Seeking Performers for "The Lightning Thief" Play
SEEKING Equity actors for the TYA and 1st Half of Marriott Theatre's 2027 Dinner Theatre Season "The Lightning Thief". LOCATION Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C) Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EPA/ECC Singers: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C). Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - ECC Dancers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM (C) AND 1:00 PM (C). Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CONTRACT Dinner Theatre / TYA Dinner Theatre: $970 weekly minimum - 2026 rate TYA: $16 per hour - Rehearsal - 2026 rate $133 per Performance - 2026 rate PREPARATION Please prepare to sing 1-minute of a song of your choice in the style of the shows you’re interested in. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
7 roles
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 16 (Male/Masc, 15–16), The son of Poseidon and an impulsive but good-hearted teenager who struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, and feeling misunderstood. Percy is unexpectedly thrown into the world of Greek mythology and discovers the hero within himself.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 16 (Female/Femme, 15–16), The fiercely intelligent daughter of Athena. Strategic, ambitious, and determined to prove herself, Annabeth is a natural leader with a guarded emotional side.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 16 (Male/Masc, 15–16), A loyal satyr disguised as Percy’s best friend. Nervous, compassionate, and quirky, Grover is tasked with protecting demigods while longing to prove his own bravery.
| Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 17 (Male/Masc, 17–20), The charismatic son of Hermes and senior camper at Camp Half-Blood. Charming and cool-headed, Luke quickly becomes a mentor figure to Percy.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 17 (Female/Femme, 15–17), The aggressive and competitive daughter of Ares. Tough, intimidating, and battle-ready, Clarisse thrives on conflict and competition.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 17 (Female/Femme, Teenager), The brave daughter of Zeus whose legacy and sacrifice loom large over Camp Half-Blood.
| Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 15 - 17 (Female/Femme, Teenager), A mysterious young girl dressed in 1930s clothing encountered during Percy’s journey.
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