Somebody is going to die.

Death is at their door, and they have just 90 minutes to sift through their lifetime and find a companion, a memory, a fragment of meaning—anything to take with them into the unknown.

But there’s a catch: at the start of each performance, the actors are randomly assigned their roles by lottery. No one knows who will play whom until the plot is in action. And one of them has been chosen to die.
Just like in life, it all comes down to chance.

Hilarious and haunting, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ EVERYBODY grapples with the fragility of existence. 

In the end, only one thing is certain: 

EVERYBODY dies.

Directed by Greta Mae Geiser


Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Couch Penny Ensemble is seeking actors for this upcoming production.
We welcome actors of all ethnicities and gender identities to audition.

October 6th

12pm — 4pm
6pm — 10pm


Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Invited callbacks will be held
on October 14th

also at the
Greenhouse Theater Center

(Any Age, Any Gender)

An ensemble of you, me, and everyone;
until they become something else
as determined by chance.

Play Everybody, Friendship,
Kinship, Cousin, Stuff, etc…

NOTE:
The five actors who play the Somebodies
will have to memorize all five tracks,
which will be determined by
lottery for every show.

This role requires partial nudity
(down to tank top and underwear)
and light BDSM themes.

(18+ to Play Child, Femme)
A young girl — initially.
The traveler and the journey. Wise beyond her years.

(20-40, Any Gender)
Tired of being neglected.
Dominant, aggressively compassionate. With you until the very end.

(40+, Any Gender)
Death, who fears no man.
But also, just kind of an assistant.
They’re just trying to do their job.

(Any Age, Any Gender)
An actual usher — initially.
A human vessel for the divine.

For more information, check out the audition form below.

We will also be accepting virtual submissions.
To submit virtually, please fill out the audition form, then email us your audition materials at couchpennyensemble@gmail.com

Virtual submissions are due by Monday, October 6th at 11:59pm.

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