Auditions for UNDER A RAINBOW FLAG   Under A Rainbow Flag

Pride Films and Plays seeks six men and one woman in their early to mid-20s, and one man 40s to 50s who are excellent singers for the world premiere of the new musical Under a Rainbow Flag, which was a finalist in the 2012 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. Written by Chicago composer Leo Schwartz, it will be directed by
David Zak, with music direction by Robert Ollis.

Under a Rainbow Flag tells the story of several young friends serving in the military during World War II. It follows their lives, loves, and relationships through scenes that occur during and after the war. The show is based on the real-life experiences of an Evanston man and his friends who served in the Navy during those critical war years.

This is a non-Equity gig with pay. Staging rehearsals will start the week of February 3, with some limited one-on-one music sessions during preceding weeks. The show previews March 21 and 22, opens March 23, and runs through April 21. The production is Jeff-eligible. Performances will be at Profiles Mainstage Theater on Broadway at Buena.
  • PHILLIPS - An idealistic soldier that falls in love with Gibbs from their first meeting on the train. (Tenor)
  • GIBBS - An all-American type who seduces Phillips, but later marries his boss's daughter, Donna. (Baritone)
  • STEFANO - A tough gay physician who falls hard for a fellow soldier on the battlefront. (Baritone)
  • RUSSELL - A mechanic with a flair for the dramatic. A loyal friend to his service buddies over the years. (Tenor)
  • DONNA - A strong-willed woman who seduces and marries Gibbs, and then slowly finds out more about him during their years together. (Mezzo)
  • OWENS - An infantryman with a passionate wartime relationship with Stefano amidst the intense fighting on the Pacific front. (Baritone)
  • JACOBS - A soldier who misses his girlfriend back home. (Baritone)
  • COLONEL - Donna's stern father, a career soldier, in his late 40s or early 50s. (Baritone)
  • BENDER - Russell's love interest and sidekick. (Tenor)
  • MARTIN - Newspaper man in San Francisco and eventual lover of Phillips. (Tenor)


AUDITIONS will be held Sunday, November 18 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, November 19 from 6-9 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY:

Auditions on SUNDAY will be held at North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N. Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. Walk-ins will be seen only as time permits.

Auditions on MONDAY will be held at Theater Wit, 1229 W.
Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657. Walk-ins will be seen only as time permits.

Callbacks will be held the week after Thanksgiving, on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28, location and time TBA.

Please prepare 16 bars of up-tempo and 16 bars of ballad. The music of Under a Rainbow Flag contains some swing tunes, ballads and up-tempo show tunes. No readings or monologues will be required at the first audition. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, please email headshot and resume to
prideactor@gmail.com with FLAG in the subject line. Indicate which date and time you would like to audition and we will book you in the slot closest to that time. 

www.pridefilmsandplays.com or 773 250 3112 for more information.