DANBURY - Musicals at Richter (MAR) will hold preliminary auditions for its 2000 summer season from 7 to 9 pm on Monday, December 27. The auditions, which are specifically for college students home on the semester break, will take place at CityCent

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Dec 20, 1999 12:00 am

DANBURY â Musicals at Richter (MAR) will hold preliminary auditions for its 2000 summer season from 7 to 9 pm on Monday, December 27. The auditions, which are specifically for college students home on the semester break, will take place at CityCenter Dance Factory (formerly Jackiâs Dance Factory), at 345 Main Street.

MARâs 2000 season includes Godspell, to be directed by Don Rickenback (June 15- July 1); Evita, being directed by George Vollano (July 6-22); and 42nd Street, directed by Richard Sanders (July 27-August 12).

Those auditioning should prepare two Broadway show tunes (uptempo and ballad), bring music in their key, and be ready to learn a short dance combination. An accompanist will be provided. Also bring a picture and resume if you have them.

Performers interested in 42nd Street will be asked to learn tap and ballet combinations at the audition.

All performers other than college students may attend the regular MAR season auditions in March.Â Dates will be announced in early 2000.

For further information, contact MAR Artistic Director George Vollano at 426-3025.

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DANBURY - Musicals at Richter (MAR) will hold preliminary auditions for its 2000 summer season from 7 to 9 pm on Monday, December 27. The auditions, which are specifically for college students home on the semester break, will take place at CityCent

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