auditions \ Where to try out for roles

MODELS

Models needed for Fashion Shows in China. 7536 Market St., Boardman. Auditions are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Age 16-26. Take picture and r sum . Pays more than $15,000 for 46 days. Includes meals, accommodations and round-trip air fare. Female models, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9, bust 35-36 inches, waist 24-25 inches, hips 35-36 inches. Male models, 5-foot9 to 6-foot-2, shoulder 20.5-22 inches, chest 41-42 inches, waist 30-33 inches, weight 154-176 pounds. Exact measurements not as critical as having experience and temperament. Show starts Feb. 20, 12 days in each of four cities. (330) 758-4417.

ACTORS

“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. Performances are Jan. 15-30. Call for more information. (440) 964-3396.

“The Great White Hope.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 and 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10. Cast requirements: 15 women (20s-50s); 20 men (20s-50s); 10 boys (12-16); five girls (12-16). Performances April 1-18. (330) 826-2626.

“Rabbit Hole.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 7 p.m. Nov. 16. 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. Nov. 16. 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, Augustine Auditorium, 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 grade 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.

“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 for those who cannot attend. Call John at (330) 277-3911.

“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.

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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