New Bedford Festival Theatre announces a call for submissions for the production of JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Performers can submit through Friday, 1/23. In-person callbacks for local performers will be held Saturday, February 7 in New Bedford, MA.
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (or from the show itself). Performers must be the minimum age of 16 by July 2026.
We are seeking to cast performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and body types.
This is a stipend-paying contract.
Performers with access to local housing and transportation should submit via email. Emailed submissions should include a video of your audition cut (youtube videos tend to have the least issues!), headshot, and resume.
Email ebettencourt@nbfestival theatre.com to submit or for more details.
Performers without access to local housing and/or transportation should submit via Backstage. Callbacks will be held via Zoom.
Visit https://nbfestivaltheatre.com/auditions/ for more details and character breakdown.
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