Employment and Auditions
Job Openings
Marriott Theatre is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusivity for its staff, creative teams, casts, musicians, crew members and audiences, and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and discrimination-free environment. We welcome the uniqueness that any candidate can bring to our organization in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We welcome candidates that help us build and maintain an anti-racist and anti-oppression environment, and who help prioritize joy in the production process. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
If you're interested in future employment at Marriott Theatre in an overhire position (stitcher, deck run crew, light board operator, etc) please complete this form.
For other creative and/or designer positions submit your materials to HERE. Performers interested in auditions, please refer to the information below.
Audition Notices
GENERAL CASTING SUBMISSIONS
At this time, we are casting on a show by show basis. Performers are more than welcome to share materials (headshot, resume, reels, etc.) through our general submission form. If you’d like to be considered for a specific show - please be on the lookout for audition information found on this webpage. Audition notices are often reposted on Playbill, Backstage, and other casting websites. For the most accurate information, please visit our website at https://www.marriotttheatre.com/about/employment-and-auditions
General Casting Submission Form
If you have any questions or need an accommodation, please contact our Artistic Coordinator, Kavin Moore, at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com. Any submissions sent to our casting email will be directed to the online form. This is to best collect the valuable information we need to cast you.
In an effort to be eco-friendly, we will not be accepting mailed submissions as of 10/1/2021. Also, please no phone calls or solicitation.
CASTING FAQ’s
What is Airtable?
Airtable is a cloud database we use to store and organize all the artists who audition for us.
Does Marriott Theatre hire non-union performers?
Yes, Marriott Theatre hires various types of performers, regardless of union affiliation.
Are there open calls?
Yes, we hold open calls at least twice a year at the Chicago Actors Equity Building. That information can be found on our website or on the AEA portal, when auditions are announced.
Do you hire youth performers?
Yes! Some productions call for you youth performers. To see if a production requires youth performers please read the character breakdown found on the audition notice.
What should I prepare for my audition?
Audition requirements are listed within the audition notice. These change from show to show, so we ask that you check the audition notice before preparing for your audition.
Will I need to do any follow-up?
A representative from the Marriott Theatre casting team will contact you if we want to see you at a future audition. Due to the volume of artists we will see, we kindly ask that auditionees not request feedback or follow-up. Instructions about callbacks will be sent to the appropriate people when necessary. We ask that you not share this information publicly, as invites to callbacks are only by invitation.
How will I know if I have an audition invite or callback?
A representative from the Marriott Theatre casting team will email you an invite for the callback. NOT ALL ACTORS/PERFORMERS FROM OPEN CALLS WILL RECEIVE A CALLBACK INVITATION.
YOUNG PERFORMER HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES
Because so many parents are interested in having their young performers audition, we will explain what should be included in a picture and resume:
The picture does not need to be professional. Any recent picture, preferably 8 x 10, is acceptable. Keeping this picture up-to-date with us is critical, as it is important that we see what they look like now, and not several years ago.
The resume should include the following information:
- Name
- Age
- All experience with acting
- All experience with singing
- Any special awards or recommendations
- Parent names and contact information
A sample resume is included here to give you an idea of how you might format a resume.
If unable to email, we will accept hard copies. Please address your submission to:
Kavin Moore, Artistic Coordinator
The Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Warehouse
1342 Barclay Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Rehearsal Warehouse
Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Warehouse
1342 Barclay Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Our Rehearsal Warehouse and Costume Shop is just two miles south of the theatre (off of Milwaukee Ave).
