PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS FOR COMEDYSPORTZ
Fall 2009

ComedySportz's next round of professional auditions will be held 8/29-9/1. The primary goal of this audition is for our Professional Ensemble. We will also be considering talent for Battle-prov, our Extended Company, and Honors 303 scheduled for October. HOWEVER, we are only interested in seeing performers currently prepared to commit to our ensemble.

Please e-mail Trish at ComedySportz with any of the times below you are available and any questions. (No calls about auditions, please.) auditions@comedysportzchicago.com

Available Audition Times:
(Please list as many available times as possible. You are required to attend your entire time-slot. Late arrivals and early leave will not be considered. Please arrive 15 minutes early)

  1. Sat, 08/29/09 - 10a-noon
  2. Sat, 08/29/09 - noon-2p
  3. Sat, 08/29/09 - 2p-4p
  4. Sun, 08/30/09 - noon-2p
  5. Sun, 08/30/09 - 2p-4p
  6. Sun, 08/30/09 - 4p-6p
  7. Mon, 08/31/09 - 6p-8p
  8. Mon, 08/31/09 - 8p-10p

Ensemble Callbacks:
You must be available, Tue, 09/01/09 - 7p-10p to be considered for the Ensemble.

Audition Details:

  • E-mail headshot and updated resume.
  • You will receive an audition sheet to fill out, which you will need to e-mail back to auditions@comedysportzchicago.com in order to receive a confirmed audition slot.
  • The audition will consist of scenes and possibly short-form games.

Pluses:

  • Professional appearance.
  • Ethnic diversity.
  • Day-time availability.
  • Access to a car / current driver's license and insurance.
  • Singing and dancing ability.

Commitment for New Ensemble Members:
(Ensemble members perform ComedySportz regularly and are given first consideration for CreativeConceptz workshops, performances, and events marketing work.)

  • Be able to provide electronic headshot, resume, and bio.
  • Attend 8-12 sessions of "New Player Training" (schedule TBA.)
  • Watch six ComedySportz shows in their first two months.
  • Attend weekly Tuesday rehearsals.
  • Submit availability for at least four home-shows per week including Saturdays at 6pm.
  • Work closely with a mentor for the first six months after New Player Training.
  • Accept and apply notes from the Artistic Director and his artistic team.
  • Successfully complete a review process after first three months performing.

What are the other opportunities mentioned above?

  • Battle-prov is a farm team of newer performers that are on the cusp of being ready for ComedySportz, but are believed to be best suited by time in this program.
  • Extended Company is a roster of performers that the Artistic Director keeps on file in the event ComedySportz receives a request for a specific "type" of performer OR if appropriate work becomes available that Ensemble members are not available to fill.
  • Honors 303 is an intensive games-training program that will be offered at a reduced rate for those performers who prove their scenic improv skills but seem unprepared for ComedySportz's style of short-form performance. This program will be shorter and move faster than our normal 303 Games Class, and requires permission from the Artistic Director to be involved.

Thanks for your interest in ComedySportz!