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New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.    Leading the cast will be Miguel Vasquez ( NBFT’s “To Broadway, with…

2022 SUMMER ACADEMY New Bedford Festival Theatre is planning its 2022 Summer Academy for local high school apprentices and college-aged interns who will work side-by-side with theatre professionals in all areas of theatrical production for this summer’s production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Students from New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport, Somerset, Swansea, Mattapoisett,…

New Bedford Festival Theatre is now accepting submissions for Chip – Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.   Chip is the son of Mrs. Potts. As a result of the Enchantress’ spell, he is transformed into a teacup. Age range 8-10 years of age. Height not to exceed 48”.   For consideration submit:    A video…

Now accepting video submissions for ENSEMBLE roles for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. For consideration, submit one minute each of two contrasting pieces in the style of (but not from) the show that demonstrates vocal and acting range (no more than two minutes total); Short dance reel; Headshot/Resume. Send submissions to casting@nbfestivaltheatre.com  Deadline for submissions – Friday,…

Due to the recent Covid-19 surge, scarcity of tests, and increasing safety protocols, New Bedford Festival has made the difficult decision to cancel Little Shop of Horrors. Producing a musical takes months of preparation, planning, and execution. In this current climate, NBFT is not able to offer a production that meets our highest standards. Ticket…

UPDATED 01/18/22 – Thank you all who have submitted. We have now closed submissions for both show.    For consideration, submit one minute each of two contrasting pieces in the style of (but not from) the show that demonstrates vocal and acting range (no more than two minutes total). Send submissions to casting@nbfestivaltheatre.com  Union and Non-Union…

New Bedford Festival Theatre  &  The Theatre Program at Bristol Community College   Present Devising & Directing:  a Workshop for Theatre Educators Wednesday, January 12 8:30 am – 2:oo pm Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center Bristol Community College Join us for a hands-on workshop designed especially for theatre educators where we’ll explore:   Devised…

Jeffrey Keller (Jamie Wellerstein) is so excited to be making his New Bedford debut in this incredible show! Some past credits include Elf (Buddy), Xanadu (Sonny), Mamma Mia! (Sky), and Legally Blonde (Warner). He received his BFA in musical theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. Jeffrey would like to thank his parents for their never-ending love…

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride 2021 and the return of Festival Theatre in-person performances with Broadway performer and Festival Theatre alumni John Michael Dias as Miss Evita Loca Professional Broadway Lady.  Miss Evita Loca is “a sassy, brassy matchy matchy, fun-loving Professional Broadway Lady.”  In Professional Broadway Lady,…