Blue Man Group Chicago Open Casting Call, November 11

Blue Man Group, the critically hailed theatrical phenomenon, announces the 2014 Blue Man Group open casting call scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted Street). The Blue Man Group casting department is searching for talented performers with a unique combination of qualities to be a Blue Man for existing and upcoming productions and multimedia projects in Orlando, Las Vegas, Boston and Chicago.

What does it take to be a Blue Man? Blue Man is an egoless, genderless being. Male and female performers are encouraged to audition. All necessary audition equipment will be provided. The basic criteria for Blue Man performers are:

• Height between 5’10” and 6’1” tall (athletic build)
• Drumming skills / musicianship are an advantage, but a good sense of rhythm is a must.
• Excellent acting skills. Strong candidates frequently have backgrounds in physical theater and improvisation. Candidates are compelling and genuine nonverbal storytellers. They must thrive in a constantly evolving team environment on and off stage.
• Willingness to relocate

This open call audition is for Blue Man performers. For more information about ongoing Blue Man Group casting efforts, performers may visit http://www.blueman.com/casting.