Ivoryton Playhouse 2026 Season - Centerbrook, CT EPA
Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc. | Ivoryton, CT
Friday, January 9, 2026
Centerbrook Meeting House
51 Main Street
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Centerbrook, CT 06409
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Jacqueline Hubbard - Executive Director / Director (I’m Connecticut, A Piece of My Heart)
Ben Hope - Executive Producer / Director (Playhouse Holiday Jamboree #2)
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Schedule an appointment. Audition slots are first-come, first-served. If no slots are available, we will attempt to see alternates in the last 10 minutes of every hour.
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
SPT: $761 weekly minimum (SPT 8). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity actors for roles in Ivoryton Playhouse's 2026 Season (see breakdown). 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.
Prepare a brief selection of a song in the style of one of our summer musicals. Instrumentalists, please be prepared to accompany yourself on your instrument if requested. If auditioning for nonmusical shows, prepare a brief monologue. Please bring a headshot and a resume stapled together.
Directed by: Jacqueline Hubbard
Rehearsal: April 21 – May 6, 2026
Performances: May 7 – May 31, 2026
Synopsis: A heartfelt, humorous celebration of what makes Connecticut ‘special’. I’m Connecticut is a hilarious, silly jaunt through one man’s difficulties finding love. Ensemble-driven and fast-paced, the show is a whirlwind of goofy characters and comedic situations, with a heartfelt truth at its center.
Ensemble piece.
Ensemble (Any Gender, Any Ethnicity, All Ages) — Some actors portray multiple characters across scenes, including locals, eccentrics, past blind dates, and others. Strong comedic skills and versatility are essential.
Directed by: Todd Underwood
Rehearsal: April 21 – May 6, 2026
Performances: May 7 – May 31, 2026
Synopsis: Set in a Philadelphia jazz club in 1959, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill offers an intimate portrait of Billie Holiday near the end of her life. Through music, memories, and raw honesty, Billie reflects on her career, her loves, her losses, and the demons that shaped her artistry. A powerful, emotionally demanding piece centered on one iconic performer.
Billie Holiday (Female, Black, 30s–40s) — A legendary jazz singer—brilliant, wounded, defiant, and vulnerable. Strong vocal skills in the jazz/blues style required.
Jimmy Powers (Male, Any Ethnicity, 30s–50s) — Band leader, pianist, and Billie’s closest confidant. Serves as Billie’s anchor, foil, and caretaker at different moments. Singing not required. Plays piano at an expert level.
Directed by: Kenn McLaughlin
Rehearsal: June 9 – June 24, 2026
Performances: June 25 – July 26, 2026
Synopsis: The founding of a nation—debated, argued, sung, and fought over. 1776 dramatizes the political struggle behind the Declaration of Independence, revealing the humor, ego, compromise, and courage of America’s founders. Patriotic without being precious, the musical balances sharp wit with soaring score and historical stakes.
John Adams — Delegate from Massachusetts. Dutiful husband, opinionated, passionate, and a bit boisterous. Gender: Male, Age: 35–50. Vocal range top: F#4, bottom: C3.
Stephen Hopkins — Delegate from Rhode Island. Older delegate with a playful, rough edge. Gender: Male, Age: 65–75. Vocal range top: Eb4, bottom: C3.
Roger Sherman — Delegate from Connecticut. A simple, balding cobbler with hyperactivity. Gender: Male, Age: 55. Vocal range top: Bb4, bottom: C3.
Robert Livingston — Delegate from New York. Recently a father, humble and gracious. Gender: Male, Age: 30. Vocal range top: F4, bottom: Bb2.
Benjamin Franklin — Delegate from Pennsylvania. Intelligent, well-traveled, cunning, jolly. Gender: Male, Age: 60–70. Vocal range top: Eb4, bottom: Ab2.
John Dickinson — Delegate from Pennsylvania. Thin, sharp-tongued, somewhat detestable. Gender: Male, Age: 44. Vocal range top: E4, bottom: A2.
Col. Thomas McKean — Delegate from Delaware. Florid, likable, with a charming Scottish brogue. Gender: Male, Age: 42. Vocal range top: Eb4, bottom: C3.
Richard Henry Lee — Delegate from Virginia. Willowy aristocrat, flamboyant. Gender: Male, Age: 45. Vocal range top: G4, bottom: C3.
Thomas Jefferson — Delegate from Virginia. Mild-mannered, well-read, in love with his wife. Gender: Male, Age: 33. Vocal range top: G4, bottom: C3.
