Local auditions

• The New Classic Singers has auditions by appointment only for its 36-member ensemble in August. Call (630) 942-2552 or e-mail lrk@newclassicsingers.org.

• The Schaumburg Dance Ensemble continues its auditions for "The Nutcracker" for advanced and intermediate dancers ages 13 and up (and for adults) from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Those auditioning should bring character shoes, jazz shoes and pointe shoes. Visit prairiecenter.org or call (847) 885-3376 for more information.

• Petite Opera Productions has gingerbread children chorus auditions for its November production of the 1893 opera "Hansel and Gretel." Boys and girls must be under 5-foot-5-inches and have good soprano voices. Auditions are in Park Ridge by appointment only between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Aug. 21. To request an audition, call (847) 553-4442. Visit petiteopera.org.

• The State Street Dance Studio has auditions for its production of "The Nutcracker" on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 9 N. Forth St., Geneva. Kids ages 5 to 6 are seen at 11 a.m., kids ages 7 to 8 are seen at 11:30 p.m., kids ages 9 to 11 are seen at 12:30 p.m., kids ages 12 and up at the beginner level are seen at 1:30 p.m., kids ages 12 and up at the intermediate level are seen at 2:30 p.m., and adults auditioning for the party scene are seen at 3:30 p.m. Call (630) 232-0444 or visit statestreetdancestudio.com.

• Albright Theatre Company has auditions for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug. 22 and 23, at the Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Visit albrighttheatre.com or call (630) 406-8838.

• The Oak Park Concert Chorale has auditions for its 30th Anniversary Season, which features a Baroque Fest for the spring concert. Auditions are by appointment; call (847) 420-9200 or visit oakparkconcertchorale.org.

• The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging sponsors a Senior Idol talent competition for amateur performers ages 60 and up on or before Tuesday, Aug. 24. Deadline to enter is Monday, Aug. 23, or until all audition spots are full at Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The Senior Idol entry fee is $10 for individuals and $20 for groups up to four. Eight talent finalists will be invited to the Senior Lifestyle Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 2, where three winners will collect cash and other prizes ranging in value from $50 to $150. For entry forms, visit seniorlifestyleexpo.org or call (630) 293-5990.

• Dancenter North has auditions on Tuesday, Aug. 24, for student ballet dancers to appear in its annual production of "The Magic of the Nutcracker." Auditions are at 540 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For specific information and to receive an audition packet, call (847) 367-7970. Additional auditions for choral groups, boys for the party and battle scenes and party-scene adults are in September.

• The Improv Playhouse has auditions for kids in third through ninth grade to appear in a youth theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic 1943 musical "Oklahoma!" from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 28, at 735 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. For information, call (847) 968-4529 or visit improvplayhouse.com

• The Improv Playhouse has auditions for kids in third through ninth grade to appear in a youth theater production of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, and from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at 735 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. For information, call (847) 968-4529 or visit improvplayhouse.com

• Acappellago, an adult volunteer a cappella chamber choir performing in the Western suburbs, has auditions in August by appointment for additional singers for its ninth season. Auditions are open to all voice parts, but tenors and basses are particularly sought. Rehearsals begin Sunday, Sept. 12, in Naperville. To arrange an audition, e-mail music@acappellago.org or visit acappellago.org.

• Grove Players has auditions for Lionel Bart's 1960s musical "Oliver!" based upon Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist" at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. For kids ages 9 and older, auditions are from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. Adult auditions are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, and from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. Those auditioning should prepare 32 measures of a song demonstrating vocal range, and be prepared to learn a dance routine. English/Cockney accents are preferred, but not required. Call (630) 717-6993 or visit groveplayers.org.

• The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale has auditions for its 2010-11 season from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Call (630) 415-3066 or visit gewchorale.org for more information.

• Dancenter North has auditions for its student dance companies on Monday, Aug. 23, at 540 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Soul-2-Soles Tap Company has auditions for dancers ages 10 to 13 at 5:15 p.m. and dancers ages 14 and up at 6:15 p.m. The Upstairs Jazz Company has auditions for dancers ages 10 to 13 at 7:15 p.m. and dancers ages 14 and older at 8:15 p.m. Call (847) 367-7970.

