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Opportunity! Extras needed
Questions/ to sign up, please email Emmamiller@secondcity.com and mention that you were referred by LYN
Jennifer Estlin
4 days ago1 min read
Non-Annoyance Audition Opportunity
Daily Special Comedy is auditioning cast members for its new improvised D&D Soap Opera: Dice of Our Lives. Auditions will be held on December 7th from 6-10pm at Green Shirt Studios. Dice Of Our Lives is a serialized show inspired by D&D where a cast of fantasy characters tries to protect their town from various mystical forces inspired by the audience’s suggestions and ruled over by a nefarious Dungeon Master. Rehearsals are held on Mondays near the Paulina Brown Line Stop.
Jennifer Estlin
5 days ago2 min read
SKETCHED OUT SEEKING SUBMISSIONS:
Do you make digital sketch comedy? Are you tired of spending hours writing, filming, and editing just to end up fighting the algorithm? I WOULD LOVE TO SHOWCASE YOUR WORK! Sketched Out! is an hour long completely DIGITAL sketch comedy showcase happening on Sunday Nov 15th, at 8pm in the Annoyance Theatre. It's a place for filmmakers and sketch comedians to mingle and get audience feedback in real time...and WE ARE SEEKING SUBMISSIONS! If you have a digital sketch you would l
Jennifer Estlin
Oct 261 min read
Audition (Non-Annoyance)
**PLEASE NOTE - THIS AUDITION HAS A REQUIRED SUBMISSION PAYMENT - we will always bring to your attention any audition that does so. On behalf of Decentralized Pictures (DCP), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers & actors by connecting creative talent with new opportunities... We’re currently hosting the Kevin Smith Casting Award, an exciting opportunity for actors to audition for a role in Kevin Smith’s next movie, with up to two roles avai
Jennifer Estlin
Oct 251 min read
Opportunity - Live Sales Hosts (Non-Annoyance)
Fast-Growing Online Boutique Seeking Chicagoland-Based Fashion Loving Improvisers to Host Live Sales (Female presenting Improvisers) Have you done a hundred improv shows and are looking to make some real money with your skills? Or maybe you have stepped away from performing live and want to make some cash using your well-honed talents from the sweet comfort of your own home? Filly Flair Boutique is looking for hosts to create weekly livestreams. Our best hosts have a regular
Jennifer Estlin
Oct 162 min read
Audition: Code Mercy (Non-Annoyance)
What: An improvised medical drama set on the night shift When: November 14 and 21, 2026 Where: Theatre Momentum, Chicago Sign-up/Info: Auditions — Theatre Momentum
Jennifer Estlin
Oct 121 min read


Audition (Non-Annoyance)
Audition for Stir Friday Night's 2026 Cohort! Stir Friday Night Chicago's longest-running AAPI comedy team, is having auditions on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 12:30-3:30 at the Japanese American Service Committee, 5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659. You will need to prepare a 1-minute original (written by you) solo piece. It can be stand-up, character monologue, spoken word, storytelling, or musical number. Honestly, it can be anything you wrote, so long as you can
Jennifer Estlin
Oct 51 min read


Jennifer Estlin
Sep 280 min read
Best of Annoyance Improv
AUDITION REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSING! - Registration for Best of Annoyance Improv opening cast auditions will close Friday 9/25 @ 12:00PM CT. - Audition confirmation emails will go out later that evening. If you're planning on auditioning please register asap! Slots are first come first serve and all times are almost full. Best of Annoyance Improv is a weekly improv show designed for current Annoyance Training Center students looking to gain experience on stage. Students who ar
Jennifer Estlin
Sep 211 min read
Audition - Non Annoyance
CASTING CALL: BATTLEPROV IS BACK. Years ago, BATTLEPROV tore up the ComedySportz Chicago stage: Fast, ferocious, longform-meets-shortform improv battles against Chicago's best guest ensembles. Now it's coming back, and we're building the squad. We're looking for sharp, fearless improvisers ready to bring the speed and the heat — quick games, big energy, no mercy. If you've got the chops and the nerve to represent BattleProv against all comers, we want to see you. Directed by
Jennifer Estlin
Sep 181 min read
Annoyance Submission Process *Change*
Hello All- The Annoyance Theatre is pleased to announce a new approach to our programming. Rather than rolling submissions, we will have dedicated submission periods, during which we will accept all submissions for the following four months. This process will allow for greater planning and marketing on both our part as well as on that of those who submit. We are currently accepting submissions for shows to go up from November 1, 2026- February 28, 2027. The current submiss
Jennifer Estlin
Sep 151 min read


