We welcome all to audition!

Audition FOR US!

Curtain Call Inc, Stamford, CT's longest-running and only non-profit producing theatre company, invites you to showcase your talent at our open auditions. As we enter our 35th season of shows, we're excited to welcome seasoned performers and newcomers to our stage.

Our audition process is designed to be accessible and welcoming. Here's what you need to know:

• Open auditions for various productions
• No appointment necessary
• Year-round performance opportunities
• Roles for diverse age groups and experience levels
• Chance to be part of award-winning theatre

Contact Curtain Call to learn about upcoming audition dates and requirements for specific productions.

General Audition Information

No appointments are needed. Just show up and you will be seen in the order you arrive. Of course, if you’re asked to stay to read and/or dance, you may be around a while. If auditioning for a musical, prepare a brief song in the style of the show and have sheet music in the proper key. The song should showcase the style and vocal range of the character for which you are auditioning. This should be something that you are very comfortable with, not something you just learned recently.

Also, bring proper footwear to dance in if needed. For non-musicals, you will be given pre-selected sides from the script. 

Upcoming Show Audition Dates

All audition dates are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page for future updates.

MY MOTHER AND THE MICHIGAN / OHIO WAR

Written by Paul Stroili
Director - Richard Mancini

Auditions:

Monday & Tuesday, March 2 & 3, 2026

7:00pm to 9:00pm each night

Rehearsals begin Monday, March 16 and will generally be held Monday thru Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm.

Performances will be held in The Dressing Room Theatre, May 1 thru 17. 
Evening performances at 7:30pm / Sundays at 2:00pm. Two Thursday evenings May 7 and 14 at 7:30pm.

NOTE: You must be available for a possible one-week extension thru May 23.

A new play! 
We are delighted to bring you the regional premiere of a brand-new comedy by from Paul Stroili, the author of this year’s hit, A Jukebox for the Algonquin! Tensions flare when a forced-to-downsize Michigan matriarch and her grown children clash over everything from tofu to Toledo to goal posts to Gordon Lightfoot. It’s a laugh-out-loud look at the battles we never outgrow, no matter how old we get.

Izzy’s history buff husband Freddy had a dream: a full-scale reenactment of The Michigan-Ohio War. But when a bizarre papier-mâché accident leaves Izzy a widow, she calls on her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to see Freddy’s vision realized. Historical becomes
hysterical in this comedy about family, football, and the fight for the Toledo strip. Contains adult language and subject matter.

Isabelle (Izzy) Campbell - Female, 64, Any ethnicity, but same ethnicity as Carey. Recently widowed, she’d refer to herself as a no-nonsense “broad” but her friend Mildred says that’s offensive.

Carey Campbell - Female, 30’s, Any ethnicity, but same ethnicity as Isabelle. Izzy’s tightly-wound daughter. Truly wants what’s best for her Mom. Always there to help, even if her help is discouraged or flat out refused.

Josh Campbell - Male, 30’s, Any ethnicity other than Izzy and Carey. Izzy’s adopted son. A former athlete with a touch of OCD. Loves his Mom and sister even though he rarely invites them to his house. Well, there was that one time, but they don’t like to talk about it.

TIME Prologue: Autumn of 2023
Remainder of Play: Spring of 2024

PLACE The kitchen/family room of a middle-class home in Suburban, Michigan. Other locations (Funeral Home, Festival) are played downstage in same space and defined by lighting, not set.

NOTES Izzy is the only character aware of the audience and only during her moments of direct address. Carey and Josh remain in the world of the play at all times and never acknowledge audience.

IMPROVISATION Sections where Izzy improvises with audience are written in italics. This text varies dependent on audience interaction, but primary points included should be made - especially in regard to the facts concerning the Michigan/Ohio War.

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GUYS AND DOLLS

Director - Lauren Nicole Sherwood
Music Director - Zach Kampler
Choreographer - Kelly Nayden

Auditions:

Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31, 2026

7:00pm to 10:00pm each night

Rehearsals begin Monday, April 13 and will generally be held Monday thru Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm.
There will likely be some Sunday afternoon / early evening rehearsals as well.

Performances will be held in The Kweskin Theatre, June 5 thru 27.
Evening performances at 7:30pm / Sundays at 2:00pm. Two Thursday evenings, June 11, 18 & 25 at 7:30pm.

NOTE: Rather than potentially extend into the July 4th weekend, if demand is strong, we may consider adding a Saturday matinee or two.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Callbacks

We often don’t need to see people at a callback. Sometimes we see all we need to at the initial auditions. Not being called back does not mean you are not being considered for the production.

Casting

We do our best to be respectful to all who audition by reaching out to those who have not been cast. We always ask those cast to keep that information to themselves until we have reached everyone who was not cast. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and our best efforts at sparing hard feelings are thwarted.

Generally, our rehearsals run Monday through Thursday evenings from 7: to 10:00 PM. Some Saturday mornings will be scheduled for set-building, etc.

Sunday afternoons are often added later in the process.

Safe Space

As part of our ongoing efforts at providing a safe, nurturing environment at Curtain Call, and after several years of doing one-by-one (with 300+ participants annually) online searches for any issues with all employees, volunteer actors, crew, etc., we are moving to an online source (Spot Screening) that streamlines the process for us. They can handle this process in a more timely and complete manner.

There have been no incidents here at Curtain Call. We are just being ever-conscious of issues around us in the world. Those of you who follow the OnStage Blog know that this has been an issue of concern. Read Chris Peterson’s most recent column on the matter. 

This is required for participation (cast and crew members, directors, musicians, etc.) at Curtain Call. 

As part of this process, you will be required to provide electronic consent for this background check. Your consent will include authorizing Spot Screening to email a copy of the completed background check to us. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The PDF reports that are issued to us for file purposes will have your SS number redacted.

If you would like, begin your background check now, click here. There is no cost to you for this. When entering the information for your background check, please enter your name as it appears on your Social Security card.