Auditions Et Cetera

Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00

Performing and other arts opportunities.

CT Free Shakespeare, Equity and Non Equity adults and teens, auditions for Romeo and Juliet, Tues., Feb. 21-Thur., Feb. 23, 11 to 5; Bridgeport City Hall Annex, first flr., 999 Broad St.; no appoint. nec.; info., ctfreeshakespeare.org.

Newtown Choral Society rehearsals for spring concert on April 28; openings in all sections; info., 203-426-3769 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra 51st Annual Music Award for a High School Senior, single prize of $1,000 or split prizes, presented at Sun., April 15, concert; app. forms due Feb. 15; for forms and info., call 203-869-2664.

Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums, seeks exper. bagpipers and drummers as well as individuals interested in student classes; rehearsals every Thur., 7-9 p.m. in Danbury; info., 860-927-4045, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit ccpddanbury.org.

Taconic Opera seeking choral singers for two performances of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle, June 2 and 3; no fees but chorus must provide own music; “friendly” auditions; info., email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 914-649-1826.

Fairfield County Symphony Society welcomes string players over 18 years (violin, viola, cello and double bass); meeting Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Merit Music, 143 Main Ave., Norwalk; info., visit www.geocities.com/symphonysociety or call 203-857-7209; no auditions required.

Westport Community Band invites woodwind, brass and percussion players; rehearsals every Mon. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bedford Middle School, North Ave., Westport; no auditons required; info., westportcommunityband.com or call 203-595-0089.

Danbury Madhatter Barbershop Chorus, invites men to experience the enjoyment of singing “barbershop harmony;” Tues., 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 90 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury; info., 203-438-8154.

Singers for the Good News Gospel Choir led by Chris Coogan; sopranos, tenors and altos, no experience necessary; $75 fee for 10-session program; info., 203-454-4695 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call for Artists and Musicians for Jazzeria Italian Restaurants in Ridgefield, Georgetown and Wilton (Piccolo, Toozypatza, Wilton Pizza & Pasta); info., 203-979-7811 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and Friends of the Fairfield Public Library, Journeys juried exhibition, open to CT artists 18 and older; juror, Thomas Mezzanotte, Fairfield’s 2010 Artist of the Year; 2 works, $25 fee, due Feb. 10; prospectus avail. at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/gallery.htm or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

* Toy Makers competition for children 5-14, as part of new exhibit Toy Stories, entries due Fri., Feb. 10; Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave.; info., 203-222-7070 or westportartscenter.org.

Art About Town, month-long event in Westport; applications due March 16; event runs May 24-June 17; info. at artabouttownwestport.com.

Valentine’s Day Cake Creation & Celebration, judging in 2 categories: decoration & taste; free entry, organizers request mini-version of the cake for a Silent Cake Auction; Feb. 11, 12:30-4 p.m.; Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St.; info., 203-743-5200 or danburymuseum.org.

Greenwich Youth Film Festival, run by the Greenwich Library and the Junior League of Greenwich; for high school students in Fairfield and Westchester counties; entries accepted through Feb. 17, at jlgreenwich.org; judges incl. Ron Howard, Blue Sky Studios.

Westport Youth Film Festival, submissions now open, through March 10, for filmmakers 13-19 in genres of comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, music video, animation and social action; info. at wyff.net.

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