Martian Memories?
War of the Worlds revisited by UK-based author and journalist writing a book about the Orson Welles famous radio drama which did so much to frighten New Jersey residents in October, 1938. The author seeks people with memories, anecdotes, or material — especially from people whose family might have been residing in the Grovers Mill area at the time and recall how the famous broadcast affected their lives and communities. Write to him at `Melody House,’ 22 Ashford Crescent, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 3ED, England, or send an E-mail to alan@alangallop.co.uk. His phone number in the UK is 0044 1784 246821.
Auditions
Yardley Players Theater Company seeks four men and four women, ages 20 to 50, for “Clue, the Musical.” Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, 1 to 4 p.m., at Kelsey Theater, West Windsor. Contact Howard Matter for appointment at 215-675-0262 or E-mail hmatter@comcast.net.
Pierrot Productions seeks two actors for “Falsettos” to portray Mendel (the psychiatrist) and Whizzer (Marvin’s boyfriend), and older performers for “Follies.” Mendel, a baritone, is age 40 to 50. Whizzer, a tenor, is in his late 20s to mid-30s. Prepare a song from any stage musical and a short monologue. Performances begin September 28. Follies opens in November. E-mail pierrotinfo@aol.com or call 609-658-1233 to schedule an appointment.
Omicron Theater Productions seek actors for speaking and non-speaking parts, male and females, ages 20s to 50s. Also back stage help. Call for appointment. 6090-443-5598
For Kids
Princeton Area Homeschool Choir is enrolling youth ages five to seven for the 2007-08 choir year. E-mail homeschoolchoir@aol.com or call 908-242-2183.
Writers Corner USA offers creative writing summer camp workshops for grades five to seven in the morning and grades eight to eleven in the afternoon, in Doylestown, PA. July 9 to August 10. www.writerscornerusa.com or call 215-230-1070.
Young Audiences of New Jersey and Grounds for Sculpture team up for a week-long summer art program for ages eight to twelve. Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $375. Register at 609-243-9000.
Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center offers summer camp for overweight teenagers. Monday to Friday, June 25 to 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Includes a two-week membership at the fitness club. $300. 609-333-8698. 1225 Route 206, Princeton.
Princeton Public Library is continuing to accept original film submissions for the two-day student film and video festival on July 18 and 19. Guidelines and entry forms are at www.princetonlibrary.org/teens/media/index.html. VHS or DVD accepted. 609-924-9529, ext. 247.
Donate Please
Princeton YMCA seeks donations to help with the scholarship fund for more than 50 families in need of camp this summer. www.princetonymca.org, send tax-deductible contributions to Family YMCA Camp Scholarship Fun, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton 08540, or call Kate Story at 609-497-9622.
For Artists
Morven Museum and Garden seeks proposals for a decorated tree to be featured in this year’s Festival of Trees. Proposal should include a title theme as well as a clear description of how you intend to decorate the tree. Call Michelle Sheridan at 609-924-8144 for guidelines. Deadline is Friday, July 6.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts offers individual artist fellowship guidelines and applications in choreography, design, emerging and new genres including visual arts, media, music composition, painting, and works on paper. Applications must be submitted online at www.njartscouncil.org. Deadline is Monday, July 16.
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks works by artists ages 18 and over with disabilities for a gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. The gallery features exhibits, receptions, and public events. Deadline is Wednesday, June 25. Call 732-745-3885 or E-mail info@vsanj.org for information.
25th Anniversary?
Quick Check New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is offering a free hot air balloon ride to one lucky couple looking to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at the festival. Send names, city in which you live, telephone number, and the date of your anniversary to information@balloonfestival.com.
For Singers
Community Christian Choir is accepting registration for new singers on Friday, June 22, 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 23, 9 to 11 a.m. Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church Street, Allentown. For ages kindergarten through adult. www.ccchoir.com 609-587-7076.
Fitness
Holsome Holistic Center, 27 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, offers a five-day yoga intensive with Michael Cremone. Monday to Friday, June 25 to 29, 6 to 8 a.m. Register. $110. www.cremoneyoga.com. 609-279-1592.
Bach Ballet offers “Summer Evening Ballet,” an intermediate or advanced ballet technique class, June 26 to July 26. 6 to 7:30 p.m. $180. Also, “Fosse Workshop,” a jazz technique class followed by Fosse choreography, for ages nine through adult. Monday to Thursday, July 16 to 19. $200. Also, “Princesses of the Ballet,” Monday to Thursday, July 9 to 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages four to eight to rehearse dance pieces by princesses of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and the Nutcracker. $280. Register. 609-773-0088.
