Fairfield Center Stage (Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Artistic Director; Eli Newsom, Executive Producer) is holding open SEASON GENERAL AUDITIONS* for their upcoming 2026/27 season on Sunday June 14th from 3-6:30pm and Monday June 15th from 5:30-9pm at St. Paul’s Episopal Church, 661 Old Post Rd in Fairfield. Seeking actors and singers of all ages, types, ethnicities, etc. Non-equity, no pay. See below for show titles and production dates.
These season generals are a great way to be considered for all of the productions via one audition.
*This audition will also serve as the official OPEN CALL AUDITION for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and our FCS Rocks and New Works events, as we are actively casting those productions. If you would like to be considered for any of these shows, this is the audition to attend! Each remaining Main Stage production, including Cinderella, Sweeney Todd, and School of Rock, however, will have its own open call auditions specific to that show, closer to each production date.
SOME FAQ:
These auditions are the only opportunity to audition for Fiddler on the Roof and any special events, including concerts, FCS Rocks "Jagged Little Pill" and the Playathon.
There will be open auditions for Cinderella, Sweeney Todd, and School of Rock later in the season. Auditions for A Christmas Carol will take place only if needed.
If you audition at these season general auditions and a director wants to invite you to callbacks for Cinderella, Sweeney Todd, or School of Rock you will receive an email in 2-3 weeks following these season general auditions, and then receive callback material later in the season (typically a few weeks before callbacks for that specific show). Those individual show audition dates have not been set, but here are the likely slots: Cinderella will audition in August, Sweeney Todd in January, and School of Rock in Feb or March.
Main Stage shows generally rehearse Mon-Thurs 6-9 or 6:30-9:30pm with kids being released by 8:30pm, and Sundays 2-6pm or sometimes 3-7pm. Tech week we run longer hours. These dates/times are subject to change per artistic staff availability. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal. Child actors should be expected to stay later for tech/performance week and the week leading up to that.
2026/27 season to include:
Production dates: Fiddler on the Roof (Oct 2-11 @ City Wide Church (formerly Rodeph Sholom Synagogue), rehearsals begin approx. Aug 23, Dir: Joel Fenster; Chor: Lindsay Johnson; MD: Clay Zambo), The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience (most likely Oct 30 @ venue tbd, rehearses various dates in Oct; Dir: Brian Bish), Annual Benefit Concert (Nov 7 @ Wakeman Hall, a few rehearsals late-Sep to early Nov; Dir: Christy McIntosh-Newsom), Cinderella (Nov 13-29 @ Wakeman Hall, first reh approx Sat Oct 3; Dir: Marcelle Morrisey, Chor: tbd, MD: Eli Newsom), A Christmas Carol Experience (Dec 10-20 @ Burr Mansion; Dir: Kevin Pelkey), FCS ROCKS: Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill (rock album in concert, Feb 21, 2027 @ venue tbd), Sweeney Todd (one weekend run Mar 18-21, first reh approx Mon Feb 15, Dir: Brian Crook, MD:), and School of Rock ((Apr/May exact dates tbd), Dir: Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Chor: Kelsey Kaminski, MD: Ken Legum, venue tbd).
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN of ROLES: HERE
Featured/lead adult (for casting purposes adults are considered ages 16+) role opportunities this upcoming season include: Fiddler on the Roof (adult auditions will take place on June 14 from 4:30-6:30pm and June 15 from 6:30-9pm. Callbacks for Fiddler on the Roof will occur on Tuesday June 16 @ 6:30pm (not all roles require a callback), Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience (Oct 2026), 2026 Benefit Concert (Nov 7), Cinderella (Nov 13-29 2026), A Christmas Carol Experience (Dec 10-20 2026), Sweeney Todd (March 18-21 2027) and School of Rock (Apr/May exact dates tbd).
