Auditions for 2 plays

Auditions for 2 plays

Auditions will be this weekend for upcoming plays at the Oakland Center for the Arts in Youngstown and Salem.

The Oakland, 220 W. Boardman St., downtown, needs one adult female, age 35 and up, for “Season’s Greetings,” a one-woman monologue presented in the style of a family holiday newsletter gone awry. Also, one adult male is needed for “Santaland Diaries,” based on the experiences of a former department store elf. Auditions for both plays — which were written by David Sedaris — will be from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 5-7 p.m. Monday. Performances will be Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Call (330) 718-5515 for more information.

Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, needs to fill a large cast of men, woman and children of all ages for “A Christmas Carol.” Auditionees will be asked to read from the script and sing a brief musical selection. Please bring sheet music; accompaniment will be provided. Auditions will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Performances will open Dec. 9 for a two weekend-stand. Call (330) 332-9688 for more information.

Women’s art show

YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA is accepting entries for its 26th annual women’s art show. Women artists 18 and older are eligible to enter original work, including paintings, drawings, graphics, photography, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, metal work and computer-generated art. Entries are limited to five per artist. Each work must be accompanied by a $7 nonrefundable entry fee. The deadline for entries is Oct. 29. About $1,000 in merit prizes will be awarded.

The show will be held at the Trumbull Branch of the Butler Institute of American Art, Howland. The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 19 to Feb. 9. For more information, call the YWCA of Youngstown at (330) 746-6361.

Christmas play

  CLARKS MILLS, Pa. — Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, is sponsoring “Objects in Christmas are Closer than They Appear,” a musical dinner-theater, Nov. 2, 3 and 4. The play, by Dennis and Nan Allen, is presented by the Drama Disciples, and includes a turkey dinner. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, and 1 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. Reservations must be made by Oct. 27. Call (724) 475-1100. Baby-sitting is available if requested when making reservations.

Comedian at campus

SHARON, Pa. — Comedian John Pinette will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Penn State-Shenango in the campus auditorium. The opening act is comedian MG. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in the Student Affairs Office in Sharon Hall Room 103. For more information, call (724) 983-2826.

Carillon concert

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Paula Kubik, organist and carilloneur at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sharon, will present a free carillon concert at Westminster College at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in Wallace Memorial Chapel. For more information, contact Raymond Ocock, professor of music emeritus, at (724) 946-8047 or e-mail rhocock@roadrunner.com.