BAM SUMMER MAINSTAGE
SUMMER 2025 ANNOUNCED!
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 25th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION:
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 BAM Summer Mainstage: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!
Please review all dates and details below.
​Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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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 2025 are also invited to audition. For Summer 2025, we also welcome students entering Kindergarten and older to audition for the Children's Chorus!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:​
Auditions - Sunday, May 18
​Children’s Chorus Auditions - Monday, May 19 (5 - 7pm)
​Dance Call - Monday, May 19 (7 - 9pm)
Callbacks - Wednesday, May 21
REHARSALS:
Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 5 - 9pm beginning Tuesday, May 27.
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 27​
Wednesday May 28
Friday May 30
Monday, June 2
Tuesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 4
Friday, June 6
Monday June, 9
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Friday, June 13
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Friday, June 20
Monday, June 23
Tuesday, June 24
Wednesday, June 25
Friday, June 27
(OFF June 30 - July 4)
TECH
Sunday, July 6, 1 - 9pm
Monday, July 7, 4 - 10pm
Tuesday, July 8, 4 - 10pm
Wednesday, July 9, 4 - 10pm
Thursday, July 10, 4 - 10pm
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Performances
Thursday, July 10 - 7pm
Friday, July 11 - 7pm
Saturday, July 12 - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 13 - 2pm & 5pm
Auditions, Rehearsals & Performances will take place at
BAM's New 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 2025 Internships will be posted in February.)
View BAM's Tuition Policy.