Thinking Outside
The Black Box
2025 ZEITGEIST Theater Season
AUDITIONS
GOD OF CARNAGE
Auditions/video deadline: May 31st
Callbacks May 31st
RENT
By Jonathan Larson
Directed by Jess Hughes & Mary Fox
July 31, August 1, 2, 3 & 6, 7, 8, 9 (All evening shows at 7:30pm – Matinee Sunday the 3rd at 2pm)
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, friends in Manhattan’s East Village struggle to build the lives of their dreams. Pennilessness, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, social tension, and political unrest, among other hardships, challenge the group physically and emotionally. Facing the problems head on, they make personal self-discoveries and find what really matters most in life.
LA RONDE
By Arthur Schnitzler
Adapted & Directed by Robert Lee
September 25, 26, 27, 28 & October 1, 2, 3, 4 (All evening shows at 7:30pm – Matinee Sunday the 28th at 2pm)
A provocative and fully contemporary re-imagining of Schnitzler’s notorious play Reigen, known as its French translation, La Ronde. Sexy, literate, emotional, and highly theatrical.
GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Justin Peck
November 13, 14, 15, 16 & 19, 20, 21, 22 (All evening shows at 7:30pm – Matinee Sunday the 16th at 2pm)
A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.
Tony Award winner (2009)
“[A] streamlined anatomy of the human animal…delivers the cathartic release of watching other people’s marriages go boom. A study in the tension between civilized surface and savage instinct, this play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.”
-The New York Times
“This season features bold, timely, and fearless plays—some familiar, some new, ranging from intimate to grand. Each production is crafted to spark emotion, inspire change, bring joy, and foster hope. Above all, we aim to create a genuine connection between our audiences and the writers, creators, actors, and builders behind these stories. Everyone deserves great storytelling, and you’re invited to be part of it. Here, everyone is welcome.”
Mary Fox
Producing Artistic Director
CAMPS, CLASSES, & KIDS!
TEEN IMPROV SUMMER CAMP
Ages 13-18
July 21 – 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn the art of “Yes, and…”, characterization, physical acting, the mechanics of improv performance, “playing the game”, being a generous scene partner, and much more!
In this week-long intensive, participants will learn and sharpen skills of improvisation in performance. Sharpening your improvisation skills can help you become more comfortable interacting in social settings, give you a valuable tool in becoming a stronger actor, and of course prepare you to be a comedic improviser. At the end of the week, participants will be featured in a public showcase on Zeitgeist’s Teatro stage.
THE TEMPEST IN THE WOODS
Ages 12-18
August 11-15 9:00pm-3:00pm at Zeitgeist,
August 18-22 5:30pm-9:00pm at Hartley with performances on Friday at 6:00pm, Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 6:00pm.
- Free to ISD 709 students ($399)
- 25 students maximum
- Performance at Hartley (weather permitting)
- Taught by Cheryl Skafte and Robert Lee
- With guest artists!
A cast of kids and local Duluth artists will tell the Shakespeare favorite for summer audiences in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience: in the woods. The first week will be spent on the Zeitgeist Teatro stage learning about the fundamentals of theater. Week 1 ends by casting the show through an audition process where every student in the camp will win a role in the show!
The second week we’ll be in full rehearsal mode and move to Hartley where we’ll spend the week rehearsing for our own production and three-day, weekend run of The Tempest. Students will learn audition techniques, intro to backstage and the booth, acting for beginners, Shakespeare workshops, intro to playwriting, building confidence and building characters, rehearsal process, and PERFORMANCE! Plus, a guaranteed role in our production of The Tempest: at Hartley Nature Center.
SPECIALTY LIVE SHOWS
BARREL OF LAUGHS
June 4 & 5
Barrel of Laughs is a festival of new hilarious short plays. The evening will consist of 6 new plays as well as standup comedy. Come celebrate new work!
DANCE TV
COMING OCTOBER 2025
Dance TV Studio’s live shows take you behind the scenes and into the lives of the cast and crew of the fictional hit television show, DANCE TV (think Solid Gold, Club MTV, Soul Train). When cameras are rolling, the characters perform over the top production numbers, reveal the countdown of the latest hits, and share all the hottest gossip… but when they break for commercial, the backstage comedy, chaos, and relationships all come out.
New script. New music. New dances.
A whole New adventure.
Event Space
Rent the Teatro for your performance, meeting, or event! Email events@zeitgeistarts.com for rates and booking info.
Join Our Team
Join the Zeitgeist team! We are hiring box office, kitchen, and front of house staff.
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