Project 02 · Queer historical comedy
The Drillmaster
The mostly true story of America’s gayest founding daddy: Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the polyamorous Prussian immigrant who transformed the Continental Army and then got edited out of the version most of us learned.
Caleb's role
Creator · Writer
Conceived by Jenny Zigrino and Caleb Zeringue, and written by Jenny Zigrino, Caleb Zeringue, and Jeffrey Jay. Caleb performs Alexander Hamilton. Developed through readings in San Francisco and Los Angeles, The Drillmaster has sold out The Elysian twice.
October 13, 2026 cast poster · Past developmental preview
The people behind the production
Cast & creative.
Creative & production
- Conceived by
- Jenny Zigrino & Caleb Zeringue
- Written by
- Jenny Zigrino, Caleb Zeringue & Jeffrey Jay
- Executive producer
- Kimmie Kim
- Executive producer services
- Hannah Elsy Productions
- Artwork
- Levi Hastings
October 2026 · The Elysian
Los Angeles reading · October 13, 2026
- The Baron
- Jenny Zigrino
- Alexander Hamilton
- Caleb Zeringue
- Pierre DuPonceau
- Jeffrey Jay
- William North
- Victoria Elena Nones
- Thomas Conway
- Guy Branum
- John Laurens
- Jeremy Crittenden
- The Narrator
- Chad Damiani
- Harbottle / Benjamin Franklin
- Emon Elboudwarej
- Increase / Woman
- Leslie Liao
- George Washington
- Catherine McCafferty
- Benjamin Walker
- Beth Stelling
May 2026 · The Elysian
Los Angeles reading · May 3, 2026
- The Baron
- Jenny Zigrino
- Alexander Hamilton
- Caleb Zeringue
- Pierre DuPonceau
- Jeffrey Jay
- William North
- Dylan Adler
- Benjamin Walker
- Cameron Esposito
- George Washington
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- The Narrator
- Adam Conover
- Harbottle / Benjamin Franklin
- Emon Elboudwarej
- Silas / Increase
- Kiran Deol
- Woman / Cabbage Jr
- Lady Bushra
- Thomas Conway
- Franchesca Ramsey
- John Laurens
- Jonny Stein
April 2026 · SF Eagle
San Francisco debut reading · April 1, 2026
- The Baron
- Jenny Zigrino
- Alexander Hamilton
- Caleb Zeringue
- John Laurens
- Jonny Stein
- George Washington
- Ashley Monique
- Thomas Conway
- Barb
- Cabbage Jr
- Adrian Ruvalcaba
- Walker / Stage directions
- Abraham Woo
- Also featuring
- Charlie Grey & Adam Strawbridge
Start here
Priority coverage.
The JokebookThe Jokebook · News
The Jokebook’s Comedy Update: October 11, 2026
The comedy newsletter spotlights The Drillmaster’s return to The Elysian in its October roundup.
Open coverageBroadwayWorldBroadwayWorld · News
THE DRILLMASTER to Return to Los Angeles at The Elysian
Coverage of the revised script, creative team, and October return to Los Angeles.
Open coverage
Bay Area ReporterBay Area Reporter · Interview
Drill Master sneak peek at the SF Eagle
A dedicated profile of Jenny and Caleb, with Caleb discussing queer history, the writing, and the show's ambitions.
Open coverageIn conversation
Interviews & audio.
Podcast · October 7, 2026 · Good Morning, Sodomites!
POUNDING FATHERS with Jenny Zigrino
Listen / watchPodcast · October 3, 2026 · Out Loud & Laughing
The Drillmaster with Caleb Zeringue, Jenny Zigrino & Jeffrey Jay
Listen / watch
Podcast · The Dork Forest with Jackie Kashian
Jenny Zigrino and Caleb Zeringue and theater inspired by History — EP 868
Listen / watch
Podcast · Comedy All-Stars Podcast with Rick Tittle
Jenny Zigrino and Caleb Zeringue
Listen / watch
Podcast · On the Mic with Tim Drake
Episode 237 — Caleb Zeringue
Listen / watchComplete coverage
The full dossier.
Freaks of HHNFreaks of HHN · Review
The Drillmaster Brings Revolutionary Camp to Life with Bold, Queer Comedy
Open
The Boston GlobeThe Boston Globe · Feature
Jenny Zigrino on why a drag King George III is a great way to comment on the current moment
Open
The ElysianThe Elysian · Listing
The Drillmaster — Los Angeles staged reading
OpenBroadwayWorldBroadwayWorld · Listing
The Drill Master at Elysian Theatre
OpenSan Francisco PatchSan Francisco Patch · Listing
The Drillmaster staged reading
OpenNext production
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