Non-Union Job-In Performers
Non-Union Performers
Timber Lake Playhouse welcomes submissions from Non-Equity actors for our mainstage productions. Most non-union single-show contracts are designated for generational roles, prioritizing authenticity in age-appropriate casting to enhance onstage dynamics. Please email your headshot, resume, and relevant casting materials to casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org.
Some of these roles may include…
Les Misérables
Thenardier. 30s-40s. Strong comic role. A crooked innkeeper and later petty, amoral thief. Greedy, irreverent, selfish, boorish, and vulgar. (Range: C2-G4)
Fantine. 20s. Poor but beautiful and elegant factory girl, struggling to support her fatherless daughter. Earthy and poignant. She should appear to be strong and a survivor. (Range: F3-Eb5)
Madame Thenardier. 30s-40s. Tough, sharp, coarse, boorish, vulgar. Strong character comedienne role. (Range: C2-G4)
The Bishop of Digne. 60s. A religious man who, despite Valjean’s theft of his valuable possessions, sees past the convict and allows him to move on with his new life. (Range: A2-E4)
Cabaret
Clifford Bradshaw. An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals. (Range: C#3-E4)
Frauline Schnieder. 40s-60s. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others; comfortable with stage movement and light dance. (Range: Eb3-B4)
Ernst Ludwig. A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party. (Range: D3-F#4)
Shrek The Musical
Fiona. The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. (Range: F3-G6)
Donkey. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart. (Range: C3-B4)
Pinocchio. The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying. (Range: E3- F#4)
Hands on a Hardbody
Benny Perkins. 40s. Lanky frame, weather-beaten face, ingratiating grin and lots of homespun philosophy. (Range: C#3-G#4)
Viginia Drew. 50s. A one-time beauty settling into middle-age. (Range G3-C5)
Janis Curtis. 60s. A tough old bird with sunburnished skin and missing teeth. (Range: D3-Bb4)
Frank Nugent. 50s. Disc Jockey, a diehard good ole boy dressed in a Stetson. (Range: Eb3-Gb4)
Don Curtis/Dr. Stokes. Mid 60s. Wears a cardboard sign on his head that reads “I LOVE YOU JANIS, GO BABY GO!” A baritone with a grounded, character driven presence. (Range: A2–Bb3)
Timber Lake Playhouse will be holding an Equity Principal Audition (EPA) locally at the theatre in Mount Carroll, as well as EPAs in Chicago and New York City at each city’s AEA member center. We encourage non-union members to attend as we would love to see you as time permits.
Contracts Include:
Weekly Salary
Housing directly on campus
Transportation to TLP
Two Complimentary Meals Daily provided by our Culinary Team.
2026 AEA Auditions for Timber Lake Playhouse
Equity Principal Auditions (EPA):
February 3rd: Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll, IL
February 5th: Actors' Equity Audition Studios, Chicago, IL
February 26th: Actors' Equity Audition Studios, New York, NY
For general casting information check our website as well as Playbill and BroadwayWorld for updates.
Virtual Submissions:
To ensure consideration, please email the following materials to casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org:
Headshot.
Resume.
Video of a short song that reflects the season’s programming and brings you joy.
Dance Reel. (If applicable)
Any other materials you may find relevant to share with the team!
Note: Please submit materials via a cloud service (EX. Google Drive, Dropbox) or as a streaming link (EX. YouTube, Vimeo). Large video files will not be downloaded or reviewed.
For additional inquiries, please email casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org.