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.

Spotlight Players will hold auditions for the musical "Oliver!" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29 and from 7-9 p.m. May 1 at the First Presbyterian Church, Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan. Needed are adults, teens and boys and girls ages 7 and up. The role of Fagin has been cast. Those auditioning should bring sheet music in their key; an accompanist will be provided. Performances will be July 15-23. Details: (732) 583-7874 or www.spotlightplayers.org.

Monmouth County Park System will hold auditions for its summer musical production, "Big River," at 6 p.m. April 29-30 at the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The show will be staged in The Barn at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, June 15 through July 2, Thursdays through Sundays. Those auditioning must bring prepared music; an accompanist will be provided Details: (732) 842-4000, ext. 4252.

Community Arts Partnership at the Peddie School will hold auditions for "The Odyssey" by Mary Zimmerman and directed by Rick Joyce. Auditions will be held from 2-5 p.m. May 6-7 at the Swig Arts Center on the campus of the Peddie School, Hightstown. "The Odyssey" is an ancient tale of one man's return from the Trojan War. The Zimmerman adaptation features a modern sensibility and an ensemble cast. In addition to actors, performers with strong music and dance backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should prepare a five-minute story of their choosing. The play will run July 7-9 and July 14-16 at the Peddie School's Mount-Burke Theatre. Details: (609) 490-7550.