auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

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

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

“Love! Valour! Compassion!” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Open call auditions will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 and will consist of cold readings of the script. Need seven men, early 20s through late 40s. Performances are Oct. 30-Nov. 15. (330) 836-2626.

ACTORS/DANCERS/SINGERS

“Zombies from the Beyond.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 6-8 Monday and Tuesday. Need mid-late teens including a young adult male who can tap dance; and adults to age 65. Be prepared with a one-minute reading and song to sing and list of possible schedule conflicts. Performances are Oct. 3-18. (440) 964-3396.

ACTORS/SINGERS

“The Quilters.” Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Auditions are 7 p.m. Monday for 12-20 females (women and mature teens). Be prepared to sing a short musical selection. Accompanist provided. (330) 424-5093.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Auditions are 6-8 p.m. next Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 for ages 15 and older. Be prepared to perform a one-minute vocal selection. Piano accompanist will be available or use accompaniment CD or sing a capella. Performances are Nov. 21-Dec. 7. (724) 657-9369.

DANCERS/SINGERS

ReignMaker Entertainment is accepting new clients and footage for upcoming Hip Hop documentary and show (H.Y.P.E.-Here’s Your Perfect Example). Auditions are being held for dancers and singers. All ages are welcome. Call (330) 782-6717.

SINGERS

Youngstown Superstar Vocal Contest. Kontinuous Jams Music, 6911 Market St., Boardman. Auditions for children in grade four through adults; must register online at www.youngstownsuperstar.com, or by phone at (330) 788-9666. Registrants will be required to audition a capella (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), substitute brass and percussion for the 2008-09 season. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 Thursdays 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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