2018 Season Sponsors 
2018 SEASON CASTING
Entering its 2018 season, the Festival produces energetic new interpretations of plays, with the artistry and humanity of the Shakespearean canon as our inspiration and guide. The Festival performs to audiences of over 10,000 every summer and operates under an Actors' Equity U/RTA Tier I contract.
2018 Season Casting
At this time, casting for the 2018 Season has been completed. Please check this page in the fall for details about auditions for the 2019 Season!
The Company
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival operates as a repertory company. Actors are contracted to play multiple roles in two or more of the season productions.
The Festival seeks out actors who are passionate about working on Shakespearean texts and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge, energy, and talents with other artists and with our audience members. Creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters artistic excellence is of primary importance at the Festival.
Contracts
Festival actors are contracted to play roles in up to three shows. ISF functions under an U/RTA Tier 1 contract. All Equity and non-Equity positions are paid. The Festival offers housing for all employees.