Second Round Of Auditions Planned For Musicals At Richter

DANBURY —Musicals at Richter, Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater now in its 23rd season, will hold an additional call for male performers ages 16 and up on Saturday, April 14, from 1 to 3 pm, at West Side Children’s Center, 34 Wooster Heights. Anyone who was seen during the general auditions March 30 and April 1 does not need to attend this call.

For Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s family favorite Fiddler on the Roof, director Donald Birely is seeking tenor men, between age 18-30, for the role of Perchik, the student revolutionary who’s in love with Hodel.

For Cy Coleman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s screwball comedy musical On the Twentieth Century, director Christopher Gladysz is seeking strong baritone actors (ages 35-50) with excellent comedic timing for the leading role of egomaniacal producer Oscar Jaffee. Four versatile men (age 16 and up) are also sought for featured singer/dancers roles in the ensemble.

For Rodgers and Hammerstein’s exuberant classic Oklahoma! Mr Birely is seeking baritone actors, ages 22-30 for Curly, the ranch hand who loves Laurey; tenor men (age 25-35) for Will Parker, Ado Annie’s suitor; and baritone men (age 25-40) for Jud Fry, the sullen loner obsessed with Laurey.

 All those auditioning should bring a picture and resume if available, prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad), and be ready to sing only their best 16 measures if necessary. An accompanist will be provided.

Those auditioning should be prepared to read from the script if asked. These positions are unpaid. Show descriptions and cast breakdowns can be found on the theater’s website at MusicalsAtRichter.org.

In addition to performers, Musicals at Richter welcomes volunteers from the area for backstage duties such as set construction, properties, costume coordination, and run-ning crew; and front-of-house operations such as house management, ushering, and concessions. Interested individuals are invited to call or e-mail the theater or indicate their interest at the auditions.

The 2007 Richter season will feature three Tony Award-winning musicals: Fiddler on the Roof, June 21 to July 7; On the Twentieth Century, July 12-28; and Oklahoma! August 2-18.

In addition, the daytime children’s play series Fairy Tale Theater will offer four hour-long shows for young people and Richter Rising Stars, a new program for performers age 21 and under, will debut at Richter Park and other area venues.

Musicals at Richter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For further information, visit the website, leave a message at 748-6873, or send e-mail to info@MusicalsAtRichter.org.