auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS
“The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St., Chagrin Falls. Local actors are urged to audition. No roles have been pre-cast. Performances are July 23-Aug. 21. For more information, call (330) 799-6176, or go to jandbproductionarts.com.
“Talking Bones.” African Community Theater, Kent State University, Oscar Ritchie Hall, Terrace Drive, Kent. Auditions are 6 to 8 p.m. today and Friday. Interested individuals should prepare a three- to five-minute audition selection. Theater also needs volunteers to help with the spring production. (330) 672-0140 or (330) 672-0151.
“Main Street Madness.” Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana. Open auditions for a comedy-sketch team at 9 a.m. Saturday for age 13 and older, men and women, but especially men. (330) 261-8472.
“Wit.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions are 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday by appointment. Open roles for one male, age 50s to 60s; one female, 50s to 60s; one female, 20s to 30s; three or four additional actors/actresses (college age). Contact robertjoki@aol.com., www.oaklandcenter.com or (330) 746-0404.
“Odd Couple, Female Version.” Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions will be 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Cast requires six females and two males. Performances are April 23-May 1. (330) 332-9688.
“Footloose, the Musical.” Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Boardman Drama Guild and Boardman Community Theater will have auditions for its annual regional high school Summer Stock Production from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday. Looking for talented young adults, age 14-19. Bring a picture or head shot, comfortable dance attire, and be prepared to present the song of your choice from the show or in a similar style. For more information, visit www.boardmandramaguild.com. (330) 519-2633.
“Cinderella.” Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions are at 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for males and females age 10 and older, and adults of all ages. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script and provide a wallet- size photo. Rehearsals will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Performances are April 28-May 1. (330) 788-8730.
“The Wedding Singer.” Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 7 and 8 for singers and dancers of all ages. Be prepared to sing a vocal selection representative of the show’s score. An accompanist will be available for those who bring sheet music, or candidates may sing a cappella. Please wear appropriate clothing for a dance audition and bring a wallet-size photo or head shot. R sum s are welcome but not necessary. Performances are July 16-25. (330) 788-8739.
OPERA
“La Traviata.” Auditions will be March 22 on the stage of Stambaugh Auditorium, Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Those interested should submit a photograph, r sum and cover letter to: OPERA Western Reserve, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504. Attn. Production Director. Applications must be received by March 15. Applicants will be contacted by phone for specific time appointments. An accompanist will be provided for a $10 fee per auditioner. For more information, go to operawesternreserve.org, or call (330) 480-0693.
FASHION MODELS
LeModeln Inc., 7536 Market St., Boardman. Female and male models needed, to be submitted for campaign work with high-fashion companies, feature films and commercials. For more information, go to lemodeln.com, or call (330) 758-4417.
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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