AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“And Then They Came for Me — Remembering the World of Anne Frank,” a production of B’nai B’rith Local Chapter 339. Auditions are at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Needed are children ages 14-16 and adults ages 40-50. Performances will run in May. (330) 799-6176.

“Madama Butterfly,” “Il Barbiere de Siviglia,” “Carmen,” “Tosca” and Don Giovanni.” Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Auditions will be by appointment March 26. Mail requests for appointments and résumé to OPERA Western Reserve, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504. Audition requests must be received by March 21. Be prepared to sing an aria each in Italian, French and English. Performance of “Madama Butterfly” will be Nov. 7. Call for more information: (330) 480-0693.

“Echoes of the War.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions are 6-9 p.m. March 30 and 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 31. Performances are June 6-22. (724) 657-9369 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

“Talking With.” The Walnut Lodge by Jane Martin, directed by Maria Ackley and produced by the Walnut Lodge. Auditions March 1 and 8, 3 to 5 p.m. at 80 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa. Eleven women, ages late teens to 100+ . Performances are April 25-26 and May 2-3. For more information call the Lodge at (724) 346-4746.
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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