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 r sum , head shot (if available) to loudwhisper09@hotmail.com. If questions contact loudwhisper09@hotmail.com.

“The Betty Ann Water Story,” a SAG movie that will be shot in Michigan. Auditions will be taped at Lemodeln, 7536 Market St., Boardman, and sent to casting director in Michigan. Parts needed: Caucasian female, age 30-50; any ethnicity male, age 30-40; Caucasian, age 25; Caucasian female, heavy-set, age 20; Caucasian female, age 40s. If interested, call to set up an appointment. (330) 758-4417.

“Miracle Worker.” Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Auditions are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10 for five men, six women, and five or six girls; specifically need both one African-American boy and girl, each about age 10. Performances are April 24-May 10. (330) 799-6176.

Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season 2009. Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Auditions for singers, dancers and character actors are Feb. 12, 13, and 14 for ages 18 and older. Need headshot and typed r sum . All performers must be available beginning May 18. To schedule an audition, visit www.pittsburghCLO.org, download an application and sign up via email or call (412) 281-3973.

“Lend Me A Tenor.” New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 for adults ages 20-60. A reading will be provided. Performances are May 8-24. (724) 65-9369 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

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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