AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS

ACTORS

“Life Could Be a Dream,SDRq directed by Mark Frost and Cheryl Kekel, with musical direction by Gary Kekel, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem. Open auditions 7 p.m. Sunday. If unable to attend, call to set up a private audition. The show follows The Crooning Crabcakes, a singing group that tries to find its fame and fortune by entering a radio talent contest. The show features classic songs from the early 1960s. Roles for four males and one female are needed. The males vocal range is from bass/baritone through tenor, but all probably should be comfortable singing falsetto; the female should be a mezzo or soprano. There is considerable performance-type dancing, as most of the numbers are choreo- graphed, so those auditioning should be prepared to demonstrate basic dance ability, read from the script and interact with others. Come prepared to sing any song, preferably in the style of the show, that demonstrates your range and ability. The age of the cast should be in, or pass for being in, their 20s. The show will run for two weekends starting Feb. 24. Music rehearsals will begin in September and be spread out through the fall to allow for conflicts (including holidays), and blocking and characterization rehearsals will start in December. Weekend rehearsals are a possibility during the music phase, and possible thereafter. For more information or to schedule a private audition, call 330-332-9688, or email the theater at salemtheatre@att.net.

“Specter of Treason — The Oswald Story,SDRq by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., auditions 7 p.m. Sept. 15. The play deals with the fictitious trial of Lee Harvey Oswald, John F. Kennedy’s accused assassin. Many of the larger roles have been cast; actors for smaller roles that will not require much rehearsal time are still needed. A company meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 22, and full rehearsals will begin shortly thereafter. The show will open Nov. 22, 50 years to the day after the assassination of JFK, and will run three weekends through Dec. 8; there is a possibility of extra Sunday matinee performances. For information, call 330-799-6176 or 330-402-9273.

“Thespis and the Three Golden Feathers,SDRq written and directed by James Canacci. Auditions will take place Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. Auditionees will be asked to read from the script and also should bring a current photo- graph. “Thespis and The Three Golden Feathers” will be performed Nov. 1, 2 and 3, with some school performances the week of Oct. 28. For information, call 330-788-8739. “Thespis” is the story of the orphaned boy Eutychus and his adventures through ancient Greece. Thespis, the legendary actor and playwright, tells of Eutychus’s tumultuous relationship with King Midas and how he must survive his challenges, not with weapons or magic but with his wits and the help of his new family and friends. While telling this exciting tale, Thespis also introduces the audience to some of the more important aspects of ancient Greek Theater. The play has parts for more than 20 actors. The director is looking for children age 8 to 18, and adults (male and female) interested in performing or working backstage during the play.

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Volunteer singers for the chorus of “La Boheme,SDRq Opera Western Reserve, all voices, ages and types are needed. Music and sound recording will be available. The show will be performed at Stambaugh Auditorium on Nov. 15. Interested singers should contact Dr. Hae-Jong Lee, Opera Western Reserve chorus master, at 330-941-3799, or email hlee.01@ysu.edu. Opera Western Reserve can be reached at 330-480-0693.

Holding auditions for boy band and girl group. Must have singing and choreography skills to perform and record. For information, call 330-720-2485.

Audition notices are published in this space every Thursday. Deadline to submit casting calls is one week before publication.