Venice Theatre Seeks Performers for Summer Cabaret Festival

Venice Theatre is seeking entertainers for its 8th Annual Summer Cabaret Festival which is planned to run in July and August as long as social distancing restrictions are lifted to allow group gatherings. Selected acts will perform two or three times during the run of the festival. Allan Kollar, the theatre’s Artistic Director, is accepting submissions from interested acts through May 15, 2020. Chosen acts and a festival schedule will be announced in June.

Those interested in being considered for the festival must submit:

• A brief description of the show including title, style, and theme
• A sample song list
• A video highlighting vocal and performance abilities
• Performance resume
• Headshot
• Schedule conflicts between June 15 and Aug. 30, 2020

Acts selected to participate will need to provide:

• Two sets (35-45 minutes each) of music-driven cabaret entertainment
• Sheet music for the accompanist in the correct key
• Assistance in promoting the show
• High-resolution digital photos and promotional materials
• Any costumes or props required
• Performance-ready material two weeks prior to show date to be run during technical rehearsal

Venice Theatre will supply:

• Performance space 
• Piano
• Accompanist (if needed)
• Up to four cordless hand-held microphones
• Four stools, one cocktail table
• Basic lighting (warm wash, cool wash, center special, piano special)
• Stage Manager / Light Board Operator / Sound Operator
• Marketing of the cabaret festival as a whole

Performers should fill out a submission form at VeniceStage.com/audition or mail a packet to:

Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W.
Venice, FL 34285
Attn: Allan Kollar, Artistic Director

Please note: The theatre is not able to consider “book shows” (scripted shows either published or unpublished); shows that violate copyright law (i.e. “An evening of Disney songs”); shows that require scenery; shows that require projections / video.

Questions about submission requirements should be directed to allankollar@venicetheatre.net.