Audition Information for the 2026-2027 Season

We are now seeking multi-talented performers for all leading roles (except where indicated) for 2026/2027 Season.

Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to be a year round professional theatre. We are an AEA SPT Tier 4 organization. For more information on auditions, please read below.

SALARY: $496/week AEA Equity SPT Tier 4 Actor Minimum | Non-AEA: negotiable. Equity and non-Equity contracts available. Housing and travel provided for out of town talent.  

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week (5 hours per day for 6 days). Typically Tues-Fri 4-9pm or 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm or 1-6pm with Mondays off. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

‍PERFORMANCES: We do five (5) performances per week (Thurs, Fri & Sat nights at 7:30pm plus Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm). We also have occasional weeknight performances and/or Sunday evening shows too.

In-Person Audition Information and Preparation

Please prepare either two short contrasting songs (approx. 1 minute in length), OR two contrasting monologues (1 minute in length) OR one short song and one short monologue. Bring music that is legible and clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to in-person general auditions.

Kalamazoo Auditions: Wednesday, August 26 from 11-7 (lunch from 1:30-2:30pm). Location: KNAC (315 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo). Sign up here for an audition slot.

Chicago AEA Auditions: Thursday, August 27 from 9am-5pm (lunch from 12:30-1:30pm). Please visit the AEA website and follow normal EPA protocol to request an audition slot. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor and an accompanist will be provided.

Virtual Submissions: If you cannot attend the in-person auditions, we also accept virtual submissions (in the form of an unlisted YouTube video) which can be sent to submissions@farmersalleytheatre.com. Please include your resume and headshot in your email submission.

FOR ALL AUDITIONEES: Please fill out the Audition Form (found at the bottom of this page).

Mainstage Productions

MY MOTHER & THE MICHIGAN/OHIO WAR by Paul Stroili
Rehearsals: 8/24/26 - 9/16/26
Performances: 9/17/26 - 10/4/26 (3 weeks with no holdover)

COME FROM AWAY by Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Rehearsals: 10/12/26 - 11/4/26
Performances: 11/5/26 - 12/6/26 (possible holdovers thru 12/13/26 and 12/20/26)

ACCOMPLICE by Rupert Holmes
Rehearsals: 1/4/27 - 1/27/27
Performances: 1/28/27 - 2/7/27 (possible holdover thru 2/14/27)

LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon
Rehearsals: 2/22/27 - 3/17/27
Performances: 3/18/27 - 4/4/27 (possible holdover thru 4/11/27)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO by Tesori & Lindsey-Abaire
Rehearsals: 4/26/27 - 5/19/27
Performances: 5/20/27 - 6/6/27 (possible holdover thru 6/13/26)

WAITRESS By Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson
Rehearsals: 6/21/27 - 7/14/27 (3.5 weeks)
Performances: 7/15/27 - 8/1/27 (possible holdover thru 8/8/27)

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***Please click here for the character breakdowns for each show.

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*NOTE: Farmers Alley Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

If you have additional questions, please contact our Managing Artistic Director, Jeremy Koch at info@farmersalleytheatre.com

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