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.
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)
SPRING AUDITIONS:Friday, January 24, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 1-4 p.m.Sunday, January 26, Call backs of needed, 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: MAC 188
Audition Forms:
Please complete and bring two copies of the form with you to auditions, please do not email.
Spring 2025 Audition Sides
Download
Scripts will be on 2 hour reading reserve at the COD Library under AUDITIONS
It’s Only a Play by Terrence McNally
Directed by Assistant Professor Daniel Millhouse
Performance Dates: Mar. 6-23 (Studio Theatre)
Synopsis: It’s opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway. Playwright Peter Austin anxiously awaits to see if his new show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big night with his best friend, a television star, a wealthy/novice producer, new-in-town diva singer, his genius director, a lethal drama critic, and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant. It’s alternately raucous, ridiculous and tender – the play is sure to be the hit they have all been hoping for. Contains adult language.
Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Professor Amelia Barrett
Performance Dates: April 10-19 (Playhouse Theatre)
Synopsis: Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Our Town examines life in a small fictional town of Grover’s Corners in three acts and follows the relationship of George and Emily, a young couple in love. It is the story of their lives together intertwined with the town and its people. A timeless tale that gently reminds us about the importance of appreciating the life we have, and the people with whom we share it.
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
Jazz/Pop Combos (MUS1190): meets Mon/Wed & Tue/Thur 12:30-1:45p
Chamber Singers (MUS1130): meets Tues/Thurs at 11a-12:15p
Percussion Ensemble (MUS1192): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 2-3:15p
Guitar Ensemble (MUS1193): meets Tuesday/Thursday at 11-11:50a
Evening Ensembles
Chamber Orchestra (MUS1141): meets Tuesday 7-9:50p
DuPage Chorale (MUS1150): meets Monday 7-9:50p
DuPage Community Concert Band (MUS1180): meets Monday 7-9:50p
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble (MUS1181): meets Wednesday 7-9:50p
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
All informational meetings and rehearsals will take place in PE Room 145. Questions or for more information email Jessica Kondrath kondrathj@cod.edu
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