Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
2026 Cabaret Fellows Program

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is accepting applications for its 2026 Cabaret Fellows program, which invites vocalists to the Connecticut institution for 10 days of classes and coachings. Applications will be accepted through March 12 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

This year’s program will be held July 22–August 1, with tuition at $3,500. Selected vocalists will receive six daily hours of classes, performance opportunities, tickets to evening mainstage shows, housing, and meals for the duration of the program. Applicants can also apply for needs-based scholarships via the application form.

Classes will cover stage presence, song selection, ear training, mic technique, harmony, group dynamics, and more, with a faculty list that is set to include Natalie Douglas, Lennie Watts, Tracy Stark, Jon Weber, Nicolas Perez, Charles Busch, Phillip Officer, Bonnie Milligan, Betty Buckley, Barb Jungr, Thomas Z. Shepard, and Michael R. Jackson.

The program is helmed by Grammy and Emmy Award winner John McDaniel.

Complete details HERE

Application is HERE