Today’s entertainment picks:

April 19, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

v “Hansel and Gretel,” 7:30 p.m.: Dana School of Music presents this opera at Ford Theater, inside Bliss Hall, on the Youngstown State University campus; 330-941-3105.

v “Conversations,” 8 p.m.: An absurdist comedy that pokes fun at high society at Rust Belt Theater Company’s space in Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngs-town; 330-507-2358.

v “The Nerd,” 8 p.m.: The title character lives up to his name and then some in Salem Community Theater’s production. The theater is at 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

v Seraphim Chorus, 7 p.m.: Soloist James McClellan will be featured in this Broadway salute concert at St. James the Apostle Church, 4019 U.S. Route 422, Pulaski, Pa.; 724-799-3931.

v “12 Angry Men,” 8 p.m.: The cast will consist entirely of attorneys in this classic courtroom drama at Carnation City Players, Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; 330-821-8712.

“Grimm” (9 p.m., NBC): OK, let’s try not to freak out the good residents of Portland, but in the latest episode of “Grimm,” a volcano threatens to bury the city in lava.

“Chasing Ice” (8 p.m., Nat Geo): Say all you want about climate change — if the glaciers in these time-lapse photos get any smaller, we’re going to be picking them up with tongs and dropping them into our Scotch.

“Mystery Diners” (10 p.m., Food Network): This must be where all those mystery shoppers eat.

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Raridon Singers to present concert

POLAND

The Wade Raridon Singers chamber choir, directed by retired Dana School of Music professor Wade Raridon, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road. The program will include selections from “Carousel,” “West Side Story” and “Les Miserables.”

AUDITIONS

Summer Stock 2013 Season, Kent State Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Auditions will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to noon April 27. The theater is seeking young actors for three shows. “Grandmother Tales” needs children from age 10 to 17 for various roles; performances will be in June. ”Puss ‘N Boots” needs children age 8 to 17 for all roles; performances will be in July. The musical “Grease” needs actors 14 and older; auditionees should prepare a song. “Grease” will be performed in July. All auditionees should be prepared to read from a script. Participation fee is $50; 330-675-8887.

“Sparky ... From Chicago,” by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., at Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, auditions at 7 p.m. May 13 and 14. The play examines the activities of Jack Ruby on the weekend of the assassination of President John Kennedy. Jack Ruby has been cast. Roles are available for men and women between age 20 and 60. Auditionees should be prepared to read from a script. The production will run July 19-Aug. 4. Call 330-799-6176.