2010 SEASON AUDITIONS!
**Please note auditions are being held at The Melrose School, 120 Federal Hill Road,
in Brewster, NY. **
For directions, click here.
" A Chorus Line" 2009
Danbury’s Musicals at Richter Announces Auditions for 26th Season under the Stars March 18-21; Call for Performers and Other Volunteers
Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 26th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, will hold 2010 season auditions for high school, college and adult performers March 18-21 at The Melrose School, 120 Federal Hill Road, in Brewster, NY, just a few minutes from Richter Park. A separate children’s audition will be held for young performers ages 7-15 on Saturday, March 20, also at The Melrose School.
The main stage musical season features three outstanding shows from the American musical theater repertoire: Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s blockbuster rock ‘n’ roll hit “Grease” (June 17-July 3) directed by MAR veteran director Donald E. Birely of New York City; Al Dubin and Harry Warren’s song-and-dance tap spectacular "42nd Street" (July 7-24) directed by MAR veteran director/choreographer Jen Turey of Newtown's Dance Etc.; and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s hauntingly beautiful “Carousel” (July 29 – August 14) directed by Mr. Birely.
For younger audiences, the popular Fairy Tale Theater series features hour-long daytime shows directed and adapted by Elyse Jasensky of Danbury and performed by a youth ensemble.
As a kick-off and special thank you to the theater’s many alumni, Thursday, March 18 is designated for returning MAR performers (age 16 through adult) to audition by appointment only. Appointments for alumni night may be made by e-mailing mikelozier@earthlink.net or calling (860) 354-7335 evenings or weekends.
Open auditions for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers will be held Friday, March 19 from 7 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, March 20 from 2 – 6 p.m.; and Sunday March 21 from 1 – 5 p.m.
Those auditioning for main stage shows should prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad) that show their range, bring sheet music in their key, and be ready to sing only their best 16 measures if necessary. Those auditioning for principal roles in “42nd Street” are encouraged to sing from the show. An accompanist will be provided.
Auditionees should bring a picture and resume (stapled) if they have them, and be prepared to learn a short dance combination and read from the script if asked. All roles are open; please note that positions are unpaid and housing is not available. Show descriptions and cast breakdowns can be found under the CURRENT SEASON tab on the website, www.musicalsatrichter.org.
For “Grease,” Mr. Birely is also looking for several female ensemble members who are good with harmony to perform as a 50s-style girl group before each show. For “42nd Street,” Ms. Turey is seeking ensemble members who have strong tap or theater dance skills as well as ability to hold harmony. In addition to principal and ensemble roles, Musicals at Richter is seeking male and female performers with strong dance training or experience for featured choreography in all three shows.
Separate auditions for children and young performers ages 7- 15 are slated for Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. At that time, casting will be considered for featured and ensemble roles in “Carousel” and for the Fairy Tale Theater company. Young performers must attend this Saturday call if they wish to be considered.
For “Carousel,” young people will be taught a song from the show at the audition and will be seen in groups; auditionees may be asked to read from the script. Please note that the roles of the Snow children will be double cast. Those auditioning for Fairy Tale Theater do not have to sing, but should be prepared to read from the script.
In addition to performers, Musicals at Richter welcomes applications from experienced stage managers and seeks volunteers from the area for backstage duties such as set construction, properties, costume coordination, and running crew; and front-of-house operations such as house management, ushering, and concessions. Interested individuals are invited to call or e-mail the theater.
Now in its 26th season, Musicals at Richter is Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater. Performances are given on weekends at the Richter Arts Center (next to the Richter Park Golf Course), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury. Nestled in the hills of Western Connecticut, the Arts Center stage has served as the scenic backdrop for over 70 musicals produced by Musicals at Richter, as well as a professional springboard for hundreds of up-and-coming performers. Musicals at Richter is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. For further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org.
The youth ensemble of "Oklahoma!" 2007
2010 MAIN STAGE SHOWS
GREASE June 17-July 3
Music, Lyrics & Book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Donald E. Birely
42nd STREET July 8-24
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
Directed and Choreographed by Jen Turey
CAROUSEL July 29 - August 14
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play "Liliom" by Ferenc Molnar
Directed by Donald E. Birely
and for our younger audiences...
FAIRY TALE THEATER July 3-24
Featuring original hour-long adaptations of classic stories for children:
Jungle Book July 3
Little Red Riding Hood & The Shoemaker and the Elves July 10
The Velveteen Rabbit July 17
Beauty and the Beast July 24
Adapted and Directed by Elyse Jasensky
For further information: Call (203)748-6873 or E-mail: info@musicalsatrichter.org
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Preparing for an audition? Learn about the musical audition process with these helpful Audition Tips from MAR co-founder and veteran director Bradford Blake.
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