AUDITIONS
Akron Pops Orchestra — Seeking musicians, especially strings and keyboards, for the volunteer orchestra, which performs a variety of concert music. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Most concerts are on Thursday evenings, with a few weekend concerts. Contact Kristan Crane at 330-203-1926 or www.akronpops.org for further information.
City of Flags Chorus — Active show chorus is seeking women who enjoy singing a cappella, four-part harmony. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at Greenwood Christian Church, 44th Street Northwest and Frazer Avenue, Canton. 800-793-3805.
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra — Auditions for the 2012-13 season will be held in May at Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. There will be late afternoon, evening and weekend audition times available. Middle- and high school instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in a school music program are invited to audition. Auditions will be heard for instruments including violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, percussion and keyboard instruments (alternate position). Audition applications must be received by April 6. The application fee is $25. Those interested may contact Youth Orchestra manager Ashley Smith at 216-231-7352, email coyo@clevelandorchestra.com or download audition materials at www.cleveland orchestrayouthorchestra.com.
Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus — The chorus has openings for all voice parts and will accept adults of all ages from Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding communities. It is a family friendly and fun atmosphere. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at Summit Christian School at Newberry Park, 2800 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls. Email info@cfchorus.com, call Ted Shure at 330-920-8598 or visit http://www.leonardshure.com.
Derbytown A Cappella Men’s Chorus — Seeking new members who want to sing four-part harmony. Practices are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fellowship Hall of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. Enter through Park Street Cloister entrance. 330-849-3372.
Forever Harmony Singers of the Akron Area — Seeking women 16 or older to sing a cappella, four-part harmony from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Tallmadge Oaks Club House, 120 North Ave. 330-784-2756 or 330-923-7438.
The Friends Community Chorus — Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brewster Friends Church, 139 W. Main St. For more information, contact conductor Steven Tharp Jr. or secretary Brandy Vanegas at 330-418-4006 or email friendschorale@gmail.com.
Laurel Lake Encore Chorale — Seeking adults age 55 and older to join the 50-member chorale that performs a large range of musical styles from classical to jazz. Participation is open to the public. Rehearsals are 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson. Call director Donna Anderson at 330-655-1436.
Mama’s Plan Film Group — Local film group is now looking for actors, actresses, extras, crew members and boom operators for a film to help women and children with domestic violence. Voluntary positions only. Prefer experienced, dependable and reliable people. Also need a 1-year-old boy, a 4- or 5-year-old boy, and a 7- or 8-year-old boy. For more information, call 330-633-6093.
North Canton Playhouse — The Spotlight on Youth Program (SOY) will hold auditions for the 2011-2012 season. SOY is in need of a number of dramatic actors before the annual auditions in May. For more information and to schedule an audition, call 330-494-1613 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Wadsworth Community Chorus — Rehearsals for a spring concert will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays in the Wadsworth High School choral room at 625 Broad St. New singers are welcome and there is no audition. For more information, send email to erwbbauer@gmail.com.
Weathervane Playhouse — Auditions for See How They Run will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Audition scene information will be posted at www.weathervaneplayhouse.com. For more information, call 330-836-2626.
Western Reserve Playhouse — Auditions for the Dixie Swim Club will be at 3 p.m. March 25 and 7 p.m. March 26 at the theater, 3326 Everett Road, Bath Township. Cast is composed of five women. For more information, call Marc C. Howard at 330-714-6907.
Wolf Creek Players — Auditions to fill roles for three boys and four girls 6 years old and older, teens and adults for the children’s play Goldilocks will be held 2-4 p.m. Feb. 25 and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Houston Hall, 3069 Houston Road, Norton. For more information, call Karen Rose at 330-256-2981.
Need performers or behind-the-scenes specialists? Send details — two weeks before the date — to Auditions, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640; fax 330-996-3033 or email newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com.
