Thursday, September 24, 2009
ACTORS
“Hey, Lil Red.” Stage Left Players at Trinity Playhouse (formerly Outreach Center), 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. 40 children grades K-8 are needed to sing, dance and act in this one-act western version of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Come prepared to sing a short up- tempo musical number and dress comfortable to learn a simple dance step. Performances are Nov. 20, 21 and 22. Call to sign up for auditions. (330) 424-5093.
“Believe: White Christmas.” St. Michael Church Hall, Route 46, Canfield. Auditions are 2 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Auditioners be prepared to sing a refrain (bring sheet music) and recite a prepared, memorized 30-second monologue. Age 6 through adults. Performances: Dec. 4, 5, 6. (330) 533-8789.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions are at 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Large cast of boys and girls age 8 and up and adults of all ages. Bring wallet-size photo. Read from script. Rehearsals will be 4:30-6 beginning Oct. 13. Performances are Dec. 2-5. (330) 788-8739.
“Miracle on 34th Street.” Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 for men age 35 and up, women age 20 and up, one girl 8-10 and several children age 6 and up. Bring wallet-size photo and be prepared to read from the script. Rehearsals begin Oct. 12. Performances are Dec. 11-13 and 18-20. (330) 788-8739.
“A Musical Christmas Carol.” Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater, Penn Ave. Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, Pittsburgh. Auditions from 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 for men and women 20s through 40s. Equity and non- equity performers are eligible. Callbacks Oct. 7. Requirements: Individuals wishing to audition should prepare two songs (in musical-theater style), 16 bars of one ballad and one up-tempo. Auditioners should bring legible sheet music in the correct key. A one-minute monologue done in a British accent is also required. Auditioners should also bring a typed r sum and headshot. Performers must be available from Nov. 30 through Dec. 23. Please call or e-mail to schedule an audition time. Performances are Dec. 10-23 at Byham Theater. www.pittsburghCLO.org or (412) 281-3973.
“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.
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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