TO APPLY FOR DESIGNER POSITION:
Please send a cover letter, resume and three references to:
jobs@noblefool.org with the subject heading: DESIGNER

Noble Fool Theatricals
4051 E. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174

Noble Fool Theatricals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Professional Audition Information:
Noble Fool Theatricals holds general Equity and Non-Equity auditions at least once a year as well as for individual productions.

For consideration, please send your headshot and resume to:
Noble Fool Theatricals
Attn: Casting
4052 E. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174


Youth Audition Information:
To be notified of future youth ensemble auditions and performing arts academy programs, please send an email to info@noblefool.org
with "Education" in the subject line. Be sure that your email address appears in the body of the email.



 

Created by: Amy Binns-Calvey, Geoff Binns-Calvey, Jimmy Binns, Jack Bronis, Mark Czoske, Phil Lusardi,
Pat Musker and Bonnie Shadrake, conceived by Jack Bronis, inspired by Joe Liss.

Directed by Amy Binns-Calvey
Musical Direction by Bonnie Shadrake

We would like to invite you to audition!

Flanagan’s Wake will be performed in the 155 seat studio theater at Pheasant Run Resort in St.Charles under a non union contract.
There is pay. You must provide your own transportation to St. Charles.

Audition Date: Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM-3 PM
Callback Date: Saturday, December 13
Audition Location: Noble Fool Theatricals Main Stage at Pheasant Run Resort
Rehearsal dates: January 5-15, includes previews. Opens on January 16! All rehearsals in St. Charles.
Performance dates: January 16-March 29, 2009
(Fri @ 8:30 PM, Sat @ 7:00 PM &, Sun @ 2:30 PM)

We are currently seeking comedic actors who can sing, have impeccable Irish dialects and improvisational skills for all roles and future replacements - 2 women and 4 Men.

Auditions are by appointment only. Please email casting@noblefool.org to schedule an audition. No phone calls, please.

Must sing with Piano--No acapella. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script:

     Character Descriptions and Sides Available Here in PDF Format

Choose a male or female role side for audition purposes.

About the show:
Flanagan's Wake is the hilarious interactive Irish wake that has been running in Chicago for 13 smash years! Flanagan's Wake is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago theater history. When will it end?

According to Brian Ballybunion, Flanagan's best friend and drinkin' mate, "We'll keep waking him until we get it right."
Join the villagers of the beautiful fictional village of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs and mourn the passing of one of their own. Flanagan. You'll be transported to the Emerald Isle to grieve as only the Irish can. You can share tales of your own experiences and misadventures with dear old Flanagan, or simply enjoy the stories and songs of the locals as they recall life with "Himself."

Internships are offered in all disciplines including directing, choreography, wardrobe, hair and makeup, technical lighting and sound, production management, stage management, marketing and more.



Interns will work with our professional teaching artists in all of their assignments. Closely working with a wide range of professionals at NFT Performing Arts Academy gives the interns first hand knowledge of both the fulfillment gained and sacrifices necessary when choosing a career in the arts. This experience is geared to both empower the interns as artists and to help them along on a journey to decide their career path.

Interns develop leadership skills and gain direct, hands-on experience. This career shaping experience will identify strengths and help you plan your future.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS: Interns must have a serious interest in theater, be professional, self-motivated and personable.  Because we are a non-profit theatre, these positions are voluntary but candidates must be very reliable and committed.

Call 630-364-0550 or email education@noblefool.org for more information. 

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Working closely with the Production Manager, this intern gains knowledge of and experience in production administration. Small projects, specific to each production, may be assigned to the Intern. Responsibilities include general office duties, research for props and scenery, providing rehearsal support, and a little bit of everything production-related. Production Management interns will often be called upon to assist in all areas of production, including stage management, props, video, projections, and scenery. This internship requires a commitment for the length of the rehearsals and performances. Candidates with some knowledge of theatre production preferred.

DIRECTING
Directing interns serve as the assistant director for a Youth Ensemble production, participating in the creative process with some of the theater community's most respected directors. These interns assist at auditions, rehearsals and performances.  In addition, directing interns oversee understudy rehearsals throughout the rehearsal process to prepare understudies to step into a role if necessary. This internship requires a commitment for the length of the rehearsals. Candidates must have some acting experience.

MUSICAL DIRECTION
This internship provides the opportunity to work with a professional music director on a Youth Ensemble show. Interns assist at auditions and rehearsals, playing piano, running sound and performing various other related duties. This internship requires a commitment for the length of the rehearsal period. Must be able to read sheet music and play the piano proficiently. Experience accompanying is not necessary, but good site reading skills are a plus.

MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Interns with an interest in theatre and communications have the opportunity to work with the Marketing Manager and assist in all aspects of Public Relations and Marketing.  Duties include communicating to the media, audiences, and the general public. Commitment time varies.  Candidates with some knowledge of theatre preferred.

CHOREOGRAPHY
This is an opportunity for students to gain meaningful work experience by applying the knowledge and skills learned in dance to assist in developing and teaching choreography to the Youth Ensemble. This internship requires a commitment for the length of the rehearsals. Candidates with a strong dance background and some knowledge of theatre production preferred.

WARDROBE/HAIR/MAKEUP
Learn the methods and skills necessary to produce costumes from project-specific time periods, and handle some piece projects from inception to completion.  This intern will attend and assist in costume fittings and may oversee wardrobe for assigned characters.  This is a great opportunity to be trained by a local professional in the styling and upkeep of wigs as well as the art of stage makeup.  Candidates with sewing and some knowledge of theatre production preferred.

If you are interested in musical theater, we encourage you to apply. This is a rare opportunity to work with professionals as Youth Ensemble performances are produced, directed and performed on the MAIN STAGE in the same manner as our professional theatre productions.

DEADLINE FOR "GODSPELL" INTERN APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2008.

To apply, fill out the Internship Application and mail it to:
 
Noble Fool Theatricals
Internship Program
4052 E. Main St.
St. Charles, IL  60174

or fax to 630-443-0520