Auditions
Director, Nicholas Pecht, and producer, Hayley Rubins-Topoleski, are seeking a fun, diverse cast for a special, one-night only Holiday Extravaganza at the ActorsNET of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. This musical revue / cabaret-style performance will be a party: Imagine a holiday party with your theater-friends — singing, “dancing,” “drinking,” and just good fun.
Auditions take place Sunday and Monday, October 27 and 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. The performance takes place Sunday, December 15, at 7 p.m.
There will be mandatory rehearsals on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, December 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. Additional rehearsal dates will be determined by cast and crew availability, with approximately two rehearsals in November, and one possible additional rehearsal in December.
Please contact Hayley at hayley@actorsnetbucks.org with any questions.
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages, and abilities. All roles are non-equity and unpaid. The theater seeks both soloists and ensemble members. All cast members will be on stage for most of the performance as “party goers.” Ensemble members will sing group numbers only and soloists will sing one or more songs alone (or in duets or small groups) and will also sing in group numbers.
Soloists should come prepared to perform a holiday-themed song as you would at the performance. You must bring sheet music. For duets or small group numbers, soloists will be expected to audition together. Soloists, including duets and small group numbers, will have minimal rehearsal time, so they should plan to rehearse on their own. Please communicate at the audition if you are willing to be an ensemble member.
Prospective ensemble members may bring sheet music of a favorite holiday song, but the theater will have traditional holiday sheet music for you to choose from — but only one copy, so best to pick a song with lyrics that you know. Ensemble members are not required to be outstanding singers.
Kelsey Theater on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College hosts auditions for Sarah Ruhl’s “The Clean House,” presented by Shakespeare ’70.
“The Clean House” is a funny, quirky, touching play about a young woman from Brazil and the women she meets after coming to the States.
For this production, Shakespeare ’70 is seeking a total of five actors. All roles are non-equity and unpaid. They are Matilde, female identifying, mid 20s to early 30s, born in Brazil; Ana, female identifying, mid 50s to mid (to possibly late) 60s, Argentinian; Lane, female identifying, early 50s to early 60s, American; Virginia, Female identifying, late 50s to mid 60s, American; and Charles, male identifying, 50s to early 60s.
Performances are scheduled for Fridays through Sundays, January 17 through 26, 2025. Auditions take place Wednesday and Thursday, November 6 and 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Check the Kelsey Theatre sign board for a room location on the day of your audition.
Visit kelsey.mccc.edu/auditions.shtml for more information and to make an audition appointment. Contact Jake Burbage at shakespeare70inc@gmail.com with questions.
Tax-Aide Program Seeks Volunteers
The Mercer County AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is seeking volunteers to prepare federal and state tax returns.
Mercer Tax-Aide volunteers prepare tax returns in Princeton, West Windsor, Hopewell Township, Pennington, Lawrence, Hamilton, Robbinsville, as well as in Plainsboro.
New volunteers attend training classes in November, December and January. IRS certification is part of the training program. Tax preparation begins in February.
All levels and types of experience are welcome. AARP membership is not required. New volunteers will work with a small group of well-trained veteran volunteers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers prepare millions of tax returns across the country each year. Taxpayers of any age can take advantage this free service.
To learn more about the program and sign up, visit www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669.
Call for Volunteers
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, please go to: www.volgistics.com/appform/2127944197.
