Camp Openings
Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro offers kids a free weeklong day camp experience. The camp, for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade, will be held Monday to Friday, July 29 to August 2, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The theme “Turn It Up” combines biblical teaching with interactive activities through daily bible lessons, music time, recreation, snack time, and stage performances. Visit princetonalliance.org/camp.
Mercer County Community College has openings in several summer camp programs, including Camp College, Sports Camps, and Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops. There are many schedule options available. All camp programs are based at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, through Friday, August 16. Call 609-570-3779.
West Windsor Arts Center also has spaces available in summer programs for ages 5 and up, in environmental art, film making, studio art, multi arts, and more. Call 609-716-1931 or visit www.WestWindsorArts.org.
Auditions
Maurer Productions has auditions for “Spamalot” on Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 14, noon to 5 p.m., at Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. All roles are open to actors, singers, and dancers ages 18 years and older. The show will include 16 to 20 actors to play more than 40 roles.
A dance core of both men and women who do not need to sing is also needed. Sign up for an audition time in the first hour of each audition day. E-mail audition@mponstage.com, or call 609-882-2292.
West Windsor Library will be holding open auditions for its annual Halloween Playfest on Saturdays, July 27 and August 3, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, July 31 and August 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Performances are Friday to Sunday, October 18 to 20, featuring three short Halloween plays for actors ages 12 to 17 with some adult roles; and performances on Friday to Sunday, October 25 to 27, featuring “The Revenants,” a full-length play for actors age nine to adult. Auditions will consist of readings from the scripts. Scripts are available at the library reference desk or can be sent by E-mail. Auditions will take place at the West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction. Rehearsals will begin in early September. Volunteers are also needed to help with makeup, costumes, and set construction. Call director Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or E-mail mkerr@mcl.org.
Villagers Theater has auditions for “A Chorus Line” on Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m. Character parts and cut dancer roles for men and women, ages 18 to 35. Performances are weekends, November 8 to 24. E-mail marie@villagerstheatre.com.
For Singers
Sharim V’Sharot: People of Song, a 24-voice Jewish choir, is seeking new members for the upcoming season. The largely a cappella choir has openings for all voices. Weekly rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 3, in Lawrenceville. Visit www.sharimvsharot.com, call 609-22- CHOIR, or E-mail info@SharimVSharot.org.
For Young Musicians
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is holding open auditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6 and 7, and Wednesday, September 11. GPYO’s ensembles include Prep Strings & Orchestra for younger and developing players, Concert Orchestra for intermediate and advancing players, and Symphonic Orchestra for advanced high school musicians. There are seats open in all sections except for high school flutes. Audition requirements are at www.gpyo.org/auditions. Contact Mark Morris at mmorris8@gmail.com.
For Teens
Princeton Public Library offers a drama workshop for high school students from Monday to Friday, August 19 to 23. Enrollment is limited to 25 and a commitment for the entire week is required. Register at princetonlibrary.org.
Young Scholars’ Institute and instructors from Princeton Review present a six week course focusing on math and verbal instruction for the SAT I. The next session begins in October. Register at 609-393-3220 or info@youngscholarsoftrenton.org.
Coordinator Needed
American Repertory Ballet seeks a development coordinator, a newly created position to play a role in the organization’s fundraising efforts that support.
Position requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher and three to five years related work experience. Submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Christine Chen, managing director, by E-mail to cchen@arballet.org with subject line: “Development Coordinator Position.”
For the Young
State Theater offers 22 performances of 10 difference productions for performances for schools. The eclectic group of shows includes “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Nutcracker,” “Carmen,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Beyond the Bog Road,” and more. Tickets are $6 to $10. www.statetheatrenj.org or call 732-246-8469.
Emotional Eating
Princeton House Behavioral Health offers an emotional eating outpatient program for women who cope with their emotions by overeating or under eating. The new offering is at 1000 Herrontown Road, Princeton.
Emotional Eating is offered at a partial hospital (6 hours per day) or intensive outpatient (3 hours) level for three to five days per week. Most insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Call 888-437-1610.
