Stage auditions

"Hairspray," July 15 and 16, 6-8 p.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem.

Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway or early 1960s-style song — do NOT audition with a song from "Hairspray." No appointment necessary. An accompanist will be provided as well as a CD player or iPod playback. Needed are singers and dancers — there will be no "dance only" roles.

Shows are Sept. 17-Oct. 4, directed by Shawn M. Mortensen.

"The Drowsy Chaperone," July 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City.

All roles are open to actors 21 and older. Come prepared with 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. No taped music or minus tracks.

Please bring a current photo and résumé.

Show dates are Oct. 5-Nov. 20, directed by David Tinney. Character descriptions and audition packets are available at www.halecentretheatre.org. Please call 801-984-9000 for an audition time.

"Damn Yankees," July 13, 6-9 p.m., The Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna.

Prepare 16 bars of an upbeat musical selection. Bring a headshot and résumé and a list of conflicts from July 19-Oct. 16.

Show dates are Sept. 10-Oct. 16; it's directed by Lee Anderson. Please call 801-347-7373 for more information.

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