auditions Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting requirements: Jason, male Caucasian, mid- to late 20s, average build, clean-cut; Casey, female Caucasian, 20s, slender, shoulder length hair or longer; Bob, male, 40s, scruffy, medium/large build; hospital tech, male, 20s to 40s, average build; renter, male, 20s to 40s; Realtor 1, female, slender, any age; Realtor 2, male/female, any age; Realtor 3, male/female, any age. Please e-mail resume, head shot (if available) to loudwhisper09@hotmail.com. If questions contact loudwhisper09@hotmail.com.

“Poland Idol 2.” Looking for contestants for our second annual Poland Idol Contest. Great prizes, four age categories: grades K-4, 5-8, high school and adult. $20 admission fee. Call Cindy Best (330) 651-2999 for details.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Mill Creek MetroParks announces auditions for a variety of rolls. Rehearsals begin June 22. Performance will be July 24 at Judge Morley Center for the Performing Arts. Contact Carol Weakland for an appointment (330) 782-4322.

“Close 2U.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday for adults ages 18-35. Auditioners are expected to perform a cold reading from the provided scripts. Performances are July 10-18. (330) 330-1974.

Open auditions for actors needed for an urban drama being filmed in the Mahoning County area. Held at 5234 Southern Blvd., Boardman from 12:30 to 6 p.m. May 9. Casting for eight major roles and several supporting roles, males age 20 to 50 and females 20 to 30. Those interested in major roles are required to have a head shot and resume. Extras including some children will be needed. For questions, call (330) 774-1319.

“Annie Get Your Gun.” Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Stage Left Players is hold auditions at 6 p.m. May 11. Adults and mature teens only. Be prepared with sheet music to sing a short musical selection and dress comfortably to learn a simple dance routine. Musical accompanist provided. Please call for an audition time. (330) 921-8902 or visit www.slpmailinglist@yahoo.com.

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 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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