THE ASTONISHING TALE OF YENTL THE YESHIVA BOY — Stage Managers Auditions
Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College
THE ASTONISHING TALE OF YENTL THE YESHIVA BOY - STAGE MANAGER SUBMISSIONS
Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College | Annandale on Hudson, NY
NOTICE: STAGE MANAGER CONTRACT
CONTRACT
Independent Theatre CONTRACT
- $1275 weekly minimum - Stage manager - Pending negotiations
- $1155 weekly minimum - Assistant stage manager - Pending negotiations
- Includes round trip travel stipend (train to Rhinebeck)
- Accommodations at Bard – Air BnB-style or Suite-style Dorm Housing - to be determined
SEEKING
Equity stage managers for THE ASTONISHING TALE OF YENTL THE YESHIVA BOY (working title) for Bard SummerScape 2026.
SYNOPSIS
The Astonishing Tale of Yentl the Yeshiva Boy (working title) is a new musical based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's bracingly transgressive and gripping 1962 short story. The production is being created by Tony Award-winning writer Lisa Kron (Fun Home), and Barrie Kosky, one of the most sought-after directors on the international circuit (New York Times), in his first original American production. The show's score is being created by composer Adam Benzwi with original lyrics by Lisa Kron. Adam will adapt and transform melodies from the American and European Yiddish theater and music hall traditions, as well as the emotionally resonant canon of Hasidic choral music.
We highly recommend reading Singer's original short story to familiarize yourself with the narrative and style informing this production.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your resume for consideration to Carter Edwards, Producer.
Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
SUBMIT TO:
cedwards@bard.edu
PERSONNEL
- Artistic Director: Gideon Lester
- Executive Producer: Aaron Mattocks
- Producer: Carter Edwards
- Director: Barrie Kosky
- Book/Lyrics: Lisa Kron
- Music: Songs will be derived from already existing Hasidic and Yiddish music (1930s/40s)
- Music Director: Adam Benzwi
- Choreographer: Otto Pichler
- Casting Director: The TRC Company / Merri Sugarman, CSA
- Casting Associate: Louis DiPaolo, CSA
OTHER DATES
- 1st Rehearsal: May 11, 2027 (Rehearses in NY for approx. 6 weeks before traveling to Bard for Tech)
- Previews: June 28, 2027
- Opens: July 6, 2027
- Closes: August 1, 2027
OTHER
Equity's
CONTRACT
s prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
