ECT takes the stage with
Game of Tiaras
by Don Zolidis

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Game of Tiaras
Game of Tiaras, by Don Zolidis, a twisted tale of the princesses you know and love in a play based on the old bard's King Lear. ECT is pleased to announce that our Sketch Comedy director, Tim Soszko, will be directing the ECT cast in this comedic play. ECT alum and York student Jackie Cimino is our assistant director. 

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Cast

Heidi Bedinghaus
Allison Buhrfiend
Danny Casey
Gio D’Alessandro
Aidan Espinosa
Emily Gambill
Reese Goodrich
Elyssa Hall
Tevis Hardin
Eloise Hill 
Addison Hronek
Alexa Klein
Betsy Kungl
Cailyn O’Malley
Eva Pavlik
​Luke Peterson
Lucas Prine
Liam Rees
Josephine Roubitchek
Rich Simonds
Sarah Sokol
Ava Turek
Nathan Walker

Schedule
All Game of Tiaras auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held in person with strict adherence to health and safety protocols, as long as possible. ECT reserves the right to move to virtual events, reschedule or cancel if health and safety protocols dictate such a change. 

Auditions
Auditions will be held on Monday, March 22 at Team Elmhurst: 699 Walnut St in Elmhurst. Click here to register. 
  • Actors need to arrive 10 mins prior to start time to check in but not earlier. EXCEPTION: First group to arrive at 6:00 SHARP
  • Actors depart immediately after their group has been released.
  • Parents should be ready for pick up at the end of the assigned time slot.
  • Our director is auditioning more actors than there are parts in the play. Some actors will not be cast in this production. 

Cast Announcement
The cast will be announced on Tuesday, March 23 by email. 

Read Through
The initial read through for the full cast will be on Wednesday, March 24 from 6 to 9 pm at Team Elmhurst: 699 Walnut St in Elmhurst.

Rehearsals
All regular rehearsals will be held at Team Elmhurst: 699 Walnut St in Elmhurst
  • Mondays 6 pm to 9 pm, April 5 to May 10
  • Wednesdays 6 pm to 9 pm, April 7 to May 12
  • Sundays 12 pm to 3 pm, April 11 to May 9
Please note: all cast members may not be called for all rehearsals. The director will release a weekly schedule for planning purposes. 

Tech rehearsal will be on Friday, May 14, time to be determined, at Christian Church of Clarendon Hills at 5750 Holmes Ave in Clarendon Hills.

Performances
Friday, May 14 and Sunday, May 16, times to be determined
Christian Church of Clarendon Hills at 5750 Holmes Ave in Clarendon Hills

Audition Registration Information

Audition registration is open to children in grades 5-8 who live in Elmhurst or attend Elmhurst schools. 

​All parents whose children audition must agree to the following:
  • I give my child permission to take part in ECT programming, and I agree to follow the ECT Attendance Policy posted on the ECT website. 
  • I understand that it is important that every actor make every attempt to be at as many rehearsals as possible. I have listed all known conflicts in the space on the form. ECT understands that this is an unusual time, and we will make every effort to accommodate attendance issues related to quarantines and to illness to avoid passing illness on to others. 
  • I agree to follow COVID policies as posted on the ECT website. 
  • I give ECT and third parties related to this production permission to use my child’s photograph, voice, or video footage for publicity purposes.
  • I understand that auditions are capped and that my child is not guaranteed an audition if ECT has already reached capacity. 
  • This is an audition-based production. Not all actors who audition will be cast in the play. 
  • One parent must attend a virtual parent meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 5. 
  • I understand that there is a fee of $385 plus a voluntary COVID fee of $100 that is due by March 24.  This fee is non-refundable after the first rehearsal.
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Audition materials and further information will be provided by email within a few days of registration. 

Payment Information
Parents of actors who are cast in the production must submit payment of $385 by check or via Zelle prior to the first rehearsal on Wednesday, March 24. Due to costs incurred for additional space and other needs related to ensuring a safe, socially-distant setting, ECT is seeking an additional, voluntary $100 COVID fee. ECT respects that every family has their own unique financial situation. Please do not feel obligated to pay the additional $100 for the COVID fee. Additionally, if your family is unable to pay the $385 fee, please contact treasurer@elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com for scholarship opportunities. 

The fee includes rehearsals, performances and show t-shirt. Tickets for the show are an additional $10 per ticket. Due to COVID regulations, only two tickets can be sold for each cast member per performance.

Payment info:
  • If paying by Zelle, please use treasurer@elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com, including the child's name on the memo. 
  • Make check payable to Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, including the child's name on the memo line. Mail to PO Box 64, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
Auditions and Waitlist Full
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