StreetHeart, based in central New Jersey, is holding auditions for a female voice to sing with a working, all-female, doo wop, a cappella group. Lead and harmony background experience is a must. Details: Vicki, (732) 780-2734.
PerfectStorm Entertainment will hold auditions for a showcase to be held in Lakewood. In addition to the exposure that this event will generate, PerfectStorm Entertainment will be recording a video documentary composed of interviews and insider information of selected acts. Also, a CD compilation of selected acts will be produced and distributed to major online music stores and one-stop vendors. Only serious acts should apply. Auditions will be held July 2. Times and location will be disclosed during audition confirmation. To reserve an audition slot, e-mail [email protected]. or call (732) 948-6778. Performance slots are limited, and acts will be screened to ensure that all acts are clean and show-worthy.
The Strand Youth Community Theater will hold auditions for its August production of “Cinderella” July 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. Needed are 20 boys and girls, ages 12-18. Those who wish to audition should come prepared to sing 16 bars of a show tune (no tapes or CDs) and be ready to dance. Details: (732) 367-7789, ext. 208.
Over the Rainbow Productions will hold auditions at the Eatontown Playhouse, Route 35, Tower Market shopping center, Eatontown, for the following shows: “I’m Not Rappaport,” July 9, 2-5 p.m. (the two male leads are already cast); an original musical revue based on the movies of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, July 16, 2-4 p.m. (must be able to sing and dance — bring a CD to sing to); and “Proof,” July 16, 6 p.m. “Proof” will run Aug. 12-28, the Mickey and Judy revue will run Sept. 2-10, and “Rappaport” will run Sept. 16 through Oct. 8. In addition, the theater company is seeking a musical director for a show that will run Oct. 14 through Nov. 5. Details: Debby, (732) 888-0339.
The Yardley Players, West Windsor, will hold auditions for “Cheaper by the Dozen” July 8 at 7:30 p.m. and July 9 at 2 p.m., at Mercer County College’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, in the Kelsey Theatre. Those auditioning must be at least 7 years of age. Actors will be asked to perform cold readings from the script. A résumé and photo are requested. The cast includes two males ages 45-55; two females ages 40-50; one female age 35-plus; six males ages 12-17; and five females ages 7-17. No appointment is necessary. Performances will be held in October at the Kelsey Theatre. Details: Howard Matter, director, (215) 675-0262, or (609) 586-4800, ext. 3582.
First Avenue Playhouse will hold auditions for Lillian Hellman’s “The Little Foxes,” a story of hatred and greed among the members of the Hubbard family, July 11 and 13, 7:30 p.m., at the playhouse, 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. Details and directions: (732) 291-7552 or www.firstavenueplayhouse.com.
Center Players will hold auditions for Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” July 18 and 20, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. There will be 15 performances, Sept. 30-Oct. 30. Details: (732) 462-9093, option 4; or Roz Karlan (732) 577-1099 or [email protected]; or www.CenterPlayers.org.
The Festive Flutes, directed by Marjorie Koharski of Neptune, will be scheduling auditions throughout the month of July. The Festive Flutes perform programs of light classical music, show tunes and old favorites. The flute choir, with piccolo, C flutes and alto flute, performs concerts at libraries, churches, fundraisers, receptions weddings, and senior homes throughout New Jersey. Adults and advance high school students may call (732) 922-2273 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule an audition appointment. Details: www.festiveflutes.com.
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.