The Mixtape New Works Festival Vol. 2 is a developmental project featuring 4 new musicals, or plays with music, that will be work-shopped and performed as stage readings in May 2026. The festival is to support the development of new musically inspired storytelling from Chicago artists.

We are currently accepting submissions from Directors, Actors, Music Directors, Dramaturgs, and Stage Managers to help support these pieces in their development.

Pieces are still being reviewed, therefore we do not have a more comprehensive breakdown for actors/roles needed. This call is primarily to build a pool of individuals interested in developing new musicals and new plays with music through this festival. Once the pieces have been selected, we will contact parties from this submission for further conversations or audition specific materials if necessary.

Pay: Stipend - $50