Auditions

• Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has auditions for a concert version of the Gershwins' folk opera "Porgy and Bess" from 7 to 9 p.m. March 14 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Call (847) 448-8260 for more information.

• The first-ever Port Clinton Film Festival in Highland Park seeks entries. Postmark deadline is April 20. Call (847) 433-8660 or visit www.BitterJester.com for more information.

• The Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wis., seeks actors and performers for its 2008 summer season. Auditions are March 1 and 2 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Visit www.RenFair.com for more details.

• Facets' Young Chicago Critics is seeking applications for its 2008 summer program for kids aged 7 to 14 learn what it takes to produce, perform and critique films. Deadline is April 4 and cost per child is $325. Visit www.facets.org for more information.

• GreenMan Theatre Troupe has auditions for Steve Martin's comedy adaptation of Carl Sternheim's "The Underpants" at 1 p.m. March 2 and at 7 p.m. March 3 and 5 at the Elmhurst Masonic Lodge, 103 Arthur St., Elmhurst. Call (630) 464-2646 or www.greenmantheatre.com for more information.

• The Riverfront Playhouse has auditions for Patrick Marber's adults-only drama "Closer" at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 11 S. Water St., Aurora. Roles are open for two women and two men ranging in age from early 20s to early 40s. For more information, call (630) 897-9496 or visit www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.

• Grove Players has auditions for Tom Dudzick's 1950s Catholic comedy "Over the Tavern" from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday 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.

• 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.

• 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.