PM&L Theatre

Out of Sight, Out of Murder Auditions
2024-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St, Antioch, IL, 60002, United States
PM&L Theatre and director Susie Perkowitz are seeking a diverse group of actors to audition for our production of the hilarious murder mystery comedy Out of Sight, Out of Murder.

Auditioners are requested to complete their online audition form and reserve an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance.

Out of Sight, Out of Murder Audition Packet
Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 11 and Monday, August 12, 2024, from 7 – 9 pm at PM&L Theatre, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL. Callbacks will by invitation only, and will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 pm. Each auditioner will audition solo.
Out of Sight, Out of Murder is a hilarious murder mystery comedy. Auditions for will consist of readings from the script. Character descriptions and audition sides are in the Audition Packet. We are looking for actors that can play levels, have fun and make clear choices that differentiate each character from the others.
Out of Sight, Out of Murder will open Friday, October 18, 2024 and will run for 3 weekends until Sunday, November 3, 2024.

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About the Show
Peter Knight is grinding out a murder story in an old mansion where another author was murdered years before. A weird electrical storm effects a cosmic snafu and his characters come to life. There’s the lovely ingenue, the trusty butler, a feisty character woman, a dauntless hero, a fascinating “other woman,” the always pregnant serving girl, and the wily lawyer waiting for midnight to read the will. Peter loses control of his characters and there is a murder; the intended victim is Peter. Other murders follow and the culprit is among characters who, having also worked for other authors, know a great deal about the subject. Can Peter find the killer before the killer gets his author? Is romance with the ingenue leading anywhere? Where is the fortune mentioned in the will? All is solved ingeniously with romance, suspense and cosmic wit.
Cast of Characters
Peter – the author –A bit of a “bookish” nerd. Stressed. Easily annoyed.
Minna – the housekeeper –A strong lady used to working on the farm. Honest. Fun loving, but sensible.
Lydia – the character lady – Attractive. Well-dressed and groomed. Caustic, but with a good sense of humor. High society married to Jordan.
Cogburn – the butler – very proper and proud of position, dry and droll, but can let loose at surprising moments
Kay – the ingénue – Sweet, trusting, generous. Insightful. Likes freedom to choose how she acts
Fiona – another character lady – Cynical, selfish, know-it-all. Matronly & stuck in her ways. Knitter.
Addie – the pregnant maid – Vulnerable, emotional wreck. Requires a cockney accent for a few lines, but quickly drops the accent. Sassy & everything that Fiona hates.
Jordan – The attorney who reads the will – Sleazy. Successful. Corrupt. Well-dressed and groomed. Lydia’s husband.
Dick – the hero – Overly enthusiastic, eager and happy. Traditional values towards marriage and money. Is interested in Kay.
Questions?
Contact the director, Susie Perkowitz via email.
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A Christmas Carol Auditions
2024-09-29 16:00 - 20:00 | PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St, Antioch, IL, 60002, United States
PM&L Theatre and director Casey Audrain are seeking a diverse group of actors to audition for our production of A Christmas Carol.

Auditioners are requested to complete their online audition form and reserve an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 29, from 4 – 8 pm, and Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6 – 9 pm at PM&L Theatre, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL. Callbacks, if needed, will by invitation only, and will be held on Wednesday, October 1 at 7 pm. Callbacks will be communicated via text message, so please provide a phone number on your audition form that can receive texts. Each auditioner will audition solo.
Notes for Auditioners

Please come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue, you may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
No accents, please.
List any special talents you have and would be willing to do on stage, ie do you play a musical instrument? Are you a magician? Do you sing or dance?
Please note if you are auditioning for one part only.
List any/all conflicts that might prevent you from attending a rehearsal and/or performance. This is IMPORTANT!

A Christmas Carol will open Friday, December 6, 2024 and will run for 3 weekends until Sunday, December 22, 2024.

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About the Show
A Christmas Carol is the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and everything it represents. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, who guide him through his life, revealing the consequences of his actions. Through these encounters, Scrooge learns the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the holiday spirit.
Cast of Characters
Audition Roles for A Christmas Carol

Narrator: Guides the audience through the story, providing key insights and transitions.
Scrooge: The lead character, a miserly, cold-hearted man who undergoes a dramatic transformation.
Fred: Scrooge’s cheerful and optimistic nephew, who believes in the goodness of Christmas.
Marley: Scrooge’s deceased business partner who returns as a ghost to warn Scrooge of his fate.
Ghost of Christmas Past: A spirit who reveals Scrooge’s past, showing him moments that shaped his life.
Ghost of Christmas Present: A lively ghost who shows Scrooge how Christmas is celebrated in the present.
Ghost of Christmas Future: A silent, eerie spirit who reveals what lies ahead for Scrooge if he doesn’t change his ways.
Mr. Cratchit: A kind, hardworking man, head of the Cratchit family, and Scrooge’s loyal clerk.
Mrs. Cratchit: The warm, loving wife of Mr. Cratchit, devoted to her family.
Tiny Tim: The Cratchits’ young son, frail but full of hope and positivity.
Chairwoman: A worker in Scrooge’s household who represents the working class of Victorian London.
Laundress: Another worker who helps with household duties, often seen in the scenes after Scrooge’s supposed death.
Undertaker: A character involved in the grim business of preparing for the dead, appearing in the future vision.
Old Joe: A shady character who buys goods from Scrooge’s servants in the future vision.
Mr. Fezziwig: Scrooge’s joyful and generous former employer, who embodies the spirit of Christmas.
Mrs. Fezziwig: The lively and kind-hearted wife of Mr. Fezziwig, often seen hosting festive parties.
Cratchit Children: The other children of Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit, each representing the warmth and love of their family.
Businessmen: Various men in the story who comment on Scrooge’s reputation and future.
Party Guests: Friends and family who attend the joyful celebrations of Christmas throughout the story.

