Festival 56, a professional non-equity summer theatre in Princeton, IL is seeking performers of all ethnicities, physical types, and gender identities ages 18 and up for their resident summer company. Repertory season includes Hairspray, Carrie: the Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (free Shakespeare in the park), and a new works offering along with six late-night cabarets. Co tract dates range between June 11-August 5 for most artists.

Audition Dates and Times:
Video submissions are accepted through February 28, 2025. Pay range $1,350-$2,450 stipend for entire length of contract. Travel stipend, housing provided and discount cards to local businesses, restaurants and shops.

Requirements:
16-32 bars of a musical theatre song (music from the season is welcome) and one minute of a Shakespeare monologue (verse preferred.) Send to Festival56casting@gmail.com

Contact Information:
Jimmy Calitri, artistic director Marc Bitler, casting director Festival56casting@gmail.com