Local auditions
• Reign Down Enterprises has auditions for an October run of the stage production "Eyes Haven't Seen" from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Tuley Park Field House, 9001 S. King Drive, Chicago. Visit ReignDownPro.com for more information.
• The Lyric Opera of Chicago holds auditions for 18 solo dancers for its 2010 production of "The Damnation of Faust" from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Dancers should have a strong background in both classical ballet and modern dance. No walk-ins will be seen, so appointments must be made. Call (312) 827-3567.
• TownSquare Players is seeking applicants for the positions of producer and artistic director for its November production of Ken Ludwig's "Leading Ladies" at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Those interested should e-mail a letter of interest with resume to resume@tspinc.org. The deadline is Monday, June 15. Visit tspinc.org for more information.
• Janus Theatre Company has auditions for Hurt McDermott's romantic comedy "Repeat W/Madeline" from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. Auditions are cold readings from the script and by appointment only. Visit janustheatre. word press.com.
• Director Diana Martinez and the R.Ed.I. Foundation seeks 10 multiethnic actors to perform in an ensemble show that might tour to suburban and city high schools this fall. Those auditioning must be strong actors who can sing and dance well while portraying urban teenagers ages 16-22. Auditions are by appointment and held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moves Dance, 14 E. State St., North Aurora. For more information, call (708) 431-4233 or send an e-mail to standupauditions@gmail.com.
• The Dance Center of Columbia College seeks contemporary dance artists to apply for "The A.W.A.R.D. Show! 2009: Chicago" with the chance of winning $10,000 in grant money. Applicants must be prepared to showcase 12 to 15 minutes of a complete work, excerpt or work in progress. The local application dates are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, June 24 through 27, at 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Applications must be sent to the Joyce Theater Foundation, 175 8th Ave., New York, NY 10011. Visit joyce.org.
• The Irish American Heritage Center's Irish Fest is holding a Children's Singing Contest for kids ages 12 and under (Clovers) and teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 (Shamrocks). Preliminary auditions are at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, with a sing-off at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Advance registration is required, and forms must be submitted by noon on Saturday, July 11. Visit irishfestchicago.com or call (773) 282-7035.
• The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission seeks artists to participate in the second annual Alley of Art show (part of "Walkabout: Theatre On Your Feet," on three Saturdays in August). E-mail elginarts@gmail.com.
• The Curt Teich Postcard Archives at the Lake County Discovery Museum is calling for entries for its eighth biannual Postcard Art Competition and Exhibition. Artists ages 18 and older may submit original works on a 4-by-6-inch postcard. Deadline for entries is Monday, July 13. Call (847) 968-3381 or visit lcfpd.org for information.
• The 29th annual Carey Rose Winski Dance Scholarship Competition is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. The competition is open to any U.S. dancer between the ages of 13 and 18. Competitors participate in a one-hour classical warmup class and perform two three-minute solos in classical ballet and a modern style (no tap). For more information, write to the Carey Rose Winski Memorial Foundation, Inc., 69 Woodley Road, Winnetka, Ill. 60093.