Filament is having auditions!
Filament Theatre is now casting for its Spring 2027 production: ¡LOTERÍA: GAME ON! by Mabelle Reynoso and directed by Octavio Montes de Oca. In addition to accepting auditions for our Spring production, we are excited to welcome general actor submissions for potential future Filament projects. If you submit for Loteria you do not need to submit for the general call.
For ¡Lotería: Game On! we are seeking Chicago-based Mexican actors. Union and non-union actors are welcome to submit.
Filament is always excited to get to know new and new to us talent. If you have not worked with us, or have not worked with us in awhile, we would love to see your work, by having you fill out THIS FORM. For the general call we invite you to submit your hs/resume as well as a tape of yourself doing what you love (it can be a song and/or monologue, but also it could be juggling or doing a scene with a pet – have fun). Please no more than a 5 minute tape, and please feel free to recycle a recent audition (we are looking to know you, but no need to do extra work)
¡Lotería: Game On! is a playful, highly physical production that uses movement as an essential part of its storytelling. We especially welcome actors who enjoy movement, dance, and physical storytelling. Formal dance training is not required.
Self-tapes due: October 20, 11:59PM
To submit please fill out THIS FORM. We are asking you to choose a side from HERE to prepare, film, and submit below (along with your hs/resume, and answer just a couple questions); we are asking for video links, remember to please make sure the link you submit is not password protected
Callback dates (for Lotería): November 8 (4-8PM) | November 11 (5:30-8:30PM)
callbacks will be in-person at Filament (4041 N Milwaukee Ave)
About Lotería
One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father.
CHARACTERS
- SAM — 12, Mexican-American. Gamer and Kris’ sibling. Has a short attention span. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 12.
- KRIS — 13, Mexican-American. Aspiring influencer and Sam’s sibling. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 20s to play 13.
- DAD/MOM — Mexican-American. Sam and Kris’ parent. Speaks English and Spanish. Works in IT. Any gender. Seeking a Mexican performer in their 30s–60s.
- EL GALLO — A rooster who speaks English and Spanish. Kind of mean. Male-presenting. Seeking a Latino male-presenting performer in their 20s–60s.
- EL CANTOR / LA RANA — El Cantor is a game show host. La Rana is a frog with a long backstory who was once a mom. Female-presenting. Seeking a Latina female-presenting performer in their 20s–60s.
- SCRIPT & SIDES HERE
GENERAL LOGISTICS
for more specific details of the rehearsal and performance calendar please check HERE
- Rehearsal: 2/1-3/12
- Previews/Performances: 3/13-4/15 (possible extension through 4/29)
- Compensation: $100/week for rehearsals (when called) | $200/week for tech & performance
Filament is dedicated to expanding our staff with team members who reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our audiences. Historically, Filament has not been as diverse an organization as should have been, to the detriment of our art and our audiences. To better represent our audiences, communities, and the scope of their lived experiences, we are working to broaden the racial and ethnic diversity within our leadership and every facet of Filament as an organization. We are seeking team members who will passionately support Filament’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to the creation of a radically accessible organization that is representative of and co-created by our community. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply, including BIPOC, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and people at the intersections of these identities. Filament is an equal opportunity employer.