auditions Where to try out for roles

ACTORS

“The Long Christmas Dinner,” “The Gift of the Magi” and “An Implausible Claus.” Auditions will be at 7 p.m. both Oct. 20 at Selah Restaurant, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers, and Oct. 21 at Main Street Theatre, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana. Actors and actresses age 15 and older are needed for many roles. Also, one significant role for a girl age 9 to 12. Performances are Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at Main Street Theatre. (330) 207-3483.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St., Chardon. Auditions will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 and 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Callbacks will be 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Be prepared to sing a solo with callbacks incorporating dance auditions as well as choral singing. Please prepare 16 measures from a musical-theatre song, a pop song or a hymn. A pianist will be provided, though you may sing a cappella if you wish. Please bring sheet music if you wish to have accompaniment. Performances are Jan. 22-31. (440) 285-7701.

“Forbidden Broadway.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7 and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8. Call for more information. (440) 964-3396.

DANCERS

Jamie’s Dance Force Christmas Extravaganza, Jamie’s Dance Force Studio, 590 E. Western Reserve Road 7B, Poland. Open auditions for singers of all ages are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for all ages. (330) 758-6668.

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.

XAudition notices are published in this space every Thursday. Deadline to submit casting calls is one week before publication.