Rhinofest

07/13/2026

Want to act? To perform? The Rhinofest is holding our annual open auditions to put performers and producers together. Maybe you are a bit new to town and don't know many people? Maybe you want to take a risk and audition without necessarily knowing what kind of part you might get or what kind of play you might be in? The Rhinofest Auditions are for you! The Rhinoceros Theater Festival is an annual performance and theater festival now in its 39th incarnation, coming in October to multiple venues around town. These auditions are free and open to everyone who makes and confirms an appointment by email. Please prepare a short monologue (three minutes or less) and be prepared for cold readings from provided sheets at the audition. Various Rhino producers will be there watching all the auditions. We try to keep it a very supportive environment, and lots of fun. We do not require physical photos or resumes.

Aug 2nd 11-4p
Chicago Dramatists
798 N. Aberdeen (back entrance of 1105 W. Chicago bldg)


To be scheduled for a spot in this audition: [email protected]

07/13/2026

AUDITIONS!

Want to act? To perform? The Rhinofest is holding our annual open auditions to put performers and producers together. Maybe you are a bit new to town and don't know many people? Maybe you want to take a risk and audition without necessarily knowing what kind of part you might get or what kind of play you might be in? The Rhinofest Auditions are for you! The Rhinoceros Theater Festival is an annual performance and theater festival now in its 39th incarnation, coming in October to multiple venues around town. These auditions are free and open to everyone who makes and confirms an appointment by email. Please prepare a short monologue (three minutes or less) and be prepared for cold readings from provided sheets at the audition. Various Rhino producers will be there watching all the auditions. We try to keep it a very supportive environment, and lots of fun. We do not require physical photos or resumes.

Aug 2nd 11-4p
Chicago Dramatists
798 N. Aberdeen (back entrance of 1105 W. Chicago bldg)


To be scheduled for a spot in this audition: [email protected]

The Rhinoceros Theater Festival (Rhino Fest) is Chicago's longest-running fringe theater festival, co-produced by Prop Thtr and the Curious Theatre Branch.

06/08/2026

Hey we are getting to the notifications, people! Working as fast as we can, there has been a lot going on, what with doing a play and having sick folks and end of school and and and....so just remember, we love ya and we will get the word out soon!

04/02/2026

Rhino 37 is open for submissions!

The Rhinoceros Theater Festival (Rhino Fest) is Chicago's longest-running fringe theater festival, co-produced by Prop Thtr and the Curious Theatre Branch.

04/02/2026

Hey all you makers, we are opening the submissions for Rhino 37 probably April 5th!

Rhinofest.com

We gotta get it together! See you soon!

02/06/2026

This is some good larnin'. Do it!