• GreenMan Theatre has auditions for Lanford Wilson's drama "The Rimers of Eldritch" at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, and at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 23 and 24, at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. Call (630) 464-2646 or visit greenmantheatre.com.

• The College of Lake County Theatre Department has auditions for its children's production of "Stuart Little" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 24 and 25, at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. For more information, call (847) 543-2967 or e-mail tmitchell@clcillinois.edu.

• The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College has auditions for its November production of Agatha Christie's mystery "And Then There Were None" from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 30 and 31, in Room D167 at McHenry County College, 8900 Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Auditions are open to students and community members. For information, call (815) 455-8746 or send an e-mail to jgeller1960@yahoo.com.

• TownSquare Players has auditions for Rupert Holmes' 1986 Tony Award-winning English musical hall-styled show "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 30 and 31, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Call (815) 790-7883 or visit tspinc.org for more information.

• The nonprofit Northwest Cultural Council provides exhibition opportunities to local artists through its Corporate Gallery Program. Applications for two- and three-dimensional artworks are now being accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 1. There is a $25 jury fee and other requirements. Visit northwestculturalcouncil.org or call (847) 991-7966.

• Steel Beam Theatre has auditions for kids ages 9 to 16 to appear in a tuition-based production of the musical "Aladdin and his Wonderful, Magical Lamp" from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Call (630) 587-8521 or visit steelbeamtheatre.com.

• Janus Theatre Company has auditions for Shakespeare's historical tragedy "Richard III" from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. Auditions are by appointment only. Visit janustheatre.wordpress.com or e-mail stage manager Kate Collins at collins.a.kate@gmail.com for more information.

• College of DuPage College Theatre has auditions for its fall productions of "Dark Play or Stories for Boys" and "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, and at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the Studio Theater of the McAninch Arts Center at 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Auditions are cold readings from the script. Children's auditions for "A Christmas Carol" are to be scheduled at a later date. Call (630) 942-4000 for more information.

• Improv Playhouse Creative Outreach and Education has auditions for a bilingual production of "La Pastorela" (about a group of shepherds trying to find Bethlehem) from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 7 and 8, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Call (847) 968-4529 or visit improvplayhouse.com for more information.

• Illinois artists are invited to submit applications to the Illinois Artisans Program. Submission deadline is Friday, Sept. 10. Visit museum.state.il.us/artisans.

• The Rialto Square Theatre's "Rialto Idol" Singing Competition returns for a second season. The competition is divided into two categories: a Junior Idol for contestants ages 5 to 15 and for ages 16 and older. Those interested must submit a short personal biography, a four-minute video audition and an application fee which runs from $10-$20. These items must be received at the Rialto Administrative offices no later than Friday, Sept. 10. For information, visit rialtosquare.com or call (815) 726-7171 ext. 209.

• The Burr Ridge Village Center is seeking artists to submit work for its two-day Art on the Green 2010 on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. More than $3,000 will be available in prize money. Apply online through zapplication.com. Call (630) 654-2782 or visit shopburrridge.com.

• Albright Theatre Company has auditions for a November production of "The Uninvited" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, September 12 and 13, at the Batavia Government Center (third floor), 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Auditions are open for six women (ages 20-60) and four men (ages 20-60). Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Visit albrighttheatre.com or call (630) 406-8838 for more information.

• The Elmhurst Choral Union has auditions for its 2010-11 season, which includes performances of Handel's Messiah and Brahms' Requiem. Auditions are open to those who can read music. Tenors and basses are particularly sought. To reserve an audition time on Monday, Sept. 20, call (630) 758-1100 or visit elmhurstchoralunion.org.

• The Neo-Futurists has an open call for artists to submit a portrait of President Barack Obama to hang in the Neo-Futurarium's Hall of Presidents gallery. There is a $250 cash prize for the winner. The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. There is a $10 entry fee. Visit neofuturists.org for more information.

• The Chicago regional auditions for Juilliard Dance are on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. Application deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 1. For further information, call (212) 799-5000, ext. 506 or e-mail danceadmissions@juilliard.edu.