In Town
VK Theater Productions has auditions for the spring drama, a Southern Gothic piece from the 1950s, on Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 209, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainsboro Library. Male roles from 18 to 65, female roles from 18 to 50. Benefit for the library. Contact Victoria Kelleigh by E-mail at vktheaterproductions@gmail.com.
Great Clips in Nassau Park, West Windsor, and Hamilton Marketplace, are hosting a cut-a-thon on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 23 and 24 to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The month-long promotion includes $1 donations from clients for a paper Miracle Balloon. The two salons, owned by Denise and Nick Schiera of West Windsor, will donate 25 percent of the sales from the two days.
Chang/Ferrara Productions has auditions for “Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn” on Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kelsey Theater. Seeking three male (reading 18 and older) and two female (reading 25 and older). All must be strong singers and musicians. Each actor carries multiple solos as well as featured parts in small ensemble numbers. E-mail chengferraraproductions@gmail.com for appointment (recommended). Prepare one complete song from musical theater (no rock, pop, or opera). Bring a list of all known conflicts for November, December, and January.
Other auditions at Kelsey Theater include:
Yardley Players has auditions for “Sideways Stories from the Wayside School” on Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, noon to 5 p.m. Call 215-675-0262 for appointment.
Maurer Productions has auditions for “Driving Miss Daisy” on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, noon to 6 p.m. Three roles include a Caucasian female to play 72 to 97, a Caucasian male to play 40 to 65, and an African American male to play 60 to 85. Register online at www.mponstage.com/auditions or call 609-882-2292. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor.
Playful Theater Productions has auditions for “Thoroughly Modern Millie” on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 6 and 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. Call Suzanne Smith at 215-579-5677 to schedule an appointment. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor.
Kelsey Players has auditions for “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Saturday, November 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Prepare a short monologue, a Christmas Carol, and bring resume and photo. Some roles have already been cast. Auditioners should be at least eight years-old. Call Lorraine Wargo at 609-530-0912 to schedule an appointment. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor.##M:[more]##
Theater
Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey holds a costume and prop sale on Saturday, October 20, at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater in Madison. Doors open at 10 a.m. Free admission. www.shakespearenj.org or call 973-408-5600.
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 6 and 7, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 West High Street, Somerville. February production in Hillsborough. www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-SHOW.
Photo Walking Tours
Vagabond Vistas Photography offers half and full day hands-on photography workshops presented by David J. Simchock. www.vagabondvistas.com. Saturdays through December 8. $75 to $175. Limited to six participants.
Donate Please
Mercer County Veteran Services seeks donations to a Thanksgiving fund to distribute food vouchers to veterans and their families. Call 609-989-6120.
First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury seeks canned goods, boxed goods, as well as peanut butter, jams, and jellies for its annual holiday food drive. Donate from Sunday, October 22, to Friday, November 16. Main Street, Cranbury.
Terracycle offers donations to schools and non-profit organizations in exchange for empty yogurt containers and used drink pouches. www.teracycle.net/brigades.
HomeFront seeks sponsors to help families or individual children with their holiday wish list. Call 609-989-9417 to volunteer. Wish lists are distributed November 9; gifts are delivered to HomeFront in December.
Trips
Waldorf School of Princeton presents a bus trip to Yossi Milo Galleries in New York City to attend the opening of alumnus Taj Forer’s works on exhibit in “Threefold Sun.” $32 includes a sandwich. Thursday, October 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. 609-466-1970 ext. 26.
55-Plus offers a trip to the Hindenburg Museum at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station and the National Weather Forecast Office in Mount Holly. Luncheon at La Bove Grand Restaurant. Wednesday, October 31. Depart Jewish Center of Princeton at 8:30 a.m. by bus. $70. Register. 609-924-2008.
Friends of the Bucks County Historical Society offer “Gems of Philadelphia” bus tour to visit Cliveden, the Wyck House and Garden, and the LaSalle University Art Museum. Tuesday, October 30. The bus departs from Fonthill Museum at 8 a.m. $55. Call 215-345-0210 to register.
Participate Please
Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs is accepting registration for the 12th annual New Jersey Consumer Bowl competition. Deadline is Saturday, November 3. Call MaryLou Bush at 856-614-3120.
Conscious Design presents Christian Kyriacou, author of “The House Whisperer,” in a workshop of “Transformational Energy Work with Houses.” Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18 in a country house location. E-mail renae@consciousdesign.info for information and location.
For Singers
The Greater Trenton Choral Society is seeking additional singers, all voices, for a December concert. Rehearsals are Monday evening. Call Sherry Spiezle at 609-883-3504.
For Writers
D&R Greenway invites poets and writers to visit “The Road Not Taken,” the current exhibit, and choose a work of art to inspire their own work. E-mail entry to cedelmann@drgreenway.org by Tuesday, November 20. Limit two entries. Include the name of the work of art and artist who inspired the poem. A reception will be held Thursday, December 13, at which chosen poets will read besides the artist. 609-924-4646.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Alzheimer’s Association offers “Adapting to Alzheimer’s: Practical Information for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver,” a three-part telephone workshop series. Tuesdays, November 6, 13, and 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. Register at 973-586-4300. $10 registration fee to join Caregiver’s Connection and a $15 course fee for the series.
For Students
D&R Greenway invites artists from kindergarten to high school to visit “The Road Not Taken,” the current exhibit, and choose a work of art to inspire their own work. Bring art, in any media, unframed, and unmatted on Thursday, December 6. Exhibit will be December 10 and January 11. Names and contact information should be on each submission. 609-924-4646.
Rider University offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. PASS, Program for Advanced Scholastic Standing, awards three college credits to students who apply and have successfully completed a pre-approved video production course at their own high school. Write to Barry Janes, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville 08648.
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants is accepting application for high school and college programs. Open to all New Jersey students planning on majoring in accounting. www.njscpa.org.
