, new ICU nurse who struggles with fatigue on shift.

Amy (CAST): Veteran ICU nurse who is protective of her fellow nurses, skeptical of outside management.

Emilia (CAST): A respected, veteran ICU nurse and mentor figure. She secretly struggles with opioid addiction.

Bess (CAST): The compassionate and efficient ICU nurse manager.

Jo (CAST): Investigator. Former nurse.