Bring Me the Derek Auditions
Auditions - Bring Me The Derek (Annoyance) Seeking actors for Bring Me The Derek, a 2-act karate opera written and directed by Emma Samson and Ben House! The audition form closes midnight on Wednesday, 9/9 and slots will be offered by Thursday, 9/10. Auditions will be held Saturday, 9/12 with callbacks Sunday 9/13. We are seeking ~8-10 actors, understudies and swings to take part in this production, with performances scheduled for Thursdays at 7:30 on 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 and
Jennifer Estlin
Sep 32 min read


Opportunities! ....
EXTRAS NEEDED! **Please note - Annoyance Theatre does not have any further information on the project. If interested email: admin@thankyoucoachllc.com ** WIN FREE TICKETS!! to SAVING FERRIS BUTLER Be among the first to see this brand new film at its PICKWICK THEATER DEBUT SEPT. 18-24th PARK RIDGE, IL A documentary about comedy history, SNL's notorious sixth season, and the man who says he inspired Ferris Beuller. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! TO ENTER: Send an email to ferristix@the
Jennifer Estlin
Sep 21 min read


Audition: Out Of Key!
Come Audition for Out Of Key! A short raunchy comedic play written by Ross Gaft and Jordyn Birden about love, ego and classical music. It focuses on an arrogant high school football captain named Crew who misses his shot with the theatre girl he desires. A head injury sends him into 1800’s Vienna where he meets Beethoven. Beethoven takes Crew on a journey to meet the greatest composers of the time (Chopin, Liszt, and the Schumanns) to guide him to discover what true love a
Jennifer Estlin
Aug 131 min read


Audition: A Political Party - Iowa (non - Annoyance)
Seeking 1 or 2 improvisers for a political variety show on October 3rd at the Willow Creek Theater in Iowa City, Iowa. There will be sketch, short form improv games, and audience participation. Need to be available for three rehearsals in September leading up to the show. The show is focused on mobilizing Democrats to get out the vote ahead of the midterm elections. Must be available to travel to Iowa City (transportation and housing will be provided) for the weekend of Octob
Jennifer Estlin
Aug 121 min read


Audition for Poly Prov
Come one! Come all! Come all together! Poly Party is having auditions to join our “provycule”! We’re looking for a diverse group of experienced improvisers who work well in groups, can maintain a consistent and well rounded character through multiple scenes, and have some knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. Auditions will be on August 16th from 12pm-3pm at The Annoyance Theater. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DADAA23A6F9
Jennifer Estlin
Aug 71 min read
Sketch Playlist - non Annoyance audition
The audition submission form for the next cycle of Sketch Playlist is OPEN - https://forms.gle/cefwhjPVJfTLbSCq5 - and will close Tuesday 7/28 at 11:59am CT. If selected for an audition, you'll receive an invite on Thursday 7/30 and auditions will be held on Saturday 8/1 from 11:00am - 5:00pm at iO Theater in the Fremont.
Jennifer Estlin
Jul 271 min read
Splatter Theatre is Looking for Understudies!
We are looking for understudies to be a part of this year's production of Splatter Theatre ! Splatter is a physically demanding, high energy show that is full of blood and mostly improvised. This show is a tradition here at The Annoyance, and this will be the 39th production of Splatter Theatre ! This year the show will be directed by Kath Courtney with Edgar Nevarez as Bloodmaster. To be considered for an understudy role, please fill out the google form linked here. This f
Jennifer Estlin
Jul 131 min read


AUDITIONS
MURDER AT MOIDAH MANOR BLUMHOUSE ATOMIC MONSTER: "FOLIAGE" From the Murder at Moidah Manor production team: Now accepting submissions for Murder at Moidah Manor - a new murder mystery play from the team behind Love at Stake and The Wolfman of Wrigleyville coming to The Annoyance this fall! We will be casting for 9 roles and 3 swings. If you're interested in auditioning, please click the link below and fill out the form. MURDER AT MOIDAH MANOR AUDITION FORM Once your submissi
Jennifer Estlin
Jul 11 min read


Casting- Heightened Character Performers for Comedic TV Commercial
We’re casting adult performers for a series of short comedic video spots built around real customer reviews performed as dramatic, direct-to-camera monologues. The idea is simple and fun: each performer delivers a real internet customer review as if it were a big, cinematic scene - sincere, heightened, theatrical, and played completely straight. We’re open to actors, singers, musicians, wrestlers, bodybuilders, improvisers, theatre performers, and specialty performers who can
Jennifer Estlin
Jun 252 min read
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