Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking actors and extras for 2008-09 season to portray acrobats, clowns, knights, party guests, and more.

Actors, who will be paid $500 weekly, must become members of the American Guild of Musical Artists. Extras are unpaid volunteers who will receive $15 per each rehearsal and performance call.

All auditions take place at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker. They will take place on various dates from through Jan. 15, 2009. Call Lyric’s Super Hotline at 312-827-3538 for latest postings and more information.