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SURGING FILMS & THEATRICS
DIGITAL CONTENT. ENGAGING THEATRE. LIVE EVENTS. ALL YEAR.
Summer Musical Theater Intensive
June 15th-June 30th, 2026
at Theater Wit in Chicago
Auditions:
*Please note everyone who signs up will be in the show. Auditions are for role placement*
Sunday May 31st 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm
at The Edge Theater
Rehearsals:
June 15th-19th and June 22nd-26th
at Theater Wit
Performances:
Saturday June 27th 2pm
Sunday June 28th 1pm
Monday June 29th 7:30pm
Tuesday June 30th 7:30pm
at Theater Wit
Registration is now open for our 2026 high school & college summer intensive program featuring a production of Spring Awakening. Students will participate in a 2 week intensive, culminating in 4 performances at Theater Wit.
AGE: For high school & college performers age 16-23 (due to mature content, under 18 will need signed parent waiver)
PRICE: *Early Bird Special* Session Price - $425 (reg. price $600) plus tax & fees
Additional Headshot Session - $175 plus tax & fees
CONTENT: All intimacy and mature content will be handled more artistically/figuratively and less physically.
WHY SIGN UP?: SF&T, one of the top non-equity theatre companies in Chicago, will take you through the rigorous process of producing a production from scratch to stage. Highlights include next level skill development, guidance and training from our exceptional staff, a great resume builder.
Spots are limited. Session fee is non-refundable. Everyone who auditions will make the intensive! We will contact you within 24 hours of purchase with our audition packet/waiver and to answer any questions you may have!
Production Team
Billy Surges - Director
Owner of SF&T
Director of 50+ Chicagoland Productions
Recently Nominated for Non-Equity Jeff Awards
Coaches Sports and Theater at Local High Schools
Fun Fact: Was Zac Efron's Stunt Double (not in HSM sadly)
Emma Widlowski - Choreographer
Performer for the past decade in non-equity Chicago musicals
Choreographer for various teen productions
Fun Fact: Recently played Elle Woods in SF&T's production of Legally Blonde
Daven Taba - Music Director
Sings professionally in Choirs across North Shore
Music Director for multiple Jeff nominated musicals in Chicago
Performer & M.D. with Surging since 2017
Fun Fact: Is a dad! Of 2!
Additional Team Members:
Joey Calumet - Music Direction & Sound
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