auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“The Rainmaker.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. No appointments required. Performances: Sept. 4-21.

“Glass Menagerie.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions are 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 23 and 24. Performances are Sept. 5-21. (724) 657-9369.

DANCERS

Cavalier Girls Dance Team at Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland. Auditions will be June 28 and are open to all dancers, cheerleaders or anyone who loves to perform. Must be 21 by Nov. 1. All team members must be a full-time student or have a part-time job. Cavaliers pre-audition workshops at Lakeshore Dance and Gymnastics are recommended (two-hour session is $20). Finalists will be chosen June 29 and 30. (216) 420-2482 or (216) 420-2782.

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.

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