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Scranton Shakespeare Festival returns for its landmark 15th Season, a summer shaped by our theme of Faith. This year, we explore faith in all its forms. Faith in love, in justice, in redemption, in community, in ourselves, and in the transformative power of storytelling. From bold musicals to timeless Shakespearean drama and vibrant youth productions, Season 15 is both a celebration and a reflection on the stories that sustain us.

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Scranton Shakes is seeking actors of all ages, races, backgrounds, orientations, and identities who bring a strong command of heightened text, emotional bravery, and versatility, and who are committed to deepening their craft while serving a diverse and engaged audience. This season calls for artists willing to take risks, ask big questions, and work with generosity and rigour.

 

As we mark fifteen years, the celebration will continue throughout the summer with special events, community moments, and anniversary features woven into the season. Productions include:

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MAINSTAGE

CAROUSEL
SAINT JOAN

HENRY V

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

 

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
ALICE BY HEART

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Rehearsals and performances will take place in Scranton, PA, on a 7-week non-equity contract between June 8th and July 27th, 2026. 

 

We are seeking to cast a tight repertory company to perform in multiple productions in a rolling rep. There may also be some performers hired for fewer shows, or who are contracted as interdisciplinary artists with other responsibilities to keep our company numbers at a minimum. 

 

Stipend varies from $200-$1600 depending on duties. Included: Round-trip transportation to and from NYC or Philadelphia, housing in Scranton with a private bedroom, Wi-Fi, gym access, and swimming pool access.

 

Scranton Shakespeare Festival is an exhilarating, high-expectation summer. We are a fast-growing theatre festival producing ambitious, accessible programming for our community in a black box space that has been generously gifted to us. You will likely be rehearsing multiple shows simultaneously while another is in tech, performing in repertory, attending fittings, and jumping into promotional events, all within the same week. The pace is fast and the days can be long as we operate multiple productions at once, which requires immense focus, discipline, stamina, flexibility, and a genuinely collaborative and positive spirit. You will be asked to come prepared to work hard, manage your time well, communicate clearly, and support your fellow artists. If you thrive in a dynamic environment with like-minded individuals and want to grow quickly, you’ll love it at SSF. If you are looking for a light, low-commitment summer, this opportunity may not be the right fit.

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Our auditions are open to everyone. There is no pre-screening process; anyone who submits will be seen and considered by our creative team, provided you follow the proper submission procedures.

 

Actors should visit http://scrantonshakes.com/casting to begin the process. All candidates will be required to provide an accurate headshot, an up-to-date resume, and will be asked to submit a self-taped audition. You will have the opportunity to highlight roles of interest to you in your application. 

 

In regards to the breakdowns below, the character descriptions are taken from their respective scripts and should be considered as a starting point; they are not carved in stone.  We seek to reflect an accurate representation of the world we live in; we fully intend to cast broadly in regards to race/ethnicity, gender and identity, body type, and ability. While we appreciate characters may be listed and written in a binary format with he/she pronouns, we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for any roles they most identify with. 

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Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or to let us know how further we can support your application at casting@scrantonshakes.com

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