THE WEDDING SINGER AUDITIONS MAR 1 & 3 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 spring musical production of THE WEDDING SINGER on March 1 & 3 2026. See below for audition specifics including times. The show will run May 8-17 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational in downtown Fairfield. Seeking a diverse cast, primarily adults (primarily ages 16+, but also seeking a couple kids aged 11-13 for a few numbers) of singers, actors, and dancers of all /types to join our production. FCS is a community theater group, Non-Equity, no pay.
The staff for THE WEDDING SINGER includes Christy McIntosh-Newsom (Director), Ken Legum (Music Director), and Bonnie Gregson (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 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 May 2 at noon. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun May 3-7. Rehearsals will begin on or around Sun Mar 29 @ 3pm.
When:
In-person open call auditions will occur on Sunday Mar 1 from 3-5:30pm and Tuesday Mar 3 from 6-7pm. 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 THE WEDDING SINGER will take place on Tues Mar 3 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 (1980s pop song / 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/60B0B4EAAAC2EA0FC1-61787869-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
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 16), 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 3pm on Sunday Mar 1 to christy@fairfieldcenterstage.org with the subject line WEDDING SINGER 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 Mon Mar 2 by noon.
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.
THE WEDDING SINGER
Robbie Hart: The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly 'nice' guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Guitar skills a plus.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sammy: The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. A total guy's guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: C4
George: The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy's super guy attitude.
Gender: Fluid
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Julia Sullivan: Waitress. The pretty "girl next door" in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Holly: Julia's cousin. Sexually promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Glen Guglia: Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Rosie: Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain "hip" despite her age.
Gender: Female
Age: 60 to 80
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Linda: Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble: Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie); Wedding Guests; Stockbrokers; Impersonators
Please note that all roles for the Fairfield Center Stage season are non-Equity, no pay.