AUDITIONS
Akron Pops Orchestra — Seeking musicians, especially violinists, bassists and other strings, for the volunteer orchestra, which performs a variety of concert music. Most rehearsals and concerts are on Thursday evenings, with a few weekend concerts. 330-645-6211.
Akron Symphony Chorus — Chorus auditions for Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess will be held by appointment from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Guzzetta Recital Hall, University of Akron, 139 E. Buchtel Ave. Auditioners must be local/regional residents. To schedule an audition, call Brenda Justice at 330-535-8131 or e-mail bjustice@akronsymphony.org before Friday. No walk-ins accepted.
ANTIC’s — Seeking cast of 20-30, adults, teens and children older than 9 for Scrooge and Marley. Auditions will be 7-9 p.m. Friday and Sept. 16 and 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Auditions will take place at the Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. For information, call 330-971-5665 or visit http://www.antictheatre.org.
Canton Hall of Fame Chorus — Auditions for men who enjoy singing barbershop-style, four-part harmony will be at regular weekly rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Plain Township. Call Larry Steele at 330-434-3724; Joe Fraley at 330-498-9209 or visit http://www.hofchorus.org.
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 Philharmonic Orchestra — Auditions for section strings (violin, viola, cello), substitute brass and percussion for the 2010-11 season will take place by appointment. Contact personnel manager Lisa Wilson at 440-289-0818 to schedule an audition.
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. Tuesdays at Summit Christian School at Newberry Park, 2800 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls. E-mail 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.
ETC School of Musical Arts — Open enrollment is available for all boys and girls in grades three through six to have the opportunity to sing and dance as part of the New Generation elementary show choir. Rehearsals begin 2-4 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 330-923-2000 or visit http://www.etc-schoolofmusicalarts.org.
Fieldcrest of North Canton — Auditions for Harry Potter Comes to Life will be take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Fieldcrest Estate, 1346 Easthill St. SE, North Canton. Auditioners should come prepared for general improv and audience participation. For information, call Brenton Cochran 330-618-5002.
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.
Friends Community Chorus — Seeking chorus members for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brewster Friends Church, 139 W. Main St. For information, contact conductor Steven Tharp Jr. or secretary Brandy Vanegas at 330-418-4006 or e-mail friendschorale@gmail.com.
Greater Canton Men’s Chorus — Seeking male singers from the area to perform repertoire from sacred to folk, classical to contemporary and more. Rehearsals 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Plain Township. For information, call Tony Suschil at 330-655-2971 or visit http://gcmchorus.org.
Great Lakes Theater Festival — Seeking children ages 7 to 13 for the annual production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will take place by appointment only 3-6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the PlayhouseSquare rehearsal halls, 1650 Chester Ave., Cleveland. To audition, call 216-453-4451 by Sept. 21.
Heart of Ohio Women’s A Cappella Show Chorus — Ongoing auditions/rehearsals for women interested in singing and performing in a barbershop chorus, led by master director David Wallace, will be at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Twin Falls United Methodist Church, 60 N. River Road, Munroe Falls. Call Phyllis Falkenstein, 330-633-8705.
Kent State University at Stark Theatre — Open auditions for Dating Is Tough to Do . . . and Funny, Too! will take place 7-9:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the theater of the Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. The play will be performed Nov. 5-7 and 12-14. For information, call Brian Newberg at 330-244-3352.
Laurel Lake Encore Chorale — Seeking adults 55 and older to join the 50-
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member chorale, which performs a large range of musical styles, from classical to jazz. Participation is open to the public. Rehearsals take place 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson. Call director Donna Anderson at 330-655-1436.
Moscow Ballet — Open audition for the Great Russian Nutcracker will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at En Pointe Danse, 516 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Svetlana Todinova, a Russian-trained soloist with Moscow Ballet, will conduct the audition and work with the selected students in rehearsal. Accepted applicants will perform on Dec. 17. Applicants must have dance experience and be between 7 and 16 years old. Applicants must also dress in dance attire and may bring pointe shoes. For information, contact Gail Friedberg 440-247-5747.
Summit Choral Society’s Summit Children’s Choir Program — Noncompetitive assessments/auditions for young singers in second through eighth grades will take place by appointment only from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Steinway Hall, 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron. To schedule an appointment, call 330-434-7464. For information, visit http://www.summitchoralsociety.org.
Wadsworth Community Band — Accepting new members for the fall session. No audition required. All adult instrumentalists welcome. Rehearsals begin today and continue 7-9:15 p.m. Thursdays at Wadsworth Middle School. For information, call 330-336-1290 or visit http://wcb.webhop.org.
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 to 330-996-3033 or e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com.
