auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“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.

“Hansel and Gretel.” Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 600 Playhouse Lane. Auditions are 5 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 for pupils, age 10 and up and adults of all ages. Bring wallet-size photo. Auditionees will read from the script. (330) 788-8739.

ACTORS/SINGERS

“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. today and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday for ages 15 and older. Be prepared to perform a one-minute vocal selection. Piano accompanist will be available or use accompaniment CD or a cappella. Performances are Nov. 21-Dec. 7. (724) 657-9369.

“Evita.” Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions are 3-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Have a solo prepared that best shows vocal talents. Young people and adults needed. (330) 332-9688.

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

Summit Choral Society. Steinway Hall, 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron. Auditions for the 2008-09 Masterworks Chorale concert season will be Sept. 5. All voice parts are needed. Morning, afternoon and evening appointments are available. Rehearsals are 7-9:30 Tuesday. Free babysitting available during rehearsals. (330) 434-7464.

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.

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 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 go to www.clevephil.org.

XAudition notices are published in this space every Thursday. Deadline to submit casting calls is one week before publication.