Edward Rutledge — Delegate from South Carolina. Youngest member, haunting and somewhat ominous. Gender: Male, Age: 26. Vocal range top: A4, bottom: C3.
Abigail Adams — Loving, intelligent wife to John Adams. Gender: Female, Age: 32. Vocal range top: F5, bottom: Db4.
Martha Jefferson — Thomas Jefferson's wife. Joyful, striking, playful. Gender: Female, Age: 27. Vocal range top: D5, bottom: Bb3.
Courier — Message runner between General Washington's army and the Continental Congress. Young, has witnessed hardships of war. Gender: Male, Age: 18–25. Vocal range top: Db4, bottom: C3.
Supporting Delegates and Ensemble — Numerous featured roles with solos and strong ensemble work. Any gender, any age, any vocal range.
Directed by: Todd Underwood
Rehearsal: July 21 – August 5, 2026
Performances: August 6 – September 6, 2026
Synopsis: In the days following September 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland—nearly doubling its population overnight. Come From Away tells the true story of strangers who became family through generosity, humor, and shared humanity. Fast-paced, ensemble-driven, and deeply moving.
Claude & others — The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie. Gender: Male, Age: 40–60. Vocal range top: G4.
Bonnie & others — Head of the Gander area SPCA, a no-nonsense mother of three. Doubles as Martha. Gender: Female, Age: 30–40. Vocal range top: B4.
Beulah & others — Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son. Doubles as Delores. Gender: Female, Age: 40–60.
Oz & others — Quirky constable in Gander’s two-person police force. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist. Gender: Male, Age: 30–50. Vocal range top: G4.
Janice & others — Eager new local TV reporter thrown into the deep end. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant. Gender: Female, Age: 20–30. Vocal range top: E5.
Beverley & others — The first female captain for American Airlines, Beverly Bass. Doubles as Annette and Reporter. Gender: Female, Age: 50–60. Vocal range top: C#5.
Diane & others — A traditional divorcee from Texas who rediscovers herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda. Gender: Female, Age: 50–60. Vocal range top: C#5, bottom: A3.
Nick & others — English oil engineer whose life is turned upside down. Doubles as Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson. Gender: Male, Age: 50–60. Vocal range top: E4.
Kevin T & others — Head of an environmental energy company. Doubles as Garth and President Bush. Gender: Male, Age: 30–50. Vocal range top: G4.
Kevin J & others — Kevin's boyfriend and secretary, sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as Dwight and Ali. Gender: Male, Age: 30–50.
Bob & others — Hardened New Yorker who softens over his experience. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol. Gender: Male, Age: 20–40.
Hannah & others — Mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey. Gender: Female, Age: 40–60. Vocal range top: E5.
Directed by: Jacqueline Hubbard
Rehearsal: September 15 – September 30, 2026
Performances: October 1 – October 25, 2026
Synopsis: Set during the Vietnam War, A Piece of My Heart follows six women who serve overseas as nurses, USO performers, and volunteers; each grappling with courage, fear, friendship, and the lasting cost of war. A powerful, female-driven drama that honors service while confronting trauma and resilience.
Whitney — A Vassar grad, initially prim, seeking adventure beyond teaching.
Martha — Strong, disciplined army brat, learns Vietnam is harder than expected.
LeeAnn — Half-Chinese, tough, urban, deals with racism and identity issues.
Sissy — Sweet, naive, from Pennsylvania, wants adventure.
Steele — Highly capable African-American nurse, often treated as an outsider.
MaryJo — Bubbly Texas country singer, uses guitar and humor but carries deep sadness.
Man (Multiple Roles) (Male, 20s–40s) — Soldiers, officers, doctors, civilians. Actor will play several characters.
Directed by: Ben Hope
Rehearsal: November 3 – November 18, 2026
Performances: November 19 – December 20, 2026
Synopsis: A warm, joyful, music-forward holiday celebration created especially for Ivoryton Playhouse. Blending classic carols, contemporary favorites, storytelling, humor, and heart, Playhouse Holiday Jamboree invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and sing their way into the season. Think vintage radio show energy meets modern holiday spirit.
Host / Performer (Any Gender, 30s–50s) — Charismatic, musical, strong connection with audience. Guitar or other instrument a plus.
Ensemble Performers / Musicians (Any Gender, Adults) — Singers, storytellers, and instrumentalists who create a festive, communal experience. Strong musicianship and harmony skills are required.
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