Auditions: Musicals at Richter's "Stars Out for Richter" Cabaret

Stars Out for Richter” Cabaret Evening Close Out Musicals at Richter’s 37th Season:
Danbury’s Musicals at Richter Seeks Local Talent for August 13 Community Cabaret Evening
Video Submissions Accepted through July 25

Danbury, CT - Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 37th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, announces auditions for its upcoming “Stars Out for Richter: A Community Cabaret of Talent.” The one-night performance will take place live outdoors under the stars on Friday, August 13 at 8 PM (rain date Saturday, August 14) on the grounds of the Richter House Arts Center (next to the Richter Park Golf Course), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury.

The community cabaret will close MAR’s modified season with an engaging evening of in-person performances and music to celebrate the organization’s return to live theater and raise money to complete repairs and renovations to the stage for next year.

Speaking about the cabaret, Acting MAR Artistic Director Joyce Northrop of Danbury said: “After 16 months without live performances, everyone needs the welcome boost that live theater provides. We’re excited to open the Richter House lawn to audiences so they can enjoy that long-awaited magic under the stars once again. Following the excitement of ‘Godspell,’ we thought a special community cabaret evening was the perfect way to close out the season!”

“We’re mixing it up a bit for this cabaret,” explained MAR President Caitlin Mandracchia of Sherman. “We’re expanding our talent search beyond traditional theater music to include performances of all sorts, from song and dance to magic and comedy - whatever folks would like to share with the community!”

Auditions for all performers interested in the opening cabaret will be conducted through video submissions, to be received no later than July 25. For this cabaret, Musicals at Richter is seeking performers 12 and older. Those auditioning should submit a song or perform a talent they would like to do for the cabaret. Music can be show tunes or other songs (preferably no a cappella solos; please use live or recorded accompaniment).

Other talents can be instrumental music, a cappella group singing, bands, acting scenes, comedy, impersonations, dance, magic, circus skills and the like. As Cabaret Chair Denise Fontenelli of Danbury says, “Show us what you’ve got - it’s time to get back to show business! Just keep it family-friendly!”

Performers of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Videos (no larger than 25 MB) or links to videos should be submitted to marcabaret2021@gmail.com by Sunday, July 25. In the body of your email, please provide your name and contact information. All those auditioning should be available for both Friday, August 13 and the rain date on Saturday, August 14. Performers who are selected will be notified by Sunday, August 1. These positions are unpaid.

Please note that a backline (amps, drums, keyboard, etc.) will be provided for the actual performance and two rehearsals will be scheduled the week of the show. For the safety of the cast, crew, and creative team, MAR will ask all those cast in the cabaret to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Prior to the “Stars Out for Richter” cabaret, the main stage will light up with Stephen Schwartz’s iconic and ebullient Broadway musical “Godspell” (July 23-August 7), directed and choreographed by MAR Founding Artistic Director Bradford Blake of Danbury, with music direction by Peter Randazzo of Trumbull.

“All of us at Musicals at Richter are excited to return to the park with this unique season under the stars,” said MAR Executive Director Robert Bria of Redding. “Our top priority is ensuring enjoyment and safety for the entire community, both onstage and off.” Added Northrop, “We look forward to welcoming you back!”

For more information on Musicals at Richter, visit the theater website, musicalsatrichter.org (where you can also purchase tickets), email info@musicalsatrichter.org or leave a message at 203-748-6873.