Musicals at Richter (MAR), the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, now in its 42nd season, will hold open auditions for its 2026 main stage and Fairy Tale Theater season March 26-29. With the exception of March 26, auditions will take place at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, CT. The March 26 audition (only) will take place at Just Dance School of Performing Arts, 120 Clapboard Ridge Road, in Danbury.

The main stage musical season includes “1776” (July 3-18) directed by David Halliwell, and Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s “Mary Poppins” (July 24-August 8) directed by Kate Kovacs. Diverse, multiethnic casts are sought for all shows.

For younger audiences, MAR’s popular Fairy Tale Theater series, now in its 25th year, offers theater performed for young people by young people. The hour-long interactive shows, adapted from classic children’s tales, are written and directed by MAR veteran Rob Mayette and performed by a youth ensemble, ages 8-15. Performances take place on the Richter grounds Saturday mornings July 11-August 1.

Open auditions for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers will be held:
-Thursday, March 26 for “Mary Poppins” ONLY at Just Dance School for the Performing Arts, 120 Clapboard Ridge Road, in Danbury. Teens and adults interested in dance ensemble or a lead role should attend this call, with dance/movement from 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. and vocal auditions from 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

-Friday, March 27 at Richter Arts Center: “1776” only, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

-Saturday, March 28 at Richter Arts Center: “1776” and “Mary Poppins”
“Mary Poppins” Teens (16+) and adults interested in dance ensemble or a lead role. 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for Dance/Movement and 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. for Vocal Auditions. Those interested in non-dancing ensemble roles in “Mary Poppins” will also be seen at this vocal audition.
“1776” 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

-Sunday, March 29 at Richter Arts Center: “1776” ONLY from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Separate auditions for young performers ages 8-15 will be held Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 9:30 a.m.). At this call, casting will be considered for young teens age 12 and up (especially those who tap) in “Mary Poppins”; the roles of Jane Banks (stage age 10-11) and Michael Banks (stage age 7-9) in “Mary Poppins”; and for roles in the Fairy Tale Theater troupe (ages 8-15).

Audition forms, show descriptions, cast breakdowns, performer guidelines, potential rehearsal schedules and further information can be found on the theater website, musicalsatrichter.org. All roles are open; please note positions are unpaid and housing is not available. For further information, visit the website, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org.