2026 Season Submissions​​​

2026 Season: Macbeth and Will Week

North Dakota Shakespeare Festival is seeking actor/teaching artists for its 2026 season, which includes a production of Macbeth and Will Week, a week-long daytime theatre camp presented in partnership with the Grand Forks Public Library.

 

Director: David Ian Lee

Tentative Contract Dates:
May 31 – tentatively June 29th, 2026 (will be finalized before any contracts are issued)

Location:
Rehearsals and the majority of performances will take place in Grand Forks, ND.
The final week of the contract will include touring performances throughout North Dakota.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in Macbeth

• Serve as teaching staff for Will Week

• Participate fully in rehearsals and performances

Schedule:
Rehearsals typically are eight hours, with a one-hour lunch break. This contract requires a full-time commitment for the duration of the engagement.

Compensation:

• $400 per week

• Local housing provided with host families

Travel:

• Reimbursement of up to $100 for travel expenses

​

**At this time, we are seeking submissions from all artists, though especially interested in artists based in North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota.

​​

Audition Requirements:

*Returning company members should send an email of interest to: stephanie@northdakotashakespeare.com by February 22nd.

*New potential company members should send a dramatic Shakespearean monologue in verse, a headshot/resume, and (if applicable) a video demonstrating any musical ability to stephanie@northdakotashakespeare.com by February 22nd.