Questions?
Contact the director, Casey Audrain via email.
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She Loves Me Auditions
2024-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | IL
PM&L Theatre and director Christi Nicholson are seeking a diverse cast of 16+ to audition for our production of She Loves Me. There are no roles available for children in this show. All roles are available, nothing has been precast. This is a volunteer opportunity actors will not be paid.
Auditioners are requested to complete their online audition form and reserve an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday November 6 and Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 7 – 10 pm at PM&L Theatre, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL. Callbacks will be by invitation only, and will be held on Monday, November 11 at 7 pm. Auditioners will audition in small groups of up to 10.

She Loves Me will open Friday, February 7, 2025 and will run for 3 weekends until Sunday, February 23, 2025.

About the Show
In 1934 Budapest, co-workers Georg and Amalia seemingly despise one another at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. After both respond to a “lonely hearts ad” in the newspaper, they now live for the letters that they exchange, not knowing that the stranger they’re falling in love with is their own worst enemy. Based on the play Parfumerie, on which the movies You’ve Got Mail, The Shop Around The Corner, and In The Good Old Summertime are also based, the plot may seem pleasantly familiar. She Loves Me is a charming comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance.

Notes for Auditioners

Audition Workshop: October 30 at 7:00pm — This optional audition workshop will help anyone interested in auditioning prepare for the audition. Participants will meet the director and music direction team, learn about the show, what will happen at auditions. We will help actors prepare materials for the audition and actors may even try their audition piece with the audition accompanist.

Those interested in auditioning should prepare 32-bars of a musical theatre piece that highlights their vocal abilities. An accompanist will be available or actors may bring their own instrumental recordings if desired. A blue tooth speaker will be provided. No unaccompanied auditions will be allowed. The cast breakdown includes audition song suggestions for each character. Actors may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script.

Callbacks: Actors who are asked to come to callbacks will participate in cold readings and will be given specific songs to prepare for each character they are being considered for.

Rehearsals: The rehearsal schedule will be created based on actor availability. Please be ready to list conflicts. Looking to schedule rehearsals Monday-Thursday evenings and possibly Sunday evenings.

Cast Breakdown:

Amalia Balash – Soprano: Range C4-B5 Age 25-35 The eager new employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Attractive, bright, charming, and strong willed. Loves literature, art, and ice cream. Longs to find a man who shares her interests. Her clashes with George are less angry and more competitive.
Audition Song: Vanilla Ice Cream measures 58 to the end

George Nowack – Baritone: Range B2-F4 Age 30-40 An established employee at Maraczek’s. A kind, hopeless romantic who enjoys literature and art. Seeks a kind woman to share his interests. His clashes with Amalia result in exasperation.
Audition Song: She Loves Me measures 93 to the end

Ilona Ritter – Mezzo-Soprano: Range F#3- E5 Age: 30-50 ( This really depends on the apparent age of Kodaly ) Employee at Maraczek’s. Experienced in life and love, but still a bit naive. World weary. Unlucky in love and tired of being used by men.
Audition Song: I Resolve measures 95 to the end

Steven Kodaly – High Baritone/Tenor: Range B2-A4 Age: 30-50 ( At least a little older than Ilona ) A handsome lady’s man, and he knows it. While a shallow cad, he’s personable and well liked. Gets away with a lot.
Audition Songs: Ilona measures 83 to the end, Grand Knowing You measures 37 – 45

Mr. Maraczek – Baritone Range B2-C4 Age: 50+ Owner of Maraczek’s. Successful business man who runs a tight shop. He likes his employees and his employees like him, until he suspects his wife of having an affair with Georg, resulting in anger, despair, and embarrassment.
Audition Song: Days Gone By measures 17 – 48

Ladislav Sipos – Baritone Range A2 – E4 Age: 40+ Family man, always afraid of losing his job. Very agreeable to everyone, a friend to all. Realizes he’s a “small man.” A confidant to George.
Audition Song: Perspective measures 92 to the end

Arpad Laszlo – Tenor Range B ♭2 – E4 Age 18-25 Maraczek’s delivery boy. A clear joy for life. He is committed to his job and is ambitious for more.
Audition Song: Try Me measures 14 – 46

Waiter – Tenor/Bari-Tenor goes into falsetto. Age: 25+ ( could really be any age ) Proud Headwaiter of a restaurant with a romantic atmosphere. Unsuccessfully rules the restaurant with an iron fist. Hugely comedic. Will play other parts in the Ensemble
Audition Song: Romantic Atmosphere measures https://form.typeform.com/to/EUvjEnvg1 – 8, 47 to the end.

