Windham Theatre Guild

Windham Theatre Guild "Celebrating 40 years of music, magic, and memories" These productions are held at the Burton Leavitt Theatre.

The Windham Theatre Guild is a non-profit organization that has been producing quality community theatre since 1985. Hundreds of community volunteers join us each year as we strive to offer live theatrical and musical productions and education in the performing arts that promote the growth, quality and general welfare of the Arts in Eastern and Central Connecticut. Each year, the Guild produces si

x Main Stage productions ranging from comedies to dramadies, to murder mysteries to musicals. The WTG has also produced Shakespeare, drama and plays by local playwrights in second stage productions. In addition to theatrical performances the Guild offers Broadway chorus concerts, youth chorus concerts, performances by local musicians and bus trips to Broadway. The Windham Theatre Guild currently draws an average attendance of 5,000 people at over sixty performances a year. The organization continues to grow and expand its program each year, offering a variety of opportunities for members of the community to learn about and experience many aspects of the theatre. The WTG depends on the community for all of its participants. All auditions are completely open and the Guild is constantly looking for volunteers to help in all areas of its productions.

What if you had the chance to perform in a world premiere? Would you take it? What if you only had, like, seven hours to...
06/18/2026

What if you had the chance to perform in a world premiere? Would you take it? What if you only had, like, seven hours to learn your lines and blocking? And there was a chance that when you run dress rehearsal, the producers might suddenly tell you that you also need to speak with an accent that you HAVEN’T been using all day… Yeah, that would be wild. But these actors are just crazy enough to take that risk. (Don’t worry, accents probably won’t happen again this weekend, but it’s never not on the table…)

Meteor Night 7: The Seven Year Itch is a one night only event. You don't want to miss it. Tickets available online or at the door. ☄️

*Mature themes and language likely*

The Windham Theatre Guild is excited to announce this incredible cast of 'James and the Giant Peach' coming to you this ...
06/18/2026

The Windham Theatre Guild is excited to announce this incredible cast of 'James and the Giant Peach' coming to you this October!!

Thank you to all of the talented performers who came out to audition, you did not make casting this show an easy process.

Make sure to grab tickets to this fun musical before they sell out (and they'll sell out quick 😉)

Have you ever tried wrangling kittens? Kittens who are now aliens? And those aliens have to rehearse a play that they on...
06/17/2026

Have you ever tried wrangling kittens? Kittens who are now aliens? And those aliens have to rehearse a play that they only read for the first time in the morning? Oh, and the performance is the same night? Us either. That would be weird.

Meet our directors: Bobby Schultz, Jennifer MacPherson, Liz Pesino, Olivya DeLuca, Robert MacPherson, and Shawn Murray. Four veteran Meteor Night directors and two rookies. Will they earn the prestigious title of Alien Kitten Actor Wrangler Extraordinaire? 😸👽🎭 Come find out Saturday night!

Meteor Night 7: The Seven Year Itch is a one night only event. You don't want to miss it. Tickets available online or at the door. ☄️

*Mature themes and language likely*

Who has tickets for the world premieres of SIX brand-new one-act plays this weekend? 🙋‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ Playwrights Ava Molnar, ...
06/16/2026

Who has tickets for the world premieres of SIX brand-new one-act plays this weekend? 🙋‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

Playwrights Ava Molnar, Claudia Isabel, Ken Schröeder, Mason Beiter, Michael R. McGuire, and Shane William Kegler haven't even started writing yet... Isn't that exciting?! They will only have about 8 hours to figure it out once they've been given a cast, a director, a theme, and some very specific and extremely outrageous rules. Will they pull it off?! Come find out Saturday night!

Meteor Night 7: The Seven Year Itch is a one night only event. You don't want to miss it. Tickets available online or at the door. ☄️

*Mature themes and language likely*

First night of auditions is TONIGHT!Auditions for "James and the Giant Peach" (ages 9-17)Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, ...
06/15/2026

First night of auditions is TONIGHT!

Auditions for "James and the Giant Peach" (ages 9-17)
Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th from 6-9PM

We can't wait to see you all!

‼️UPDATED AUDITION MATERIALS‼️

📣Mark your calendars!

Announcing auditions for "James and the Giant Peach" at Windham Theatre Guild

June 15 & 16 from 6:00-9:00PM

Callbacks June 18 (only if necessary)

*AGES 9-17*

Casting 20-22 roles

Rehearsals will follow a Tues/Fri/Sat (and possibly a Sunday here and there) beginning at the end of July.

Show Dates: Oct. 16-18 & 23-25, 2026

For Auditions:
Actors will be provided a short side to read as multiple characters (their interpretations) and will be given a short choreo routine. Music details to follow soon!


