Local tryouts

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• The Palatine Children's Chorus has auditions for kids who will be at least 8 years old by December for its Treble Choir and Intermezzo Choir on Wednesday, Sept. 1. All auditions are by appointment only. Call (847) 705-5123 ext. 237.

• 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 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.

• Shakespeare in the Classroom has auditions for adult actors to appear in select scenes from "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Hamlet" during the day in area K-12 schools and colleges. Auditions are from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, and from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Aurora Community Center, 501 College Ave., Aurora. For more information, visit storefrontshakespeare.org or call (630) 677-0983.

• 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 Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy seeks local youth to audition for a variety of tuition-based performance opportunities. All auditions are open and held at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Everyone should bring a head shot and a resume to the audition.

Teenagers ages 13-19 can audition for a "Glee" Show Choir from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, or from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of a contemporary song and be prepared to dance.

Youth ages 10-19 are invited to audition for a stage version of Disney's 1951 animated feature "Alice in Wonderland" from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, or from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue, memorize 16 bars of a song and be prepared to dance.

Kids ages 6 to 9 can audition for "Sleeping Beauty" from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue and prepare 16 bars of a song with a CD backing track.

Teenagers aged 13 to 19 can audition for "A Night in Transylvania" from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script.

Call (630) 443-0438 or visit noblefool.org 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.