Community Christian Choir, an interfaith group of singers from New Jerey and southeastern Pennsylvania that rehearses in Allentown, will hold open auditions at 7 p.m. Jan. 21, 28 and Feb. 4 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, Route 539. The choir will be rehearsing a variety of contemporary Christian music for a series of benefit concerts for various local charities. Details: www.ccchoir.com or e-mail [email protected], or call (609) 587-7076.
Arcadian Chorale is looking for vocalists to join its ensemble for the spring season. Membership is open and free to anyone with a desire to sing and a commitment to the group. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays 7-10 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Route 34, Matawan. Auditions will be held at the church at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Details: (732) 583-4007 or www.arcadianchorale.org.
North Brunswick Adult Drama Group will hold auditions for the 1950s musical “Grease” Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at North Brunswick Township High School. Production dates are April 7, 8 and 9 at the high school. Director Michael Hritz is seeking an all-adult cast. No experience is necessary. Details: (732) 247-0922, ext. 475.
Monmouth Conservatory of Music will hold auditions for its Youth and Children’s Chorus for ages 7-18. No experience is necessary. Audition dates are Jan. 24, 26 and 31. Weekly rehearsals are Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. for grades two through six, and Wednesdays from 6:45-8:30 for grades seven through 12. The location is the Red Bank Intermediate School, Branch Avenue and Harding Road, Red Bank. The chorus offers performance, vocal training and development of musical skills. Details and appointments: (732) 741-8880.
A dinner-theater opening in February is running an ongoing talent search for actors and interns. Many positions need to be filled for Hitman interactive murder-mysteries, stage plays, and interactive rock ‘n’ roll fairy tales. Also needed are creative backstage personnel. Details and appointments: (888) 456-7469.
Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold auditions for experienced singers, January through June on Tuesday evenings by appointment only.
Auditions and chorus rehearsals are held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 65 W. Front St., Red Bank. The chorus, directed by Mark Shapiro, will perform Brahms’ “Alto Rhapsody” with guest star Barbara Dever from the Metropolitan Opera at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, on April 3, and Baroque music by Bliss, Handel an Purcell on June 11 at the First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank. Rehearsals are held September through June from 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Interested singers are invited to attend one of the first rehearsals. Details and appointments: (732) 933-9333 or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.
Ocean County College Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its spring production of “Live x 3,” a comedy by Yasmina Reza. Needed are two males and two females. Auditions will be held Jan. 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean County College Fine Arts Theatre, College Drive, Toms River. Callbacks will be Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. No phone calls; just show up. Scripts are on reserve in the OCC library. Performance dates are March 10-12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m.
First Avenue Playhouse will hold auditions for “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry. Jan. 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. at First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Scripts will be provided for reading; production will be in March. Details: (732) 291-7552 or www.firstavenueplayhouse.com.
Marlboro Players will hold auditions for its spring production of “Evita” on Jan. 24 from 8-10 p.m. and on Jan. 25 from 7-10 p.m. at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Topanemus Road, Marlboro. All roles are open. Needed are adults of all ages, and a children’s chorus for ages 8 and up. Those auditioning must be strong singers who move and act extremely well. Male and female ensemble must be strong contemporary musical theater singers, all ranges, all ages, all types, and some strong dancers, especially strong male dancers. The show is almost entirely sung. Those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of a short song of contemporary musical theater, and have an additional contrasting song ready if asked. Those auditioning should bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided (no tapes or CDs will be allowed). Show dates are in April. Details: (732) 972-7217 or e-mail [email protected].
Six Flags Great Adventure will hold auditions and interviews for dancers, singers, variety acts, costume characters, stunt performers, improvisational performers, technicians, greeters and management positions for the 2005 season, Jan. 24 at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54th St., New York City, and Feb. 5 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. On both days, registration will be held at 9 a.m., dance auditions will begin at 10 a.m., and auditions for all other performers will begin at noon. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and available to work throughout the season (April through September). Videotaped auditions will be accepted, and can be mailed to Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson 08527. Details: (732) 928-2000, ext. 2225; e-mail [email protected]; or visit www.sixflagsentertainment.com.
Brick Children’s Community Theatre will hold auditions for its spring show Jan. 29-30 at the Brick Civic Plaza. On Jan. 29, auditions for ages 4-6 will be held at 1:30 p.m., for ages 7-11 at 2:30 p.m., and for ages 12 and up at 4 p.m. On Jan. 30, auditions for ages 4-6 will be held at 2:30 p.m., ages 7-11 at 3:30 p.m., and ages 12 and up at 5 p.m. Those auditioning will be taught a song. Details: (732) 920-9041.