McCarter Theater invites children, ages 5 to 13, to sign ups for “A Christmas Carol” auditions on Wednesday, September 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the lobby at 91 University Place, Princeton. Children will be screened, measured, and given appointments for the actual auditions, which will be held on Saturday, September 25. No auditions will be given without an appointment. Rehearsals begin Thursday, November 11. The production runs Sundays, December 5 through December 26. For more information, E-mail casting@mccarter.org or visit www.mccarter.org.
Kelsey Players has auditions for ages 12 to 17 for “High School Musical 2, Jr.” on Thursday, September 30, 6 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theater or pop song, be prepared to dance, and bring a resume and photo. E-mail Amy Bessellieu at bessalle@mccc.edu or call 609-570-3581. The production opens Friday, February 25.
Sourland Hills Actors Guild has auditions for ages 10 to 88 for “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 and 15, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Otto Kaufman Community Center, 356 Skillman Road, Skillman. Prepare 16 bars from a Broadway show and be prepared to dance. Performances are November 19, 20, and 21, at Montgomery High School. E-mail info@sourlandhills.org or visit www.sourlandhills.org for information.
Classes
Community Conservatory and Lights Camera Acting offer 10-week interactive theater programs for ages 3 to adult in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. For information contact Aviva Meyrowitz at 215-348-8373 or E-mail aviva@lcacting.com.
Arts Council of Princeton presents classes for adults, teens, and children in the visual, literary, and performing arts beginning Friday, September 10. Open house is Sunday, September 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 102 Witherspoon Street. Call 609-924-8777 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org for classes and schedules.
Princeton Airport offers evening pilot courses through Raritan Valley Flying School beginning Wednesday, September 15. 41 Airpark Road, Montgomery. Call 609-921-3100 or visit www.princetonairport.com.
Donate Please
Boys & Girls Club of Trenton requests that donations of school supplies be made at one of the Mercer-area Staples stores to help underserved youth in the area. Teens are invited to register for the “Do Something 101” program to collect school supplies. Visit www.bgctrenton.org or www.staples.com.
Health
4elements presents kettlebell training for all ages and fitness levels in both private and group class settings. Shaped like a cannon ball with a U-shaped handle, kettlebells are cast iron weights with a handled grip. Classes will be offered in East Windsor and Plainsboro. Contact Debbie Zboray at 609-203-2199, E-mail fourelementsfitness@gmail.com, or visit 4elementspersonaltraining.com.
Volunteer Please
Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness seeks volunteers to train to be tax preparers and bilingual volunteers to help with two new locations. Contact Tarry Truitt at ttruitt@merceralliance.org for information.
