Auditions

Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking sopranos and altos. The group performs a variety of music. Rehearsals are held Friday mornings in the Marlboro area. Some sight-reading skills would be helpful. Details: Randy (732) 787-1697.

Allegro!, a 32-member chorus of men and women, is seeking male singers for "The Many Moods of Christmas," a holiday concert that will be presented Dec. 10 in the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan. Rehearsals take place 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church, Manasquan. Those interested should call Wende Deppeler at (732) 528-5945 to schedule an audition.

The Pennington Players will hold auditions for "The Baker's Wife" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24 at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. The cast includes 18 actors, 11 male and seven female. All roles are open. Actors are required to have outstanding comic timing in addition to great singing voices.

Auditioners should prepare one complete song from musical theater and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Songs that showcase comedic ability are preferred for most roles. All candidates will be asked to dance at the initial audition. A résumé and photo are requested. Audition appointments are strongly recommended; call (609) 737-PLAY (737-7529).

Community Ecumenical Choir is seeking choral singers, soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, for Nancy Scharff's Christmas Concert, which will be presented at the Count Basie Theatre Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Rehearsals will be held at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Road, Middletown, Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. All adults and teens are welcome to audition. Details: Nancy Scharff, (732) 915-0978. www.NancyScharff.com, or www.countbaisetheatre.org.

First Avenue Playhouse will hold auditions for its January production of "Animal Crackers" Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Highlands Senior Center (First Avenue and Sutton Walk Drive). Needed are 11 men and five women of all ages, including three leads who can imitate the Marx Brothers. All parts are open. Details: (732) 291-7552. www.firstavenueplayhouse.com.