Auditions for Pain, Transition & Triumph Live: A Theatrical Concert

Please read this entire message carefully, including our disclaimer below.

We are casting non-speaking, movement-based roles for Pain, Transition & Triumph — a powerful live theatrical concert created and led by Christopher LeMark. The performance will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Chicago Theater Works, in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day.

This immersive experience is a choreodrama — a live stage format that combines choreography, storytelling, and emotional expression through physical movement. It is not a traditional play or dance recital. Instead, performers communicate meaning through presence, gestures, rhythm, and mood.

No monologue is required. While this is not a speaking role, movement will be choreographed, blending group staging and guided physical expression to mirror the emotional journey of pain, transition, and triumph. You will be physically expressing emotion through music and mood, using breath, posture, and stillness as storytelling tools.

What to Expect at the Audition:You will participate in a guided movement session in small groups. Wear comfortable clothing and plan to stay 30–45 minutes. No acting experience is required, but emotional openness and body awareness are essential.

What We’re Looking For:We’re looking for emotionally grounded individuals with strong visual presence. This is live art—a communal experience that requires performers who are honest, dependable, and committed to the message of healing through mental health and community.

Roles Being Cast:

1. Mother (Age 25–40) – emotionally grounded presence

2. Father (Age 35–45) – authoritative or distant figure

3. Younger Christopher (Age 8–12) – Sensitive and expressive

4.Daisy (Age 25–40) – love interest; represents emotional connection

5. Three Women as Roses (Ages 25–35) – symbolic representations of compassion (Pink), hope (Yellow), and love/passion (Red)

6. White Woman Judge (Age 40–55) – composed symbol of systemic power

7. Live Art Performers / Movement Models – all identities welcome

All cast will wear modern 1980s-inspired black-and-white fashion — elegant suits, dresses, and expressive styling. Wardrobe support will be provided.

Performance Date: 3 Rehearsals is required!Wednesday, September 10, 2025Chicago Theater Works1113 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

IMPORTANT – AUDITION DISCLAIMER:Not everyone who signs up will be selected for an in-person audition.

After reserving your spot, you must submit a 60-second video introducing yourself and telling a short story about what inspires you about mental health or building community. We are selecting based on presence, purpose, and reliability.

All roles are unpaid and considered donated. This is our first-ever theatrical concert and will be free to the public. We’re looking for passionate collaborators who believe in the work and are excited to help bring something meaningful to life.

How to Audition:Step 1: Reserve your audition slot here on EventbriteStep 2: Submit your 60-second video (link provided after RSVP)Step 3: If selected, you’ll receive a follow-up email with instructions for the in-person audition

Questions?Contact Sean at Community@chhamh.org