DANBURY — Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 35th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, will hold 2019 season open auditions for high school (15 and up), college, and adult performers through Saturday, April 27 at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury.

The main stage musical season features popular recent shows from the Broadway repertoire including Monty Python’s Spamalot, June 28-July 13, to be directed and choreographed by accomplished MAR alumna Shannon-Courtney Denihan; and the humorous and heartwarming Shrek, July 26-August 10, directed by Broadway and national tour performer Lindsay O’Neil and choreographed by seasoned MAR alum Lindsay Miller.

MAR vets Claire Simard and Tracey Marble will team up to musical direct Spamalot, and well-known maestro Dan Koch is returning to musical direct Shrek.

Open auditions for high school (15 and up), college, and adult performers are at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury.

Auditions opened Wednesday, April 24, and continue to Friday, April 26, 7 to 10 pm; and Saturday, April 27, 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Those auditioning are asked to park next door, in the Richter Golf Course parking lot. Doors open 30 minutes before auditions begin.

Those auditioning for the two main stage shows should prepare two contrasting songs from the traditional and contemporary musical theater repertoire that show their range; bring sheet music in their key; and be ready to sing only their best 16 measures if necessary. An accompanist will be provided.

Auditionees should also bring a picture and resume (stapled) if they have them; they should also be prepared to learn a short dance combination and read from the script if asked.

All ethnicities are encouraged to attend, and all roles are open.

Positions are unpaid, and housing is not available. Show descriptions and casting breakdowns are online at [naviga:u]musicalsatrichter.org[/naviga:u].

For those unable to attend any of the auditions but interested in participating in the summer productions, e-mail should be sent to [naviga:u]info@musicalsatrichter.org[/naviga:u].

Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.

Fairy Tale Theater

For younger audiences, MAR’s Fairy Tale Theater series, now in its 21st year, offers a theater experience for young people by young people.

The hour-long interactive shows, adapted from classic children’s tales, are directed by children’s theater professional Missy Slaymaker-Hanlon of Ridgefield Theater Barn and performed by a youth ensemble.

Performances are planned for Saturday mornings, July 6-27, at Workspace Education in Bethel.

Separate auditions for young performers ages 7-15 will be held Saturday, April 27, from 10 am to 1 pm.

At that time, casting will be considered for youth roles in Shrek and in the Fairy Tale Theater troupe.

For Fairy Tale Theater, Ms Slaymaker-Hanlon is looking for boys and girls with personality (no experience is needed and no singing is required for Fairy Tale Theater ensemble). Children must attend this Saturday call if they wish to be considered for Shrek or Fairy Tale Theater casting.

Volunteers Sought

In addition to performers, Musicals at Richter is seeking area volunteers for backstage duties such as set construction, properties, costume coordination, and running crew, along with front-of-house operations such as house management, ushering, and concessions.

Visit the theater website for job descriptions. Interested individuals are invited to e-mail the theater at [naviga:u]info@musicalsatrichter.org[/naviga:u].

Several positions (such as stage managers) may offer a stipend or possible internships for credit.