Principal Character Breakdown:

JAMES - A lonely young boy who lacks confidence. Having lost both his parents in a freak accident, he feels he belongs nowhere in the world. However, when given the right encouragement he becomes resourceful and innovative.
~Vocal range top: G5
~Vocal range bottom: G3


LADAHLORD - A strange, magical storyteller. Appears occasionally throughout the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.
~Vocal range top: A4
~Vocal range bottom: Bb2


SPIKER - James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: F #3

SPONGE - James' other mean aunt. Also a thief and a scoundrel, but not nearly as bright as her sister. She often has her mind on food.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: F #3

SPIDER - A normal spider who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: G3

GRASSHOPPER - A wizened grasshopper who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: G4
~Vocal range bottom: C3

CENTIPEDE - An ornery centipede who becomes human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: G4
~Vocal range bottom: C3


LADYBUG - A motherly ladybug who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: G3

EARTHWORM - A scaredy-cat earthworm who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: A4
~Vocal range bottom: C2


And several other ensemble/ supporting parts as well!

‼️Please find musical cuts for each character at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oxMA3sa_Dll506QBiJGEgZemzip1ekZf

Accompanying tracks will be provided at auditions. If you choose not to sing one of these cuts, please be prepared with an accompanying track of a song which shows your range.

‼️Please find audition choreo below, provided by our wonderful choreographer Mae:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaSGuHZQz7svmzA2bZv8IhE-cJ_HH6xIJ

Are you a good singer? No? Who cares, it's karaoke! Don't miss your chance to celebrate pride month and sing some songs ...
06/12/2026

Are you a good singer? No? Who cares, it's karaoke!

Don't miss your chance to celebrate pride month and sing some songs and drink some drinks tomorrow night at our Karaoke fundraiser!

Just a $10 cover charge to help fundraise for the theater :)

Check out this really fun drink menu our lovely bartenders have mixed up for the event! Join us for this fun Pride Party!! 🌈🥂

‼️UPDATED AUDITION MATERIALS‼️📣Mark your calendars!Announcing auditions for "James and the Giant Peach" at Windham Theat...
06/12/2026

‼️UPDATED AUDITION MATERIALS‼️

📣Mark your calendars!

Announcing auditions for "James and the Giant Peach" at Windham Theatre Guild

June 15 & 16 from 6:00-9:00PM

Callbacks June 18 (only if necessary)

*AGES 9-17*

Casting 20-22 roles

Rehearsals will follow a Tues/Fri/Sat (and possibly a Sunday here and there) beginning at the end of July.

Show Dates: Oct. 16-18 & 23-25, 2026

For Auditions:
Actors will be provided a short side to read as multiple characters (their interpretations) and will be given a short choreo routine. Music details to follow soon!


Principal Character Breakdown:

JAMES - A lonely young boy who lacks confidence. Having lost both his parents in a freak accident, he feels he belongs nowhere in the world. However, when given the right encouragement he becomes resourceful and innovative.
~Vocal range top: G5
~Vocal range bottom: G3


LADAHLORD - A strange, magical storyteller. Appears occasionally throughout the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.
~Vocal range top: A4
~Vocal range bottom: Bb2


SPIKER - James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: F #3

SPONGE - James' other mean aunt. Also a thief and a scoundrel, but not nearly as bright as her sister. She often has her mind on food.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: F #3

SPIDER - A normal spider who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: G3

GRASSHOPPER - A wizened grasshopper who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: G4
~Vocal range bottom: C3

CENTIPEDE - An ornery centipede who becomes human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: G4
~Vocal range bottom: C3


LADYBUG - A motherly ladybug who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: E5
~Vocal range bottom: G3

EARTHWORM - A scaredy-cat earthworm who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
~Vocal range top: A4
~Vocal range bottom: C2


And several other ensemble/ supporting parts as well!

‼️Please find musical cuts for each character at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oxMA3sa_Dll506QBiJGEgZemzip1ekZf

Accompanying tracks will be provided at auditions. If you choose not to sing one of these cuts, please be prepared with an accompanying track of a song which shows your range.

‼️Please find audition choreo below, provided by our wonderful choreographer Mae:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaSGuHZQz7svmzA2bZv8IhE-cJ_HH6xIJ

FINAL PERFORMANCE TODAY (6/7) AT 2pmCheck out some more marvelous moments from Men on Boats as captured by and grab you...
06/07/2026

FINAL PERFORMANCE TODAY (6/7) AT 2pm
Check out some more marvelous moments from Men on Boats as captured by and grab your tickets for the last chance to see this magnificent production!

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