BAM SUMMER MAINSTAGE
2026 BAM SUMMER MAINSTAGE
TITLE COMING SOON!
Audition and Schedule Information Available Below!
The BAM Summer Mainstage offers a full scale production experience designed for students wishing to participate in a high level performance program. This program is open to high school and college students, as well as occasionally extending an invitation to younger or older participants to join! Please see more details below.
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ANNOUNCING BAM'S SUMMER 2026 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION:
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 BAM Summer Mainstage: MAINSTAGE TITLE COMING SOON!
Please review all dates and details below.
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This is an audition based program, meaning students will schedule an audition prior to submitting registration and tuition. ​While primarily designed for high school and college-age students, 8th-grade students as of Fall 2026 are also invited to audition.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:​
Auditions - Sunday, May 17 (5 - 9pm), Monday, May 18 (7 - 9pm)
Dance Call - Monday, May 18 (5 - 7pm)
Callbacks - Wednesday, May 20
REHARSALS:
Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & select Fridays from 5 - 9pm beginning Tuesday, May 26.
The rehearsal schedule will be a broken down call schedule. The full group will not necessarily be called to every rehearsal.
Company Meeting & First Rehearsal - Tuesday, May 26​
Wednesday, May 27
Friday, May 29
Monday, June 1
Tuesday, June 2
Wednesday, June 3
Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, June 10
Friday, June 12
Monday, June 15
Tuesday, June 16
Wednesday, June 17
Friday, June 19
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Friday, June 26
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
TECH
Monday, July 6th 12-9pm
Tuesday, July 7th 12-9pm
Wednesday, July 8th 12-9pm
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Performances
Thursday, July 9 - 7pm
Friday, July 10 - 7pm
Saturday, July 11 - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 12 - 2pm & 6pm
Auditions, Rehearsals & Performances will take place at
The BAM Building (520 N Cass, Westmont, IL).
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A limited number of conflicts is acceptable, as long as the directing team is made aware of these dates prior to auditions. Actors must be available for all tech rehearsals.
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AUDITIONS:
For the audition, students are asked to prepare two one-minute song selections in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key, as an accompanist will be provided. All students will be asked to bring a completed audition form, as well as a headshot (any recent picture) and a resume if they have one. Audition forms will be emailed to the students prior to the audition date. To schedule your audition, click here.
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PROGRAM DETAILS:
Tuition is $650/student.
Tuition is inclusive of participation, materials, a show shirt, and costuming. Students may be asked to provide certain basic costume pieces or foundational layers, as well as footwear.
BAM is committed to making theatre programming inclusive and accessible to all. Scholarship and work-study opportunities are available.​
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Helpful Links:
Apply for the Andrew Goldbranson Scholarship.
Learn more about BAM's Internship Programs.
(Details for Summer 2026 Internships will be posted in February.)
View BAM's Tuition Policy.