AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS

ACTORS

“Damn Yankees,SDRq directed by Michael Cavalier, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa., additional auditions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in Augustine Auditorium. Actors are asked to prepare a vocal section. You may sing a cappella, with an accompaniment CD (no vocal track please) or bring sheet music as an accompanist will be available. Actors also may be asked to do a reading from the script. Performances will be July 17-19 and 23-26.

“Oliver!,SDRq directed by Mark Frost, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, auditions for those age 15 or older at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday and for youths (7 to 14) at 7 p.m. May 17 and 18. A large cast of adults and children are needed. All parts are open, and prior stage experience is not a requirement. The show is an adaptation of the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Actors should come prepared to sing a short song; bring sheet music, and musical accompaniment will be provided. Applicants without sheet music will be given an opportunity to sing any well-known song they prefer. The use of accompaniment tracks is discouraged. Come dressed in comfortable attire with shoes appropriate for dancing. The show does not require actors with formal dance training, but the choreographer wants to see applicants perform a simple dance routine that will be taught that evening. The director encourages auditions by children who have been active in other local theaters; rehearsal schedule for youths will be adjusted to allow cast members to be able to participate in the various summer acting camps offered by other local theaters. Special arrangements for alternative audition times can be made by calling the theater at 330-332-9688. Visit salemcommunitytheatre.org for information. Performances will be July 31, Aug. 1, 8, 9, 14 and 15 in the evening, with an Aug. 16 matinee. Rehearsals will begin in early June.

“2REAL4U Drama Christian Show,SDRq directed by Alene Wilson-Harris. There is a general casting call for all ages and ethnicities, and also a call for a lead female actress from age 20 to 35 for a major character in the show. Interested parties should call 800-352-6449, ext. 707.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,SDRq director Michael Dempsey, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, auditions 7 p.m. June 7 and 8, and callbacks at 7 p.m. June 11. Those auditioning should prepare a brief musical-theater song by, or in the style of Stephen Sondheim. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Actors are asked to not prepare movie, pop or rock-show songs, and please do not bring tracks. The Sondheim music is challenging, so choose a song that demonstrates your vocal training, range and stamina. “Sweeney Todd” requires minimal dancing and choreography. Performances will be 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 30-Nov. 8. Rehearsals will begin the last week in August and are typically Sunday through Thursdays in the evening. Actors should arrive at the auditions with a list of conflicts. For information, call 330-332-9688 or visit www.salemcommunity- theatre.org.