04/20/2026
We are hosting auditions for our 2026-2027 Season!
Submissions Deadline: Friday, May 8th at 11:59pm
Audition Date & Time: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 10:00am
Audition Location: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Dance Chicago studios)
***Attention performers who have weekday daytime availability and who have solid comedy writing and dance/movement experience!***
•What roles is CDC looking to fill? We are specifically looking to add a few performers who are available for daytime school performances in Chicago and surrounding suburbs and who have solid comedy writing/performing and dance/movement backgrounds.
-available for 2026 Rehearsal Process - Thursdays 7-9pm (May 21-July 23) and occasional Saturdays 10am-12pm (TBD)
Who should submit to audition? All skin colors, body types, gender identities, sexualities, backgrounds, personalities, senses of humor, ages (18+) are welcome to audition.
When and where are rehearsals? In general, we have weekly rehearsals every Thursday from 7-9pm at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (Dance Chicago studios).
Pay: Both paid and unpaid rehearsals and performances
Submission Process:
STEP 1: Familiarize yourself with CDC’s style and purpose
Visit comedydancechicago.com and on Socials
STEP 2: Submit your headshot, resume, and pictures and/or video that highlight your dance/movement ability to [email protected] by Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Subject line should read: “[Your Full Name] Submission”
STEP 3: CDC will review all submissions. Due to an overwhelming response in past years, we may not be able to see everyone in person. Wait to hear if you are offered an in-person audition slot.
Questions? Email [email protected]