Producing theatre requires the talent and hard work of many dedicated people on stage and behind the scenes. We can't mount our shows without performers, stage managers, directors, lighting designers, choreographers, and more! Consider joining us at Big Noise Theatre! Opportunities for performers and production staff are listed below.
Auditions
PETE THE CATIn Person Auditions: November 9, 2025 7pm-10pm. Video Submissions: Due by November 9, 2025 until 5pm. Callbacks: November 16, 2025; 7pm-10pm by invitation only.
Big Noise Theatre announces Non-Equity auditions for our upcoming TYA musical, PETE THE CAT.
Directed by Ray Mindas Music Direction by Carolyn Sundlof Boudreau Choreographed by Kelly Lohrenz
When: Sunday, November 9, 2025; 7pm-10pm. Where: Christ Church United Church of Christ, 1492 Henry Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Pay: $300 Stipend
Callbacks: By invite only. Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7pm-10pm.
NOTE: While we highly recommend attending in-person, virtual submissions are accepted. Please use digital form (linked below) for submissions. Video submissions will be accepted until November 9 at 5pm.
Big Noise Theatre is committed to diversity and equity and encourages all staff to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Big Noise Theatre encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Character Breakdown: We urge actors of all races/ethnicities, body types, gender, age, and physical ability to audition. All genders will be considered for all roles.
Pete the Cat (B2-B4 optional C5) - A super zen, rocking cat who lives in a VW Bus. Goes with the flow.
Jimmy Biddle (D3-Ab4 optional C5) - A very put-together second grader. Likes to prepare and tends to overthink things.
Olive Biddle (A3-A5) - Jimmy's rambunctious sister. In Pre-K. Loves everyone and everything.
Mom (Bb3-Bb5 optional Db6) - Jimmy's nervous mom. Secretly, a rock star.
Dad (Bb2-Bb4 optional Db5) - Jimmy's nervous dad. Secretly, a rock star.
Ensemble (Various Characters) - Grumpy Toad, Gus the Platypus, Cat-Catcher, Mrs. Creech, Students, the Mona Lisa, a Shark, Astronaut
Time Commitment: Rehearsals will be held on weekday evenings from 7pm-10pm in Des Plaines between November 19, 2025 and February 8, 2026 before moving to the performance space.
Tech Week will take place February 9 through 13 from 7pm-11pm. There will be no rehearsals on or near Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Eve/Day.
Performances are at Prairie Lakes Theater February 14 through March 8, 2026 on:
- Saturdays and Sundays, February 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, March 1, 7, and 8 at 10am and 1pm
- Fridays, February 20 and March 6 at 10am for TBD School Performances
- Fridays, February 27 and March 6 at 7pm
Materials to Prepare: For in person auditions performers will be seen in 6 person 30 minute timeslots. Please select a time on our Sign-Up Genius. It is the policy of Big Noise Theatre to accept walk-in auditions regardless of full audition slots. All auditions may be recorded on video.
Please choose a song from the provided selections.
Submission Info: Please fill out the digital form for both in person and virtual submissions.
For virtual submissions, please prepare and video record yourself performing a song and dance selection from the provided materials and submit using the audition form.
Do not submit photo/resume via email for consideration. No phone calls, please.
Watch this space for opportunities to work with Big Noise Theatre on stage and off. We're always looking for talented individuals who enjoy collaborating on bringing top-notch entertainment to our stage.