[DIY] of your choice & bring a copy of the music for accompanist. Purnell Center for the Arts, Oakland. 412-241-4044. GEYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Auditions for Man of LaMancha. Aug. 25-26. Men ages 20+, 12-16 bars of a classic musical theater piece & cold readings. www.geyerpac.com Scottdale. 724-887-0887. HOPE ACADEMY. Auditions for Hope Academy’s Teen Theater Company. Applications due Aug. 23, audition times to follow. Looking for singers, dancers, actors & musicians. cathedralofhope.org/ hopeacademy/hat-co.html East Liberty Presbyterian Church, East Liberty. 412-441-3800 x 11. THE JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH. Fall auditions for talented 8th grade-12th grade singers for the 2013 season. Aug. 26-27. Email or call MaryColleen. mcseip@ themendelssohn.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. 724-263-5259. LATSHAW PRODUCTIONS. Auditions for male singers & female dancers, ages 18+ to perform in 2 upcoming touring shows, “American Bandstand” & “Christmas Memories”. Call for information. 724-853-4050. MCCAFFERY MYSTERIES. Ongoing auditions for actors ages 18+ for murder mystery shows performed in the Pittsburgh area. 412-833-5056. MCKEESPORT LITTLE THEATER. Auditions for The Westing Game. Aug. 25-26. Men/women age 13-70, cold readings. McKeesport. 412-673-1100. THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH. Fall auditions for all voice parts. Aug. 14-15. Those interested in scheduling an audition should review the audition criteria at www.themendelssohn.org. Email MaryColleen at mcseip@ themendelssohn.org or call. Third Presbyterian Church, Oakland. 724-263-5259. PRIME STAGE. Auditions for Turn of the Screw. Sep. 7-8. Seeking adult non-equity actors for the roles. SAG-AFTRA actors are also encouraged to audition. Prepare a 2-minute dramatic monologue using a British dialect. To schedule a time & for more information visit www.primestage.com. The Oakland School, Oakland. RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIR. Auditions for the 2013-2014 season. Aug. 19-20. For more information, email at jbj@ rccpittsburgh.com. East Liberty Presbyterian Church, East Liberty. 412-345-1722. SOUTH HILLS CHORALE. Holding auditions for all singing parts starting August 19. Repertoire ranges from popular to classical selections. Concerts in December & April. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings in Mt. Lebanon. For information/ to schedule an audition time, call or email southhillschorale@gmail.com.
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If you worry that folks nowadays spend too little time on hands-on creative endeavors, head to the third annual Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, happening Sunday at Buhl Community Park and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. The family-friendly event features dozens of regional makers — from kid inventors to indie crafters to robotics buffs — plus interactive demos, and a chance to learn about soldering, embroidery, creative engineering and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 18. Allegheny Square, North Side. $12-13. www.pghmakerfaire.com
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon. 412-780-9336. STAGE 62. Auditions for The Wedding Singer. August 19. Bring 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater or 80s rock song. Accompaniment provided. Dancers should prepare to audition for the choreographer. Cold readings will be provided, if necessary. www.stage62.org/auditions for information. Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall, Carnegie. WCCC BAND & CHOIR. Seeking singers & instrumentalist musicians for its community choir & band. Open to individuals of all ages & musical experience levels. Current members are high school & college students & community members. No audition, fees or tuition are required to join. Email bookerr@ wccc.edu or call for information. 724-925-5976. WESTMORELAND YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PHILHARMONIC. Auditions for fall season. Aug. 21 & 25. Open to area high school & college string, woodwind, brass & percussion players. www.westmoreland symphony.org Seton Hill University, Greensburg. 724-837-1850.
SUBMISSIONS BLAST FURNACE. Seeking submissions for Volume 3, Issue 3. Theme is “prized possessions,” tangible or otherwise. Submit no more than 3 of your best poems. blastfurnace.submittable. com/Submit THE DAP CO-OP. Seeking performers & artists to participate in First Fridays - Art in a Box. For more information, email thedapcoopzumba@hotmail.com. 412-403-7357.
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