Summer 2026: Seeking Directors, Choreographers, Designers, Stage Managers, and more | Playbill

 

Summer 2026: Seeking Directors, Choreographers, Designers, Stage Managers, and more

CATEGORY: Technical

Festival 56
Princeton, IL
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Festival 56, a professional non-equity summer theater in Princeton, Illinois (2 hours southwest of Chicago) is now accepting resumes and portfolios for the following positions for their 2026 summer season:

  • Directors

  • Choreographers

  • Music Directors

  • Production Stage Manager

  • Technical Director

  • Assistant Stage Managers

  • Scenic Designers / Painters / Carpenters

  • Sound Designers

  • Lighting Designers

  • Costume Shop Manager

  • Costume technicians


Period of employment: June 5 to August 11 (employment period may vary depending on role).

Season includes:

  • The Comedy of Errors

  • Ring of Fire

  • You Can’t Take It With You

  • The Bridges of Madison County

  • Anastasia


Stipends range $1,200 - $3,600 for length of contract, depending on role.

Housing provided.

Travel reimbursement up to $250.


Please email applications to Marc Bitler, Producing Artistic Director at [email protected]


Learn more at festival56.com

DURATION

Jun 5, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026

SALARY

$300.00 – $400.00 per week

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY BY EMAIL

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