The Second City is excited to host our General Auditions for 2025 on Monday, May 19th, Tuesday, May 20th, Wednesday, May 21st with callbacks on Friday, May 23rd. We are seeking talent to cast as understudies for the Chicago Touring Company and potential upcoming Theatricals projects.
You must be a graduate of an improv and sketch comedy institution (i.e. The Second City Conservatory, iO, UCB, The Pit, The Magnet, The Annoyance Theater, etc.) to be considered for an audition slot. Improv and sketch comedy experience is a plus.
If offered the role of understudy, you must reside in Chicago, IL. We do not pay a relocation fee.
To submit, send your headshot and resume between Friday April 18th, starting at 9:00am CST, until Monday April 21st, ending at 9:00am CST.
Any submissions sent before or after the times designated above will not be considered.
If you have conflicts with these dates, there will be another round of auditions in 2026. Those dates are to be determined.