AUDITION

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SHE’S BACK! Jackie Taylor’s holiday classic hit “The Other Cinderella.”

The Other Cinderella is a beloved Black Ensemble Theater classic that has delighted audiences for decades. In this story, Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the post office, the Fairygodmama hails from Jamaica, and the Brothers from the Hood keep the kingdom jumpin’!

 

Audition Date and Time: MONDAY OCT 5, 2026 FROM 6-9PM.

 

Audition Location: Black Ensemble Theater 4450 N Clark St.

 

Pay Rate: Non- AEA: $350 p/week Equity: $ 718 p/week

 

Auditions will be held in person.  No self-tapes will be accepted at this time.

Please email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition time slot.

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Bring your headshot/resume.

 

 Material to Prepare:

1 contemporary monologue and 1 song to sing a Capella
Bring Headshot and Resume

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Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: Start NOV 3, 2026

Previews: DEC 12, 13, 18 and 19

Opening: DEC 20, 2026

Closing: JAN 24, 2027

 

Character Type/Restrictions:

Actors who sing and have some dance ability. All ethnicities and types encouraged.

Roles: Cinderella, StepMama, StepSistas, FairygodMomma, Boys in the Hood, The Prince, The King , The Queen, Dorothy, Page, Lady In Waiting, Attendant

Must email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition time slot. No self tapes.

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