Long Beach Shakespeare Company Casting for 2026 Productions

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company (LBSC) has officially announced open auditions for its 2026 season, titled “The Stuff of Legends” 🎭

Taking place in Long Beach, California, this exciting theater season will feature a diverse lineup of classic plays, original works, radio shows, and festivals — offering performers a wide range of opportunities to get involved.

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2026 Season Lineup

All performances will be held at the Helen Borgers Theatre in Bixby Knolls.

Main Productions

🎭 Julius Caesar — January 23 to February 7
👑 Antony and Cleopatra — March 7 to 22
🕸️ Charlotte’s Web Radio Show — April 10 to 19
🎩 The Importance of Being Earnest — July 10 to 25
🗡️ Cyrano de Bergerac — August 14 to 29

Special Events & Festivals

✨ New Works Festival
- May 15–17
- June 5–7
- September 18–20
📜 2026 Poetry Series — October 2 to 4

Radio Show Series

🎙️ Edgar Allan Poe Radio Show — October 9 to 11
⚡ Frankenstein Radio Show — October 16 to 18
👽 War of the Worlds Radio Show — October 23 to 25

Holiday Productions

👸 Sleeping Beauty — November 20 to December 6
🎄 A Christmas Carol Radio Show — December 11 to 13

📍 Venue:
Helen Borgers Theatre
4250 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

Audition Information

The company is currently accepting video submissions for performers interested in joining the New Works Festival, which highlights emerging voices and original storytelling.

📅 Submission Deadline: April 19, 2026
🎥 Format: Video auditions (self-tape)
📧 Submit to:
- hollyleveque@gmail.com
- richard@theplayfulstage.com

✨ The New Works Festival is designed to celebrate today’s creatives and tomorrow’s legends, making it an exciting platform for actors looking to showcase their talent in original productions.

Performance Details

🎭 All performances will take place at the Helen Borgers Theatre
🎟️ Tickets available via LBShakespeare.org
🌆 Located in the vibrant Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach

Final Thoughts

With a rich mix of Shakespearean classics, modern works, and unique radio-style performances, the LBSC 2026 season offers something for every type of performer.

If you’re an actor looking to get involved in live theater in Southern California, this is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and creative community 🎬