Youth Employment in the Arts 2023

Youth Employment in the Arts 2023

Festival 56 has an exciting opportunity for high school students coming up this summer.  We will offer up to three high school students and this year’s graduates the opportunity to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional company with various...
Welcome to the Renaissance!

Welcome to the Renaissance!

The theme for our 2023 summer season is Welcome to The Renaissance! Just as the Renaissance was a historical period of transition to not only revitalize but even surpass the achievements of the past, this season is designed to usher in a new era of creativity and...
Calitri and Seib named new Artistic Directors of Festival 56

Calitri and Seib named new Artistic Directors of Festival 56

Festival 56 and its Board of Directors have announced that Jimmy Calitri and Tim Seib will become the company’s co-artistic directors effective immediately. They will succeed Tommy Iafrate who last June announced his July 2022 departure after five years in the role....
Home for the Holidays Lights

Home for the Holidays Lights

Festival 56 is proud to be part of the Home for the Holidays lights display at the Bureau County Fairgrounds with our tribute to “The Nutcracker”! Three more weekends to see the lights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday until Christmas Evening. Happy holidays to all our...