Stage auditions

"Hansel and Gretel," Missoula Children's Theatre, Monday, 4-6 p.m., Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. 7720 South.

Students ages K-12 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours.

Show is Sept. 20. E-mail producer_suzanne@msn.com with questions.

"Miracle on 42nd Street," Tuesday, 5-9 p.m., by appointment only, Desert Star Theatre, 4861 S. State, Murray.

All roles are open for adults of all ages, and directors are looking for females ages 8-11. Prepare a funny joke or short monologue told in an outrageous character as well as 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway or Christmas song. Bring sheet music, an accompanist provided. No minus tracks or a cappella singing.

Show dates Nov. 13-Jan. 3. Call 266-2600 for an appointment.

"Little Women," Friday, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry.

No one under age 16. Auditioners should be prepared to sing 16 bars of a Broadway song that shows vocal range. Some reading from the script may be required.

Show dates are Dec. 5-22, directed by Cara Secrist.

Sound Machine, top teen vocal jazz group, Friday, 3:30 p.m., The Kaesung Studios, 236 S. Main, Springville.

Auditions will consist of assessing singers' musicality, including blending, sight reading, intonation and ability to take direction. Looking for ages 13-19. Besides performing and touring, this year's group will receive instruction in music, voice, dance and performing.

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