auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“Aida.” Fairview Arts Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers. Top Hat Productions will hold open auditions for males and females age 14 and over at 7 p.m. today. Be prepared with vocal selection and wear clothing and shoes appropriate for dance. Performances in October. (330) 881-0980.

“The Apple Tree.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Auditions are from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26 for eight men and eight women ages 25 and over. Performances Oct. 24-Nov. 9. (724) 657-9369.

“Night of the Living Dead.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions are at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25. Large, ethnically diverse cast needed. New talent welcome. Performances Oct. 24-Nov. 2. (330) 717-0699.

ACTORS/DANCERS/SINGERS

2008-09 CLO Mini Stars and Academy Scholarships. CLO Academy of Musical Theater, Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, Pittsburgh. Auditions for AcademyScholarships are for age 10-18. Must demonstrate talent and potential ability in acting, dancing or singing. Auditions for Mini Stars must be age 12-16 and must possess exceptional skills in acting, dancing and singing. Must commit to all mandatory rehearsals and performances throughout the year. Applicants must submit the required application form and written essay by Monday . No late applicants will be accepted or considered. Students must present a three-minute presentation highlighting their performance skills consisting of one, two or all of the following disciplines: song, monologue and/or dance. To download the complete guidelines and application form, visit the Web site at pittsburghCLO.org/academy/aid.cfm. To schedule an audition time or request a hard copy of the application packet, please call (412) 281-2234. Appointments are now being taken.

ACTORS/SINGERS

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater, Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, 8th floor, downtown Pittsburgh. Auditions are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday by appointment. Callbacks on Monday. (412) 281-3973 or visit www.pittsburghCLO.org.

“Guys and Dolls.” Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Auditions are 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18 for actors and singers. Singers bring 16 bars of music to show vocal abilities. Pianist provided. Performances, Nov. 6-23. (330) 501-2882.

SINGERS

Youngstown Superstar Vocal Contest. Kontinuous Jams Music, 6911 Market St., Boardman. Auditions for children grades 4 through adults, must register online at www.youngstownsuperstar.com, or by phone at (330) 788-9666. Registrants will be required to audition a cappella (voice only) for a panel of judges. Final competition nights are Oct. 17 and 18 and open to the public at Kontinuous Jams Music.

MUSICIANS

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditions are ongoing for section strings: violin, viola, cello, and bass are being held for the 2007-08 season. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 Thursday 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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