Phoenix Productions will hold auditions for “The Wiz,” with performances to be held in July at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. Characters include Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Scarecrow, the Wiz, three witches who all sing — one funny, one mean, and one beautiful — plus lots of actors who can sing and dance to play the Yellow Brick Road, crows, kalidahs, poppies, field mice, winged monkeys and more. Children are needed. Auditions will be held at the Phoenix Studio Theatre, 111 Monmouth St., Red Bank, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children; and May 7, 2-5 p.m., May 10, 7-9 p.m., and May 11, 7-9 p.m. All parts are open, and a multi-cultural cast is sought. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars and must have sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Anyone who cannot attend the scheduled dates, or those interested in working behind the scenes, should e-mail [email protected].
Premier Theatre Company will hold auditions at the Henderson Theatre, 850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft, for three summer shows — “Pippin,” “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” — as well as the holiday favorite “Scrooge, the Musical” and, new for this season, Children’s Theatre productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
Auditions for adults and teens will be held May 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and May 14 at 1 p.m.; auditions for children under age 14 will be held May 14 at 10 a.m. All auditioners should bring a maximum of 16 bars of music of preferably an up-tempo show tune and be prepared to dance. Details: (732) 774-7827 or www.premiertheatre.com.
HTC Productions will hold auditions for ages 16 and up for its July production of “Footloose.” Auditions will be held May 16, 17 and 18, 7 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Central Avenue, Lakewood. All roles are open. Those auditioning should prepare a song in the style of the show, and bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided. Details and character breakdown: [email protected] or (732) 928-5606.
The Villagers Theatre is recruiting teens ages 13-19 to participate in the 2005 TeensVill production of “The Wiz,” which will be performed July 29-Aug. 14 at the Villagers Theatre in Somerset. Needed are teens interested in becoming a member of the production staff — creative teens who enjoy working behind the scenes and have no desire to perform. Available positions include assistants to the director, choreographer, producer, musical director, stage manager, lighting and sound operators, props master, stage crew, and others. Interested teens should send a résumé with a letter indicating what their area of interest may be and why they would be interested in joining the production staff. Interviews will be arranged as résumés are received. Those selected will be mentored and trained throughout the production by an adult staff member. The deadline for receipt of résumés is May 6. Send résumés to Donna Kimberlin, The Villagers Theatre, P.O. Box 6175, Somerset 08875-6175; or by e-mail to [email protected].
StreetHeart, a working, all-female, doo-wop, a cappella group, is holding auditions in the central New Jersey area. Those auditioning must have lead and harmony background experience. Details: Vicki, (732) 780-2734.
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, is seeking new members. There are openings in all voice parts. The chorus recently returned from its annual competition and received the Most Improved Chorus award as well as ribbons for second place in the Small Chorus category. The chorus meets at
the Frank Defino School in Marlboro. Details: www.heartofnewjerseychorus.org; or call Sharon, (732) 695-3418, or Lois (732) 544-0918.
Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking singers with good sight-reading skills. The group performs a variety of music. Rehearsals are held Friday mornings in the Monmouth County area. Details: Randy Minkin, (732) 787-1697.
The Villagers Theatre, Somerset, will hold auditions for “Gemini” May 16 and 19 at 7 p.m. at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane. Rehearsals will begin May 24, and performances are scheduled for July 8-23. The setting for the play is the Geminiani and Weinberger families’ back yard in south Philadelphia in 1973. Those auditioning should be aware that the play contains ethnic humor, stereotypes, the “f” word and has a homosexual undertone. Those auditioning should be age 18 or older; however, a 16- or 17-year-old may be considered if parental permission is given. Details: Catherine (609) 730-6557; [email protected].