Auditions

Youth Stages is seeking to add new actor-educators to the roster of professionals available to conduct creative drama and theater classes, workshops and residencies throughout the state. Specifically needed are actor-educators who can teach after-school classes (3:30-4:30 p.m.) for elementary-age children in the central New Jersey area. Details: www.youthstages.com, or e-mail manager@youthstages.com.

The Premier Theatre Company will hold auditions for its 2007 summer season, including productions of "West Side Story" and "The Music Man." Auditions for both shows will be held at the Henderson Theater, 850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Adult and teen auditions are scheduled for May 17-18 at 7 p.m., and May 19 at 1 p.m. Grade school children will be auditioned separately on May 19 at 10 a.m. All auditioners are required to bring a maximum of 16 bars of music (up-tempo preferred) and must be prepared to dance if necessary. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Details: (732) 774-7827.

Circle Players of Piscataway will hold auditions for "The Pillowman," May 21 and May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. Details: (732) 968-7555 or visit the Web site at www.circleplayers.com.

Phoenix Productions is accepting registrations for its summer Camp Phoenix for teenagers. Teens interested in musical theater will have the opportunity to study with a professional director, musical director and choreographer, leading to a showcase production of scenes from "High School Musical." Details: (732) 747-0014, ext. 706.