Auditions

• Elgin Community College Theatre auditions for its production of Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 teenage drama "Spring Awakening." Auditions for men and women aged 16 to 35 are scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays in Room 284D in the Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Call (847) 214-7188 to request an audition time.

• Open auditions for the Performing Arts at Oakton production of Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21 at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Call (847) 635-1901 for more information.

• Grove Players has auditions for Tom Dudzick's 1950s Catholic comedy "Over the Tavern" from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 and 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin Ave., Downers Grove. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Visit www.groveplayers.org for more information.

• The Arts Education Department of Victory Gardens Theater seeks gifted high school writers for "Sound Off," a free intensive play-writing program for students to work with experienced playwrights. The deadline for application is March 28. Call (773) 549-5788 ext. 2134 for more information.

• The Sister Cities Commission of Naperville seeks student artists to enter its contest with the theme of "A Reflection of Your Community." The deadline is 4 p.m. March 28 and entries are accepted 1 to 4 p.m. March 26-28 at Naperville City Hall, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Visit www.sister-cities.org for more information.

• Stage Coach Players has auditions for its 2008 season of shows from 1 to 4 p.m. March 8 and 9 and from 7 to 9 p.m. March 10 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell, DeKalb. Shows include: "Heaven Can Wait," "Communicating Doors," "Bye, Bye, Birdie," "The Curious Savage," "All My Sons" and "Over the River and Through the Woods." Call (815) 758-1940 for more information.

• Steel Beam Children's Theatre has auditions for kids ages 9 to 16 for a musical version of "Robin Hood" from 3 to 5 p.m. March 1 at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. This is a tuition-based production; cost is $195 and includes a copy of the script, costume, T-shirt and two complimentary tickets. Most rehearsals are on Saturdays and performances are on Saturdays April 12 to May 24. Visit www.SteelBeamTheatre.com for more information.

• Big Noise Theatre Company has auditions for the award-winning "Urinetown: The Musical" at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Those auditioning should prepare a humorous song and be dressed to dance. Call (708) 763-0056 for more information or visit www.bignoise.org.

• The Elmhurst Historical Society is collecting and displaying community photos for a "Picturing What Matters to You" display space. To contribute, send a non-returnable copy of a photograph (not larger than 8 by 10 inches) that reflects your values by Feb. 29 to 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Electronic JPEG or PDF can be e-mailed to nancy.himmes@elmhurst.org. Not all photos will be used. Call (630) 530-6874 for more information.

• The Illinois Humanities Council's upcoming deadline for major grant proposals of amounts up to $10,000 must be postmarked by Feb. 15. More information can be found at www.prairie.org/grants or by calling (312) 422-5580.

• The Albright Theatre Company has auditions for "The Outsiders," a play by Christopher Sergel based upon the book by S.E. Hinton, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18 at 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Call (630) 406-8838 or visit www.albrighttheatre.com for more information.

• As part of its 2009 celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial, Ravinia Festival is challenging composers to create new piano trios inspired by the words of the 16th president. Winning composers receive a $5,000 award along with multiple performances from their submitted work. A complete entry form with all the rules and regulations can be found at www.ravinia.org.

• Steppenwolf Theatre Company is accepting application for its 2008-2010 African-American Fellowship, a two-year professional development program for early and mid-career African-American arts administrators. Application deadline is March 15. Visit www.steppenwolf.org for more information.