CINDERELLA AUDITIONS AUG 30 & 31 2026
Fairfield Center Stage (Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Artistic Director; Eli Newsom, Executive Producer) is holding OPEN AUDITIONS (in-person and video submissions) for its upcoming fall musical production of CINDERELLA on August 30th and 31st 2026. See below for audition specifics including times. The show will run November 13-29 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational in downtown Fairfield. Seeking a diverse cast of adult (16+) and child (ages 8+) singers, actors, and dancers of all /types to join our production. FCS is a community theater group, Non-Equity, no pay.
The staff for CINDERELLA includes Marcelle Morrisey (Director), Eli Newsom (Music Director), and Elissa Ranney (Choreographer). The production will run downtown Fairfield at performance venue Wakeman Hall (inside of First Church Congregational of Fairfield). Rehearsals are generally Mon-Thurs evenings (6-9:30pm, children typically released by 8pm until weeks closer to opening night when hours become extended), and Sundays 3-7pm. Actors will not be needed every day until we get closer to opening. Required sitzprobe rehearsal (sing through with the orchestra) will occur on Sat Nov 8 at noon. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun Nov 9-13. Rehearsals will begin on or around Mon Oct 3 @ 6:30pm.
When:
In-person open call auditions will occur on Sunday Aug 30 from 3-4pm for kids ages 6-15, and 4-7pm for adults (ages 16+), and Monday Aug 31 from 5:30-6:30pm (all ages ok). If you are unable to attend in-person auditions you may submit your initial audition virtually (see below for submission instructions). Appointments are highly recommended for in-person auditions. See below for the audition signup link. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, please cancel your audition appointment and submit an audition video.
Callbacks, if needed, for CINDERELLA will take place on Mon Aug 30th in the evening. Note that not all roles require a callback.
Where:
Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational,
148 Beach Rd in downtown Fairfield (free parking lot onsite)
What to prepare:
Please prepare a brief song (under one minute) in the style of the show (singing from the show is ok). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A capella singing is discouraged, and bluetooth/mobile devices with backing tracks will not be permitted.
After reserving an audition time slot, you will receive a link to fill out a digital audition form as well as submit a resume/headshot/recent photo.
Appointments: As a convenience and to shorten wait times, we offer a limited number of audition appointment time slots. RESERVE AN AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EAAAC2EA0FC1-64884453-fairfield
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.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 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 (contemporary musical theater (comedic song) or comedic christmas song - 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 FOR VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS: CLICK HERE:
https://forms.gle/P9DedLxyzdxPnAS7A
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 7pm on Saturday Aug 29 to info@fairfieldcenterstage.org with the subject line CINDERELLA 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 Sun Aug 30 by 9pm (callbacks will be the following evening).
Questions?
info@fairfieldcenterstage.org
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Fairfield Center Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more info about FCS visit www.FairfieldCenterStage.org
Character Descriptions:
A NOTE ON CASTING: We are committed to inclusive casting. Seeking actors, singers and dancers of all physical types, gender identities, racial identities, and physical abilities.
CINDERELLA
Ella
A young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. She dreams of escaping her
endless chores so she might one day see the world.
Gender: Female
Soprano
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Prince Topher
The Prince of the entire kingdom, but he needs a bit of guidance and inspiration to realize his full potential.
Gender: Male
Baritone
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Lord Pinkleton
Sebastian’s second-in- command and the herald for all important events.
Gender: Male
Tenor
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Sebastian
Topher’s Lord Chancellor. Although Sebastian wants to protect the Prince, he does so by improperly shielding the Prince completely from what is going on in the kingdom.
Gender: Male
Baritone
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Marie
Enters the story as a senile poor woman, but she magically transforms into her true form as Ella’s wise and compassionate Fairy Godmother.
Gender: Female
Soprano
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Jean-Michel
A poor revolutionary with many ideas about how to improve society. Jean- Michel is in love with Gabrielle.
Gender: Male
Baritone
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Madame
Ella’s stepmother, a vain and tyrannical woman only concerned with her wealth and her daughters’ happiness. Madame does not consider Ella, her stepdaughter, a true daughter.
Gender: Female
Mezzo Soprano
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Gabrielle
Begins the story as just another selfish stepsister but finds camaraderie in Ella when she reveals to Ella that she would give up her riches to be with Jean-Michel.
Gender: Female
Soprano
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Charlotte
Ella’s other stepsister, who treats Ella cruelly but, quite honestly, doesn’t know much better because she is so self-involved. Charlotte’s a bit of a clown and definitely the last one in on the joke.
Gender: Female
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: B3, Character belt to F5
Ensemble Vocal Ranges:
Sopranos: C4 – Ab5 (Bb5)
Altos: Bb3 – F5
Tenors: D3 – G4 (Bb4)
Basses: Db3 – F4