Young Girl Role in "The House on Mango Street" Play

About the Project

Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.

Compensation

• $400 Gas stipend provided to each performer at the conclusion of the show.

Schedule

• Callback Dates (by invitation only): Thursday, October 22, 2026 6 pm-10 pm
• Rehearsal Date(s):
  • 10/25 – 11am-5pm
  • 10/27 thru 10/29 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/1- 11am-5pm
  • 11/2 & 11/3 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/5 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/8 – 11am-5pm
  • 11/9 & 11/10 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/12 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/16 & 11/17 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/19 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/21 & 11/22 – 11am-5pm
  • 11/23 thru 11/25 – 7pm-11pm
  • 11/28 & 11/29 – 11am-5pm
  • 11/30 – 7pm-11pm
  • 12/1 – Tech all day
  • 12/2 – Performance Day
• Performance Dates (Must be available for all performances to audition, no exceptions):
  • Wed December 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Wed December 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
  • Wed December 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Conflict Policy

• Conflicts can be worked around with advance notice before casting.
• The directors do not accept new conflicts after casting.