Spotlight Players will hold auditions for the comedy "Don’t Tell Mother" by Monk Ferris, Dec. 13 from 1-3 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 7-9 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street. Needed are three men and five women, ages 20-60. Script readings will be provided. Performances will be in February. Details: (732) 583-7874.
Phoenix Productions will hold auditions for its winter production of "Burlesque," described as "a sexy night filled with laughter and music." Auditions will be held Dec. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Studio Theatre, 111 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Show dates are Feb. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. The company is seeking four men and four women with strong comedic and vocal skills. All those auditioning should prepare a ballad and an up-tempo song and be ready to dance. For more information, e-mail Todd Aikens at [email protected].
Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold auditions by appointment Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 65 W. Front St., Red Bank. The chorus, directed by Dr. Mark Shapiro, will perform Verdi’s "Requiem" with a professional orchestra at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, on March 20, and music by Poulenc, Holst, Mozart and Barber on June 12.
The chorus rehearses each Tuesday from 7:30-10 p.m., September through June. Interested singers are invited to attend one of the first rehearsals. To make an audition appointment or for further information, call (732) 933-9333.