The 2026-2027 UIS Theatre Season Begins
Up Next:
RABBIT HOLE in Fall 2026
RABBIT HOLE is a play by David Lindsay-Abaire
Scenic Designer: Dathan Powell
Director: Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson
November 6-8 and 12-14, 2026 in the Studio Theatre (Level 1, Performing Arts Center, on the UIS Campus)
Audition Schedule
There will be backstage and on-stage opportunities for UIS Students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members.
| Open Auditions | RABBIT HOLE |
|---|---|
| Audition Date and Time | August 30 and 31 at 7:00pm |
| Audition Location | Studio Theatre (Level 1, Performing Arts Center, on the UIS Campus) |
| Audition Callbacks | September 1 at 7:00pm |
| Crew Open Interviews | August 30 and 31 at 6:00pm |
For an electronic copy of the audition form or crew interview form, please contact either the Director of this production, Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson (ethib1@uis.edu) or Scenic Designer/Technical Director, Dathan Powell (dpowe5@uis.edu). Please Note: Audition application forms and Crew interview forms will also be available at the Crew Interviews and Auditions.
A limited number of scripts are now in and available at the Brookens Library front desk (on the UIS campus) for 24 hour reserve checkout, for our fall ‘26 production.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There is nothing to prepare.
One minute contemporary monologues are appreciated, but not required. Headshots/Resumes are also appreciated, but are also not required.
NOTE: Auditions will be held in the Studio Theater this year, as construction in the PAC is now coming to a close. Performances will ALSO be back in the STUDIO THEATRE (Level 1, Performing Arts Center, on the UIS Campus)
About the Play
2 men, 3 women
Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire
Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize
"Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day." --Taken From Concord Theatricals Acting Edition of the Play
"Rabbit Hole presents a tragedy and its consequences with utter candor, and without sentimentality. The dialogue is most impressive for capturing the awkwardness and pain of thinking people faced with an unthinkable situation - and eventually, their capacity for survival, and even hope." --USA Today
Work Behind the Scenes
Those interested in working backstage (stage managers, props crew, sound research, costumes, dresser, running crew) only need to attend one night of the crew interviews. Be sure to fill out a crew application form prior to the crew interviews start time via the online form or in person at the crew interviews and indicate the area of interest backstage. The technical director will schedule time to meet with you to discuss your area of interest.
Actors
Please fill out an audition form via the online form prior to arriving at the audition start time OR first thing when you arrive to audition. Auditions will consist of “cold readings” from the script. Be prepared to make some bold choices, take some risks and have fun! Prepared monologues and headshots/resumes are appreciated, but are NOT required.
UIS Theatre invites all theatre artists to audition for roles or apply for backstage work for one of our upcoming productions. Currently enrolled UIS students are given primary consideration in casting roles and backstage assignments, as well as in determining each production. UIS Theatre strives to have our productions reflect the diversity of our world. As such, actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identifications and abilities are welcome and encouraged to audition for all of our productions.
