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"Carmela Full of Wishes" Play Looking For Kids

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 608216Exp: 6/22/2026
$750/week
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking kids for "Carmela Full of Wishes" play. See the details below. About the project: When young Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true-she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands! Traveling through their neighborhood, Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make! Rate: AEA $750/wk Non-eq $650/wk Understudy $300/wk Additional info: Rehearsal - 9/28 - 10/11 Tech - 10/13-10/20 Previews - 10/21-10/24 Run- 10/25-11/15 (4 wks) This show will have a demanding yet extremely rewarding schedule where children's laughter and joy will make your mornings. The show will perform from Wednesday to Sunday, twice a day for a total of 10 shows a week. Performances are at 10am and 12pm during the weekdays and 9:30am and 11:30am during weekends. This schedule, though fast-paced, will give you afternoon and night time flexibility. Please prepare one side according to the role you wish to audition for (see the attachment). Invited Callbacks will be in person on June 24th between 9am-4pm (time slot TBD per your availability) When applying, please submit a YouTube link with your self-tape. Slate your name, height, and what role you will be auditioning for.

2 roles

CarmelaFemale7-7 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

To be performed by an adult actor- Full of energy, happiness and wonder

MiguelMale13-13 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

To be performed by an adult actor- Carmela's older brother. Has suddenly become the "man of the house," loves Carmela deeply but gets irritated by her easily.