We are hosting auditions for our 2024-2025 Season!

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Submissions Deadline: Friday, October 11th, 2024 at midnight

Audition Date & Time: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 7:00-9:00pm 

Audition Location: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Dance Chicago studios)

***Attention performers who can base/lift others and who have solid comedy writing and dance/movement experience!***
Please read the notice below and follow the process to submit to audition for Comedy Dance Chicago’s 2024-2025 Season! 

 

Comedy Dance Chicago (CDC) is a group of comedians and dancers who combine sketch comedy, physical comedy, dance, word play, and music to entertain our audiences of all ages. Our show has been described as a “super high-energy laugh riot!” and “one of the funniest, most enjoyable hours you’ll spend on a Friday night." 

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What does the 2024-2025 CDC Season entail? The 2025 New Show Creative Process and other performances as booked/scheduled.

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What roles is CDC looking to fill? We are specifically looking to add 2-3 strong performers with who are able to comfortably and securely base and lift other performers and who have solid comedy writing and dance/movement backgrounds. Other requirements include:

-strong stage presence, comedic timing, facial expressions

-sketch writing experience

-able to quickly pick up choreography

-trained in any of the following: theater, sketch comedy, improv, circus, clowning, partner acrobatics, etc.

-trained in any of the following: modern, tap, jazz, hip hop, etc.

-comfortable interacting with audience members of all ages

-collaborative and a team player

-strong work ethic and positive attitude

-available for 2025 New Show Creative Process (Thursday and Saturday rehearsals) - more on this below

Who should audition? All skin colors, body types, gender identities, sexualities, backgrounds, personalities, senses of humor, ages (18+) are welcome to audition. 

Rehearsals and Show Information:

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What is the 2025 New Show Creative Process? We will create (write, stage, and choreograph) and perform an all-new comedy dance show!

Creative process: January-April 2025 

Required Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7-9pm and Saturdays from 10am-12pm

New Show dates: April-May 2025 (4-6 week run of shows on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night; exact dates TBD)

Venue: TBD (in Chicago)

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When and where are other performances? Shows are scheduled throughout the year as we book them. The majority of shows are in Chicago, though we do have occasional shows in the suburbs and other states. Performances include CDC produced shows, school shows, out-of-town festivals, short appearances, etc. Shows are cast based on performer availability. 

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When and where are rehearsals? In general, we have weekly rehearsals every Thursday from 7-9pm at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Dance Chicago studios).

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Pay: Both paid and unpaid performances

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Submission Process:

STEP 1: Familiarize yourself with CDC’s style and purpose - visit www.comedydancechicago.com and @comedydancechicago on Instagram

STEP 2: Submit your headshot, resume, and pictures and/or video that highlight your ability to lift other performers to ComedyDanceAuditions@gmail.com by Friday, October 11th, 2024 at MIDNIGHT. 

Subject line should read: “[Your Full Name] Submission” 

STEP 3: CDC will review all submissions. Due to an overwhelming response in past years, we may not be able to see everyone in person. Wait to hear if you are offered an in-person audition slot. 

Questions? Email ComedyDanceAuditions@gmail.com

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