auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS
“The Betty Ann Water Story,” a SAG movie to 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; sharp Caucasian female, age 40s. If interested, call to set up an appointment. (330) 758-4417.
“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.
“101 Dalmatians.” New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions for adults and lots of youth will be 6-7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. A reading will be provided at the audition. No one will be required to sing. Performances are April 14-26. (724) 654-3437 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.
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 head shot 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 e-mail 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) 654-9369 or visit www.newcastleplayhouse.org.
MUSICIANS
Squires Warren Jr. Military Band. 2009 auditions and registration for current members and new applicants will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Boardman High School Band room next to the Performing Arts Center (use performers door 3) and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Academy of Arts & Humanities Auditorium, corner of Elm Road and High St., Warren (park in rear and use side doors). Audition materials will be provided by the band. Applicants may also bring their own music. Contact by e-mail at www.SquiresWJMB@gmail.com or call Sarah at (330) 330-3006.
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Auditions will be held in January and are open to students in the ninth through 12th grades. Please call for information. (330) 747-5175.
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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