We welcome you to perform with us. Each semester (fall, spring, and summer) the college academic departments in Dance, Music, and Theater offer classes you can enroll in to be part of the fun. See below for each department’s process and contact information.

THEATER

Each semester (fall, spring and summer), COD Theater Department stages two productions. Auditions are held at the beginning of each academic term. Call 630.942.3008 or email CTauditions@cod.edu to be added to the audition email list. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! If cast, you must register for a COD class.

To prepare for auditions, download and fill out two audition forms and bring to auditions in MAC 188. We will do a short orientation.  Be prepared to read the sides on this site with other actors for each director.  Sides will be provided with callback list. Callbacks are by invitation only and actors will be emailed on Friday night.

If you are interested in helping behind-the-scenes, please email:
– Tech, Construction, and Run Crew: Sabrina Zeidler (zeidlers@cod.edu)
– Costumes, Hair and Makeup: Kim Morris (morrisk178@cod.edu)

Summer College Theater Auditions

Thursday, April 24: 7-10p
Friday, April 25: 1-4p
Call Backs, Saturday, April 26: 12-3p
Location: MAC Room 192

Musical TBA

Family Touring Show TBA

MUSIC

Find a musical community and experience the joy of performing in one of COD’s many ensembles. Musicians of all ages are welcome to join. Select ensembles require an audition to join and/or for placement. Students register for all ensembles.

Learn more about the COD Music Program here.

Daytime Ensembles

Concert Choir (MUS1120): meets Mon/Wed/Fri 11-11:50a

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• No audition required

Jazz/Pop Combos (MUS1190): meets Mon/Wed & Tue/Thur 12:30-1:45p

• Contact Director Matt Shevitz, shevitzm@cod.edu
• Placement auditions as needed

Chamber Singers (MUS1130): meets Tues/Thurs at 11a-12:15p

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• Audition required

Percussion Ensemble (MUS1192): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 2-3:15p

• Contact Director Ben Wahlund, wahlundb@cod.edu
• No audition required

Guitar Ensemble (MUS1193): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 11-11:50a

• Contact Director Steve Ramsdell, ramsdell@cod.edu
• No audition required

Evening Ensembles

Chamber Orchestra (MUS1141): meets Tuesday 7-9:50p

• Contact Professor Mark Liu,  lium1612@cod.edu
• Placement audition necessary.

DuPage Chorale (MUS1150): meets Monday 7-9:50p

• Contact Professor Patrick O’Shea,  osheap709@cod.edu
• Audition required

DuPage Community Concert Band (MUS1180): meets Monday 7-9:50p

• Contact Mark Taylor, taylorm1100@cod.edu
• Placement audition as needed

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble (MUS1181): meets Wednesday 7-9:50p

• Contact Director Matt Shevitz, shevitzm@cod.edu
• Placement auditions as needed

DANCE

COD Dance Program presents performances showcasing the work of imaginative student choreographers, faculty and guest artists. Class work as well as individual pieces are presented.

Faculty, Guest Artist, and Student Choreographers/Dancers Informational Meeting
Come learn about performing in the Dance Concerts – all are welcome to join, no experience required

• Fall: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 3 – 5:15 pm, PEC Room 145
• Spring: Tuesday, Jan 28, 3 – 5:15 pm, PEC Room 145

All informational meetings and rehearsals will take place in PE Room 145. Questions or for more information email Jessica Kondrath kondrathj@cod.edu