Spring 2026 Theatre Classes

Audition

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 the day before.

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.

Misery: September 2-3, 2025

Open auditions for our fall production of Misery – directed by Kevin McNair – will be held September 2 and 3, 2025 from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 PM at our Sterling Farms Campus (exact building TBA).

Rehearsals will generally be held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 10:00 PM beginning September 15, 2025. Performances in The Dressing Room Theatre will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM from October 30 through November 16, 2025.

Synopsis

When romance novelist Paul Sheldon is injured and stranded by a car accident, his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes, comes to his rescue. What begins as heroism, however, soon turns into terror, as Paul finds himself held captive by the unhinged Annie, who forces him to write a new novel featuring her favorite character.

Based on the novel by master of horror Stephen King and adapted for the stage by William Goldman, author of The Princess Bride, Misery gives a new meaning to the idea of writing like your life depends on it.

Characters

• Annie Wilkes – female presenting, 35-60. Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. Manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade.
• Paul Sheldon – male presenting, 45+. He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty.
• Buster – male presenting, 30-60. The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul.

Audition sides to be posted soon.

Page updated 8.26.25

White Christmas:
Auditions September 15 & 16, 7pm to 10pm

DIRECTOR - George H. Croom   MUSIC DIRECTOR - Clay Zambo   CHOREOGRAPHER - Jennifer Jonas Cahill

Rehearsals begin September 29  - Performances November 21 thru December 13.
Casting 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. 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.