Auditions Slated for Musicals at Richter's Fairy Tale Theater

Musicals at Richter’s Fairy Tale Theater for Children Returns

Auditions for Young People Slated for Saturday, April 29

Danbury– Musicals at Richter (MAR) announces the return of its popular Fairy Tale Theater, a play series by and for young people, for a 22nd season this summer. Auditions for young people ages 7-15 are scheduled for Saturday, April 29 from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Richter Arts Center (Richter House), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, adjacent to the Richter Park Public Golf Course, just off I-84, Exit 2.

Performed by an ensemble of young area actors under the direction of veteran MAR performer and board member Rob Mayette, Fairy Tale Theater features hour-long, interactive adaptations of classic tales that include plenty of audience participation, a show-related craft activity, birthday recognitions and more.

Reflecting on previous Fairy Tale Theater shows, Mayette says, “The kids really give their all in the performances. They love exploring these stories and bringing the characters to life, but the best part for them is seeing how children in the audience respond and enthusiastically follow the action.”

Performances for the 2023 season are slated for Saturday mornings July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at WorkspaceCT in Bethel, where Fairy Tale Theater has performed in previous years. The show titles are currently being finalized.

Open auditions for the Fairy Tale Theater company for young performers ages 7-15 will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury. (Please park next door in the Richter Golf Course parking lot and walk up to the Richter House.)

All those auditioning are asked to pre-register for auditions by having their parent or guardian send an email to fairytaletheater@musicalsatrichter.org, indicating the young performer’s name and age and providing parent/guardian contact information. Any other questions should also be addressed to this email.

At the audition, performers will be asked to read with others from a script. No experience is needed and no singing is required for the Fairy Tale Theater ensemble. The director is looking for boys and girls with personality who are able to take direction and portray a character.

Please note that Musicals at Richter is a community-based theater and all roles in Fairy Tale Theater are unpaid.

For further information on Fairy Tale Theater and Musicals at Richter’s mainstage musical theater offerings, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org.