auditions \ Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“It’s A Wonderful Night.” First United Methodist Church, 237 W.Silver St., Sharon, Pa. Three men, three women, one boy. Required to bring own sheet music and sing one verse of a contemporary Christmas song. Special appointments available. Call John at (330) 277-3911.

“The Foreigner.” Aurora Community Theater, 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, Ohio. Auditions are 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Performances: Jan. 29-Feb. 20. (330) 562-1818.

“Rabbit Hole.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday. Characters needed: Becca, late 30s, early 40s; Izzy, late 20s; Howie, late 30s, early 40s; Nat, 60s; Jason, 17. Performances: Feb. 4-21. (330) 826-2626.

“Nativity.” Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown. Vocal and dance auditions at 7 p.m. Monday. Come with a prepared vocal selection and dressed to show dance movement. Performances are first two weekends in December. (330) 881-0980.

“Fuddy Meers.” New Castle Playhouse Annex Theatre, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Auditions are 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Adult cast of four men (age 20-55), two women (age 20-60) and one woman (age 45-65). A reading will be provided. Performances are Feb. 12-28. (330) 657-9369 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

“14th annual Stars of Tomorrow.” New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Auditions are 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Acts can be individual or small group, vocal, dance, instrumental, comedy, variety of any kind. Students grades 7-12 are eligible to audition. Be prepared to perform as if it were the actual show. Performance: Jan. 9. (724) 657-9369 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

“Diary of Anne Frank.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2. Performances are Feb. 12-27. Call for more information. (440) 964-3396.

“You Can’t Take It With You.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 and 6 to 8 p.m Jan. 4 and 5. Performances are March 19-28. Call for more information. (440) 964-3396.

PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND TECHNICIANS

Cedar Point. More than 100 positions for the 2010 summer season are available. Open auditions and interviews from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Guzzetta Hall, University of Akron. Needed are singers, dancers; musicians on electric guitars, bass guitars, keyboards and percussionists; stage managers, sound and light technicians, stage crews, ushers, costume shop personnel and dressers; Peanuts characters, costumed characters and escorts and karaoke hosts and DJs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 2010 to audition. Audition piece should be limited to 16-32 bars. Select music that is upbeat and illustrates personality and ability to interact with audience members. A CD player and piano will be available; other instruments and amplifiers will not be provided. Applicants should bring a one-page r sum with references to the audition. Reporting dates run from late April to early September. Those who cannot audition in person can send audio and/or videotape with a r sum to Cedar Point Live Entertainment, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5259. For more information, contact the Live Entertainment Division at (419) 627-2388, by e-mail at liveshows@cedarpoint.com or online at cedarpoint.com.

MUSICIANS

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium, downtown Cleveland. Auditions are ongoing for section strings (violin, viola, cello and bass), substitute brass and percussion for the 2009-10 season. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays. 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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