Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“The Crucible.” Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 799-6176. Auditions will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Needed, 10 men and 10 women. Performances: Oct. 17-Nov. 2.

“Children of Eden.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, (330) 836-2626. Please call and schedule audition appointments for 7-11 p.m. Aug. 11 or 12. Callbacks 7-11 p.m. Aug. 13. Ages 7-adults. Prepare an upbeat song or ballad with accompaniment may be from the show. Performances: Oct. 9-26.

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

SINGERS

Youngstown Superstar Vocal Contest. Kontinuous Jams Music, 6911 Market St., Boardman. Auditions for children in grade 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.

“H.Y.P.E.” ReignMaker Entertainment is accepting clients for a hip-hop documentary to be titled “H.Y.P.E. (Here’s Your Perfect Example).” Needed are dancers, producers, deejays, comedians and recording artists. Inquire at www.reignmakerent.com or (330) 782-6717.

MUSICIANS

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditions are ongoing for section strings: violin, viola, cello and bass 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.

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