
Get involved.
Summit Players Theatre is not seeking additional candidates for its 2026 Shakespeare in the State Parks program. If you would like to be considered for this or future programs, send us your materials by mail or email:
Mail: Summit Players Theatre
3383 S. Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Email: info@summitplayerstheatre.com
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Summit Players Theatre is always seeking qualified persons for technical, stage management and administrative positions. If you are interested in learning more about these positions or applying, please send an email to the address above.
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Auditions
The Summit Players announce auditions for their shows in February before the summer season starts. Audition information can be found here on our website, or through our social media pages.
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Our casting is made up from non-union, mostly local talent. While we have had actors from out of state work with us, we do not offer housing during the rehearsal process. Please keep that in mind when considering auditioning for the players.
SUMMIT PLAYERS THEATRE 2026 SUMMER OPEN CALL
SEEKING NON-UNION ADULT ACTORS (18+) FOR TOURING PRODUCTION OF HAMLET
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Potential callback date will be held March 2nd from 6:00 - 10:00pm
Where: The Debra Krajec Studio at Helfaer Theatre
525 N. 13th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Caroline Norton, Director, Script Adapter
Sarah Zapiain, Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: May 12 - June 11 (Tuesday - Sunday, 6:00-10:00 weekdays, TBD weekends)
Final Preview: June 11
Performances: June 12-July 26 (Fri, Sat, Sun)*
Brush-Up Rehearsals: June 18, June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23
Off Weekend: July 3-5
*Monday Performance June 29
SEEKING
ONE (1) MASC PRESENTING ACTOR
TWO (2) FEMME PRESENTING ACTORS
ONE (1) MASC PRESENTING SWING
ONE (1) FEMME PRESENTING SWING
A NOTE FROM CASTING
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.
PREPARATION
Auditions will consist of readings from select pieces of the script. Sides, along with track breakdowns will be available via the link HERE.
To prepare, please select two monologues to perform (memorized to the best of your ability), and prepare a short song in the style of a lullaby to be sung a capella. Please bring a physical copy of your headshot with resume stapled to the back.
APPOINTMENTS
For appointments, please go to THIS LINK to schedule your audition slot.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
1. We are a Milwaukee based company. While we have had actors from out of state, we do not offer housing during the rehearsal process. We provide transportation to show venues, and camp set-up or hotel set-up during show weekends, but actors are responsible for getting themselves to and from our base Milwaukee location.
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2. As part of our mission of bringing Shakespeare to the State Parks, we try to camp in each park that we are able to. Please consider your ability and interest in not only performing outdoors in varying park venues, but in tent style camping. Limited sleeping bags and sleeping pads can be provided. Hotel stays are used only in cases of inclement weather or lack of campground resources.
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3. Each performance is preceded by a 45 minute workshop for kids and adults. Actors will operate on a rotating basis to run the workshops (3 actors will run a workshop together, handling different sections). Part of the rehearsal process will have built in time to learn a new workshop tailored to the show and handling varying types of workshop scenarios. Sections include introducing the audience to the history of Shakespeare and his shows, going through the show plot, learning to understand the language of the play and acting out small scenes with workshop attendees.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Please direct questions to info@summitplayerstheatre.com