Ensemble – To play store customers, restaurant patrons.
Audition Song: Twelve Days to Christmas measures 34 – 65

Questions?
Contact the director, Christi Nicholson via email.
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Marjorie Prime Auditions
2025-01-26 15:00 - 2025-01-27 21:00 | PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St, Antioch, IL, 60002, United States
PM&L Theatre and director Lindsey Badtke are seeking a diverse cast of 4 to audition for our production of Marjorie Prime. There are no roles available for children in this show. All roles are available, nothing has been precast. This is a volunteer opportunity actors will not be paid.
Auditioners are requested to complete their Audition Form and reserve an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance.

Auditions will be held on Sunday January 26, from 3 – 6 pm, and Monday January 27, from 6:30pm to 9 pm at PM&L Theatre, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL.

Callbacks if needed will be by invitation only, and will be held on Thursday , January 30 at 7 pm. Auditioners will audition privately and in small groups of up to 6.

Marjorie Prime will open Friday, March 28, 2025 and will run for 3 weekends until Sunday, April 13, 2025.

About the Show
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits — if any — of what technology can replace.

Notes for Auditioners

It is recommended but not required that those interested in auditioning should prepare a one to two minute contemporary dramatic monologue. Anyone with questions about monologues should contact PM&L Managing Director Adam Armstrong

Callbacks: Actors who are asked to come to callbacks will participate in cold readings, and will be given specific scenes to prepare for.

Rehearsals: The rehearsal schedule will be created based on actor availability. Please be ready to list conflicts. Looking to schedule rehearsals Monday-Thursday evenings and possibly Sunday evenings.

Cast Breakdown:

MARJORIE – 85. (Stage Age 60-90)
WALTER – early 30s. (Stage Age 25-40)
TESS – 55. Marjorie’s daughter. (Stage Age 40-60)
JON – 55. Marjorie’s son-in-law. (Stage Age 40-60)

Questions?
Contact the director, Lindsey Badtke via email.
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Hairspray Auditions
2025-03-02 15:00 - 2025-03-03 21:00 | PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St, Antioch, IL, 60002, United States
PM&L Theatre Announces Auditions for Hairspray
PM&L Theatre and director Darius Russelle are seeking a diverse cast for our upcoming production of Hairspray. All roles are available; nothing has been precast. This is a volunteer opportunity; actors will not be paid.
Audition Details

Dates & Times:

Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: PM&L Theatre, 877 Main Street, Antioch, IL

Auditioners are requested to complete their online audition form and reserve an audition slot before arriving. (Walk-ins may be accommodated, but advance sign-ups are preferred.) Auditions will take place privately and in small groups of up to 6.
Callbacks

Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM (by invitation only)

Those who are asked to attend callbacks will participate in cold readings and may be given specific musical or dance material to prepare.
About the Show
Welcome to the 1960s in Baltimore! Hairspray, the Tony Award-winning musical, follows the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto TV’s most popular show and fights to integrate it—proving that you really can’t stop the beat.
Notes for Auditioners

Vocal Preparation: Because Hairspray is a musical, please prepare 16–32 bars of a song that best showcases your range and personality. An accompanist will be available (bring sheet music in the correct key).
Movement/Dance: Be prepared to learn a brief dance combination; wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement.
Optional Monologue: If you also wish to present a short (1–2 minute) contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue, you may do so, but it is not required.
Rehearsals: The rehearsal schedule will be created based on actor availability. We anticipate rehearsals on Monday–Thursday evenings and possibly Sunday evenings. Please be ready to list your conflicts.

Performance Dates

Opening Night: Friday, May 30, 2025
Closing Night: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Runs for four weekends

Cast Breakdown (Sample)
Exact roles may vary based on creative team decisions, but Hairspray typically features:

Tracy Turnblad: A passionate, confident teenager determined to dance her way onto “The Corny Collins Show.”
Edna Turnblad: Tracy’s loving, plus-size mother (traditionally played by a male actor in drag, but open to all).
Link Larkin: The heartthrob and lead male dancer on the show.
Velma Von Tussle: A former beauty queen, producer of the TV show, and villain of the story.
Amber Von Tussle: Velma’s spoiled daughter and Tracy’s biggest rival.
Seaweed J. Stubbs: A talented Black dancer who befriends Tracy and fights for integration.
Motormouth Maybelle: The exuberant host of “Negro Day” on the Corny Collins Show and mother of Seaweed.
Penny Pingleton: Tracy’s slightly dorky but devoted best friend.
Corny Collins: The charismatic host of “The Corny Collins Show.”
Ensemble: Various featured singers, dancers, and townspeople.

All roles are open. Casting is inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and body types.
Questions?
Contact Director Darius Russelle via email. drusselle@pmltheatre.org

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