Auditions
Stars in the Park seeks a strong Gospel singer to play the role of Reverend Hightower, a baritone, in “Bat Boy: the Musical.” The singer must be able to play a “fire and brimstone preacher” as well as sing the song, “A Joyful Noise.” 609-530-0912 for appointment. Opens July 27 at Kelsey Theater.
Villagers Theater has auditions for “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Sunday, July 8, at 6 p.m., and Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. The show opens on September 14. 415 Demott Lane, Somerset. www.villagerstheatre.com.
Yardley Players Theater Company has auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kelsey Theater. Roles include actors ages 20 to 50, four male baritones or tenors, and four females with a wide vocal range. Improvisation and/or dinner theater experience is helpful. Prepare a song and bring a photo and resume. Call Howard Matter at 215-675-0262.
For Kids
One Yoga & Wellness Center offers a six week summer yoga program for kids featuring 45 minute classes on Thursday mornings beginning July 12. $72. Register. www.oneyogacenter.net.
Raritan Valley College offers a 10-session course “Through the Lens & Curtain” for students ages 8 to 12 to study film and theater by connecting the two art forms. $315 for each two-week session. 908-526-1200, ext. 8404. www.raritanval.edu.
Raritan Valley College offers a fine and performing arts program for children ages 9 to 15. Sessions are July 9 to 20, and July 23 to August 3; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each session is $659. www.raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200.
Writers Corner USA offers one-week workshops for grades 5 to 11, from Monday, July 9 to Friday, August 10, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. www.writerscornerusa.com or call 215-230-1070.
For Writers
Barnes and Noble, MarketFair seeks entries for the Harry Potter Essay Contest telling how you would end Harry Patter’s Book 7 if you were the author. The most unusual, the funniest, and the one closest to the actual ending will receive prizes after July 21. E-mail entries to crm2646@bn.com. Deadline Sunday, July 15.
Unlimited Potential Theater Company seeks essays, poems, short stories, and plays by New Jersey residents 18 and older for the 14th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith competition. Submissions by writers with disabilities are encouraged. Selected works will be showcased at the New Jersey Readers’ Theater in December. Deadline is Wednesday, September 5. www.vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885.
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest seeks socially conscious scripts from around the world through Sunday, July 15. The top three scripts are awarded a reading in a New York Theater. Specific guidelines at www.playwritingcontest.cjb.net.
Washington Contest
Washington Crossing Historic Park seeks an individual to portray General George Washington as a volunteer at park events including Washington’s birthday weekend, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and the December crossing reenactment. An alternate will also be chosen. Submit a one-page letter to the park at Box 103, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Selected candidates will be invited to the final judging on Sunday, September 16 at the park. www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing.
Photo Contests
Gallery 125 seeks submissions for juried photography exhibit opening September 14. Submit digital files on CD, labeled with the title, media, framed dimensions, and year created, with a $10 check payable to TDA. Include artist’s name, brief biography, address, phone number, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Images must be jpg files at 300 dpi. Participating artists are expected to gallery sit. Accepted works must be for sale, properly framed, and wired for hanging. Deadline Tuesday, July 17. www.gallery125.com.
Terhune Orchards seeks photos taken through the years at the orchards for its first photo contest. Deadline is Saturday, October 6. Opening reception for the exhibit is Friday, October 12. 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.
Master Gardens
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County is accepting applications for a 21-week master gardener training program beginning in September. Classes meet Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lawrence. $150 tuition includes training manual, class supplies, and name badges. www.mgofmc.org or call 609-989-6830. Deadline is Wednesday, September 5.
A Piece of History
Har Sinai Temple offers a limited edition art poster featuring the stained glass windows at the Bellevue Avenue building that opened in 1929. Call 609-730-8100 for information. $100.
Captioned Theater
New Jersey Theater Alliance offers a group of performances in professional theaters throughout the state. Open captioning is text displayed on a screen. To receive a free copy of the series calendar E-mail info@njtheatrealliance.org.
Bible Camp
Five area Presbyterian Church congregations offer “Life Off: Soaring to New Heights with God” this summer. Prices and dates vary. Contact church directly for more information. Ewing Presbyterian Church, 609-530-0611; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 609-695-8025; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 609-989-3232; and Christ Presbyterian Church, 609-586-0928.
