Stage auditions

"Black Comedy," Sept. 24, 1-5 p.m. The first hour (1-2 p.m.), is reserved for AEA (Equity) actors only, Pioneer Memorial Theatre Company, 400 S. 1400 East.

AEA MEMBERS ONLY may e-mail Elizabeth Williamson at elizabeth.williamson@ptc.utah.edu for an appointment.

Non-equity members must sign up in the office, Room 325 of the theater.

All roles are available; auditions will be held for actors ages 18 and up. The script and sides are available in the office.

Show dates are Jan. 14-29, directed by Jeff Steitzer.

"Plaid Tidings," Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem.

All roles are open, including the four men, as well as a young boy or girl to play The Littlest Angel and 12 Rockette-style female dancers.

Men 19 and older should prepare 16 measures of a Broadway-style song. An accompanist, boom box and iPod player will be available. Children will need to recite a one-minute (or less) poem or story.

Dance auditions are Sept. 25, 10 a.m.

Shows are Nov. 26-Dec. 18, directed by Robinne Booth. For more information, visit www.scera.org

"Miracle on Third and Main," Sept. 25, noon, Off-Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main.

All roles open, including parts of children 8-14 years and adults 18 and older. Come prepared to sing your favorite Christmas song with a minus track and to read cold from the script. Bring a current headshot and resume.

Directed by Jillene Stark, call 801-355-4628 for more information.

"Christmas Carol," Sept. 23, children 5-7 p.m., adults 7:15-9 p.m.; and Sept. 24, adults, 7-9 p.m., Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem.

All roles, except Scrooge, are open. Looking for adults and children 9 years and older.

Children do not need to sing. Adults should prepare 16 bars of a classic musical theater song; an accompanist will be provided; bring sheet music. Actors should also be familiar with a proper British and/or cockney accent for a short cold read. "Singing only" roles are available.

Shows are Dec. 3-23, directed by Jerry Elison. Call 801-226-8600 to schedule an appointment.

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