KIDS (ages 7-15) AUDITIONS: A few featured and lead roles in our season are to be played by children (we consider this to be ages 7-15 for these purposes). Kid auditions will take place during the first portion of both audition days: June 14 from 3-4:30pm and June 15 from 5:30-6:30pm. Featured/lead children' s role opportunities this upcoming season include Fiddler on the Roof (Oct 2-11), Cinderella (Nov 13-29), A Christmas Carol Experience (Dec 10-20), the role of Tobias in Sweeney Todd, and School of Rock (Apr/May exact dates tbd).. Please read our character breakdown document for information about available roles
When:
Sunday June 14 from 3-6:30pm open call sign-up begins at 2:30pm, sign-up ends at 5:30pm. (Children ages 7-15 may sign up for audition timeslots 3-4:30pm only)
Monday June 15 from 5:30-9pm open call sign-up begins at 5pm, sign-up ends at 7pm. (Children ages 7-15 may sign up for audition time slot 5:30-6:30pm only)
Actors will be seen in order of arrival, with the exception of the actors who have secured appointments.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: FOR ACTORS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR Fiddler on the Roof only -- If you are unable to attend in-person auditions you may digitally submit your initial audition (see below for submission instructions). Video submissions are only accepted for Fiddler on the Roof at this time, as we are actively casting that production. Future productions may or may not have a video audition option.
Where:
Auditions will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 661 Old Post Rd in Fairfield (free parking lot).
What to prepare:
All actors should bring a current headshot (or recent photo) and 1 page acting resume or list of theater/performing experience.
For those who would like to be considered for just the musicals (Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, Sweeney Todd, School of Rock, Choir in A Christmas Carol Experience, Benefit Concert, FCS Rocks concert): Please prepare a selection/short song (around 1 min.) from a musical or pop song in the style of the show (singing from any of the shows is ok). Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. A capella singing is highly discouraged, please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. If you would like to be considered for multiple shows you may prepare two songs (note: due to time constraints you may only be asked for one so start with your favorite).
For those who would like to be considered for just the plays (A Christmas Carol Experience, New Works (ie Playathon) and special events TBA): Please prepare one short monologue that best shows you/your acting range--keep in mind that these generals are a way for us to get to know you as an actor.
For those who would like to be considered for both the musicals and plays:
Prepare both a short monologue and a song in the style of the show(s) for which you are interested in being considered. See details above.
Appointments: For convenience we are offering limited appointment time slots. Appointments are not necessary, however they are recommended.
(1) To access the audition sign-up form, visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EAAAC2EA0FC1-64169574-202627
then (2) submit an AUDITION FORM (if auditioning in-person or via video):
https://forms.gle/7b2VoTbAsMAm7WjXA
then (3) if auditioning for Fiddler on the Roof, since we are actively casting this show, please CLICK HERE to submit known conflicts:
https://forms.gle/ydCU5H8E19VJZYq2A
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Please make a note of your appointment time and date as you may not receive a reminder. Audition slots are limited, first-come, first-served. Actors without appointments will be seen as time allows between appointment slots. Those without appointments should allow for 1-2 hours of wait time.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (for anyone unable to attend June 14 or 15 and would like to specifically be considered for Fiddler on the Roof): If you are submitting your audition virtually, please submit (1) a video of you singing (guidelines follow) and (2) the audition form (link below). Video: sing an approximate one-minute section of a song in the style of the show (traditional musical theater -- singing from the show is ok). Please use an accompaniment track (i.e. karaoke track, piano track, other instrumental track, guitar, etc). Some backing tracks can be found on YouTube. Please no a capella singing, as the production team needs to hear singing with accompaniment.
AUDITION FORM (in-person or virtual) CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/7b2VoTbAsMAm7WjXA
For virtual auditions, please film in landscape mode in a well-lit room. We want to see you! Start by telling us your name, age (if under 18), and a 1-2 sentence intro about yourself.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO:
Email your audition via a private or unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link by no later than 6pm on Mon June 15 to christy@fairfieldcenterstage.org with the subject line FIDDLER AUDITION. Please no email attachments - send a link to a hosted, playable video. Videos that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. If we need to see you at callbacks, you will be notified by noon on Tues June 16 (callbacks will be that evening of Tues June 16; not all roles require a callback).
Casting notes:
Please note that all roles for the Fairfield Center Stage season are non-Equity, no pay.
Questions?
christy@fairfieldcenterstage.org
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