Theatre LILA Open Auditions 2025-26 Season

Theatre LILA is excited to announce auditions for our 2025-26 season!

We are seeking dynamic and versatile actors to join our ensemble as we re-emerge on the Madison theatre scene.

Produced by Theatre Lila at ART House 360, 401 West Verona Avenue, Verona

Performances: July 15-16, 2025

Performance Times:

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

7/15/2025
7/16/2025

SUBMIT RESUME
To receive an audition time slot please submit:
Your resume
A headshot
A brief cover letter indicating your areas of artistic interest and experience.
Preferred audition date (July 15 or 16)

EMAIL Megan at LILAcompanymgr@gmail.com


Season Roles & Opportunities:
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Barrio Dance/Theatre LILA Invention Production will begin with workshops in December 2025 and full rehearsals beginning January 9th, Production Dates: February 12-22nd, 2026. Seeking adult, teen and child actors/performers. Casting between 10-12 roles in this ensemble piece. AEA & non-union roles available. All roles are paid. Housing and per diem provided for out of town actors who are cast.
(Check out. previous Theatre LILA Invention works for reference)
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LILA LAB 360 Ensemble Company - this is an invited ensemble lab that rehearses and develops new work throughout the year with showcase performances of new works at ART House 360 in December & May. The Ensemble Company runs two semesters and is ideal for adult actors of all ages who want time to train in the Theatre LILA physical style and develop collaborative pieces with talented colleagues without the pressure or demands of a full rehearsal schedule. We write, play, improv, create and develop wild ideas in a safe and nurturing incubator. LAB 360 is led by Jessica Lanius with professional guest artists popping in thru the year. LILA LAB 360 Ensemble Co. meets once a week for two hours at ART House 360. The cost to be a LAB RAT is $250/semester or $500 year (Sept-Dec and Feb-May). This includes 72 hours of group training sessions per year and two showcase performances.
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Our Commitment to Diverse Casting
At Theatre LILA, we are deeply committed to inclusive and equitable casting. We enthusiastically welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds, including every ethnicity, race, ability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Our belief is that theatre thrives when it reflects the full, vibrant spectrum of humanity, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each artist brings to our innovative storytelling and collaborative process.

Audition Requirements
Please prepare two contrasting monologues or performance pieces that showcase your unique talents. Total audition time should be 4-5 minutes. Audition material can include but are not limited to:
Monologue
Songs (a capella or with your own accompaniment)
Spoken word piece
Poem
Dance solo (please bring your own music)
Performance Art
Instrumental music

Compensation & Equity
All artists cast in roles will receive a stipend. Both AEA (Actors' Equity Association) and non-equity roles are available.