Today’s entertainment picks:

April 13, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

v “Buried Child,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for Pulitzer Prize-winning drama at Youngstown Playhouse; 330-788-8739.

v “As You Like It,” 7:30 p.m.: Westminster College students tackle Shakespeare at Beeghly Theater on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus; 724-946-6238.

v “Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille,” 7:30 p.m.: Youngstown State University production at Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall; 330-941-3105.

v “Trifles and Other Important Things,” 7:30 p.m.: One-act plays at Penn State Shenango campus auditorium in downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2837.

v Hardcore metal show, 7 p.m.: The New Pharmacy, formerly known as Dead II Me, headlines this rock show at Privilege Night Club, 1743 Racoon Road, Austintown; 330-270-8670.

Writers group

CANFIELD

Area writers are invited to attend Monday Night Writers at 6 p.m. Monday at Peaberry’s Caf , 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road. Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour session will include both writing exercises and discussions on the creative and business aspects of writing. Those with works-in-progress are welcome to bring copies of their project for comments and critiques from the group.The fee is $10 per class, and registration is preferred. For more information, email Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Agency is seeking actors with accents

BOARDMAN

Lemodeln model and talent agency, 7536 Market St., is seeking actors for a corporate training program. Pay is $400 per day, minus agency fee. The client would like to audition actors who can speak with authentic accents: Asian and Hispanic men and women, and an actor with a German accent. Age range is 25 to 50. The script is available before auditioning, and may be requested by emailing Lemodeln@aol.com. Auditions must be completed by April 18. Call 330-758-4417 to set up an appointment. Shooting will take place in Cleveland from April 25 to 27.

Lecture to focus on impact of arts

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown State University Alumni Lecture Series begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the McDonough Museum of Art with “The Role of Arts and Culture Organizations in the Economic Revitalization of the Valley.” Bryan DePoy, dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts, will present and lead a panel discussion. For more information, go to ysu.edu.

The cost for each lecture is $5 for Alumni Society members and $7 for non-members. Reservations are required. Contact Heather Belgin at 330-941-1591 or habelgin@ysu.edu.