Music Theatre of Connecticut
Norwalk, CT

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, January 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

Auditions by appointment only. For questions or to book an appointment, contact Alex 203-454-3883 OR EMAIL [email protected].

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$565 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY.

This will be a diverse production and actors from underserved communities are encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester talent a plus.

IRISH is a celebration of Irish culture in a musical revue-ish structure. Singers/actors who can play one of the following instruments - piano, guitar, mandolin, accordion, or various percussion instruments (not drums); and also move well are encouraged to audition. Tap or Irish dance a plus but not required.

SEEKING:

Woman 1 - Ingenue or leading lady, 20s/30s, soprano/belt

Woman 2 - feisty character woman, 20s/30s, alto/belt

Man 1 - sprightly character comedian, 20s/30s, bari-tenor

Man 2 - Leading man, 20s/30s, baritone

Man 3 - Irish "Danny Boy" tenor, 20s/30s, strong but vulnerable

PREPARATION

Please prepare a traditional folk-ish song or choose one song posted on the MTC website at www.musictheatreofct.com/auditions . Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Music Theatre of Connecticut

509 Westport Ave

Norwalk, CT 06851

Free on-site parking, train station is a 5-minute UBER ride to/from theatre.

PERSONNEL

THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Frank McCourt

Kevin Connors, Director

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Kevin Connors, MTC Artistic Director

Jim Schilling Managing Director

Pianist TBD

OTHER DATES

THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY begins rehearsal on 2/17/26 at the Music Theatre of Connecticut.

Production opens Friday, 3/6/26 and runs Friday - Sunday for 3 weeks closing on 3/22/26.

OTHER

www.musictheatreofct.com

Music Theatre of Connecticut continues its 39th season with the musical celebration THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY. MTC is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT, and the company has won numerous "Best" awards both BroadwayWorld and Connecticut Critics' Circle Awards, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $565 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA