AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“Gypsy.” G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2. Performances Feb. 29-March 2, 7-9, 14 & 15. Come prepared with vocal selections. (440) 964-3396 or www.artscenternews.com.
“Children of a Lesser God.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 7 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3. Performances will be Feb. 20-March 9. Call to make an appointment. (330) 836-2626.

“The Importance of Being Earnest.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 14. Performances will be March 27-April 6. Call to make an appointment. (330) 836-2626.

“Enchanted April.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 and at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Performances will be April 16-May 4. Call to make an appointment. (330) 836-2626.

“12 Angry Men.” G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20. Performances are April 11-19. (440) 964-3396.

MUSICIANS

Stambaugh Chorus Auditions. Those interested are asked to attend rehearsal from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at Stambaugh Auditorium and to set up an audition appointment before Jan. 22. (330) 881-9517.

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditions are ongoing for section strings: violin, viola, cello and bass are being held for the 2007-08 season. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in downtown Cleveland. Audition requirements are one solo piece and one orchestral excerpt of your choice. Interested players should call the orchestra at (216) 556-1800, or visit www.clevephil.org.

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