Chance Theater

Auditions for Green Day’s American Idiot.

Slinging razor guitars, thundering drums, and an anti-hero named Johnny. Not the prelude of typical entries in the canon of musical theatre. But these elements herald a groundbreaking American musical all the same: with the burning passion of characters who yearn for something more, songs bursting with emotion, and a story that dares you to feel and celebrate and hope. The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong captured the zeitgeist of a generation with its Grammy Award®-winning multi-platinum album. American Idiot puts those raw emotions front and center in a highly theatrical and thoroughly satisfying rock opera that burns up the stage.

General In-Person Auditions on April 11th & 12th. (If you’re not available, submit your video before April 8th at 11:59pm.)

SEEKING:

We are specifically seeking a diverse cast of talented actors of ALL ethnicities for this highly physical musical production. Everyone in the cast and production team is required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and any applicable booster shots to attend the audition.

Much of the story of American Idiot is set in 2004 USA, making it very much a period piece in 2022. It contains attitudes and language that we wouldn’t choose to use in a more modern story, and which some may find offensive. It uses them in an ironic way, making fun of those who hold those attitudes and say those words, but it is still outside of what would normally be accepted by today’s standards.

We are keen to emphasize that these attitudes and language are in no way being glorified or endorsed through this production. However, the authors have made an artistic decision to retain that language in this piece in order to capture the feeling and attitudes of the period. Auditionees are urged to listen to the cast recording to get a sense of what might be expected of them should they be cast.

Please also be aware there are multiple explicit drug references in this show.

CALLBACKS:

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 7pm, in person at Chance Theater

REHEARSALS:

At Chance Theater, Anaheim, CA

5522 E La Palma Ave

Anaheim, CA 92807

Beginning June 4, 2022. Weekday evenings and weekends.

PERFORMANCES:

At Chance Theater, Anaheim, CA

July 15 – August 14, 2022

Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday 3pm and 8pm; and Sunday 3pm

PAYMENT:

Compensation will be between $900-$1,500. Payment is calculated hourly. Exact amount will depend on hours called.

COVID-19 POLICIES:

The production will rehearse and be performed in-person, operating within all of the local, state, CDC, and OSHA health & safety guidelines. Everyone in the cast and production team is required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to beginning work on the project. Performers won’t be wearing masks during the performance, however, you will be at least six feet away from audiences during the performance. Our COVID-19 policies for audiences currently include masks for all patrons. The latest protocols can be found at https://chancetheater.com/safety/.

GENERAL IN-PERSON AUDITION GUIDELINES:

Open Call starts at 7pm. Appointments can be made starting at 7:30pm via the form below.

When: Monday and Tuesday, April 11th and 12th

Location: Chance Theater (5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim CA 92807)

Bring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 with applicable boosters to your audition appointment.

Prepare 16-32 bars from a rock musical, or pop rock song. Selections not from the show preferred. If you play an instrument please feel free

See website for application.