auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“AristoCats” “Go, Dog, Go!” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions for both are 4 to 7 p.m. May 27 and 29 and 10 a.m. to noon May 31 for ages 7-15. Performances are July 25-Aug. 10. (330) 836-2626.

“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.

SINGERS

Garrettsville Summerfest, JAG Auditorium, Garrettsville. Open-call auditions for idol-talent semifinals May 18. Finals are June 29. Be prepared to sing for the semifinals and finals. There are three age categories: 8-12 at 1 p.m.; 13-17 at 2 p.m. and 18 and older at 3 p.m. Prizes total $1500. For official rules visit www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com.

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.