Auditions, arts agenda
• The Prospect Players hold auditions for a new musical revue called "A Run-Through for Angels" from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at Unity Church, 259 E. Central, Des Plaines. Performances are in January. Call (847) 427-1727 or (224) 217-8749 to schedule an appointment.
• The Children's Theatre Company's auditions for "Pinocchio" are 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Visit http://learn.southsuburbancollege.edu for more information.
• Acappellago, an adult volunteer a cappella chamber choir, holds auditions by appointment for new singers for its sixth season during November and December. All voice parts are open, but tenors and basses are particularly sought. Rehearsals begin Jan. 13 for the show "Escape to… Wonderland." Call (708) 484-3797 or visit www.acappellago.org for more information.
• Steel Beam Theatre auditions kids aged 9 to 16 for Carrie Dabelow's new adaptation of "Twelve Dancing Princesses" from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. If cast, tuition will be $195, which includes script, T-shirt, costume and two tickets to the show. Call (630) 587-8521 for more information.
• The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) holds Stanger Young Artists Concerto Auditions on Feb. 2 in Irion Hall, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst. The Stanger Competition offers high school students a chance to perform a concerto movement with the ESO and a monetary award of $300. Application deadline is Dec. 7 with a $35 application fee (there are only 25 spots available). Forms can be downloaded at www.elmhurstsymphony.org. For information, call (630) 941-0202.
• Steel Beam Theatre holds "The John Deaver 'A Christmas Story' Short Story/Memoir Contest" open to children, high school students and adults. Winners receive a cash honorarium, two tickets to "A Christmas Story," publication in a booklet and a chance to read the story in front of an audience. Visit www.steelbeamtheatre.com for information.
• The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra has openings in the brass sections, percussion and strings. The ensemble rehearses on Monday evenings at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan. Call (847) 360-4740 for information.
• My Fruit Roll-Ups is holding an "Eat My Words" contest to find America's funniest kids between the ages of 8 to 12 to promote its new customizable messages on its products. Parents can send VHS or DVD videos up to one minute in length of their children performing jokes along with an entry form found at www.myfruitrollups.com. There are cash and food prizes. Entries are accepted through Dec. 11.
• The Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band seeks new members. Openings are in the oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, bari-saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone and tuba sections. Rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1177 Howard St., Des Plaines. Call (847) 391-2395 or visit www.desplainesconcertband.org for information.