Updated: Monday, March 8.

AUDITIONS:

March 13 - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse Bootleggers. Auditions for the theatre's performing wait staff. Seeking intelligent, attractive, outgoing performers who sing and move well. Waiting experience helpful but not necessary. Must be available for evening performances Wednesdays through Sundays, Wednesday matinées, and occasional rehearsals and special concert events. Must be 21 years of age. Bring a prepared song (verse and chorus) with you; accompanist provided. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. 1828 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL. For information, call (309)786-7733, extension 2, or e-mail Jan Schmall at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Saturday, March 13 (10 a.m.).

March 14 - 16: Any Number Can Die - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Comedy directed by Bill Marsoun, running May 7 - 16. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL. For information, call 309-762-0330. Sunday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 16 (7 p.m.).

April 11 & 12: Richmond Hill Barn Theatre 2010 Season. Auditions for the romantic comedy Funny Valentines, directed by Jalayne Riewerts (running June 3 - 13); the comedy A Turn for the Nurse, directed by Joe DePauw (running July 8 - 18); the comedy Christmas Belles, directed by John VanDeWoestyne (running August 5 - 15); and the romantic drama The Shape of Things, directed by Chris White (running October 7 - 17). Be prepared to read from the scripts. No experience required; beginners welcomed. First Congregational Church. 101 W. Pearl Street, Geneseo, IL. For information, call (309)944-2244 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sunday, April 11 (2 - 4 p.m.), Monday, April 12 (7 - 9 p.m.).

May 9 - 11: Fences - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. August Wilson drama directed by Fred Harris Jr., running July 9 - 18. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL. For information, call 309-762-0330. Sunday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 11 (7 p.m.).

May 15 - 23: Genesius Guild 2010 Season. Auditions for summer productions of Euripides' Andromache, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Richard III, and Aristophanes' Ecclesiazusae. Be ready to read scenes from the plays on the scheduled; no prepared pieces or prior experience necessary, though careful attention will be given to vocal projection. Lincoln Park. 11th Avenue & 40th Street, Rock Island, IL. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16 (1 - 4 p.m.), Tuesday, May 18 & Thursday, May 20 (7 - 9 p.m.), Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 (1 - 4 p.m.).

July 11 - 13: Hard to Believe - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Debuting musical by local authors Jonathan Turner and Tim Stoller, directed by Tom Morrow, running September 10 - 19. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL. For information, call 309-762-0330. Sunday, July 11 through Tuesday, July 13 (7 p.m.).

September 12 - 14: Treasure Island - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Family adventure directed by Jennifer Kingry, running November 12 - 21. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre. 4950 35th Avenue, Moline, IL. For information, call 309-762-0330. Sunday, September 12 through Tuesday, September 14 (7 p.m.).

CALLS FOR ENTRY:

Be Your Own Bard: Quad City Playwrights Festival 2010. Seeking original 10-minute scripts by Quad-City area playwrights for staged readings on May 15. Playwrights may submit one original script of any genre by a single author; no adaptations will be considered; musicals and plays with copyrighted music or lyrics will not be considered. Include a cover sheet with the playwright’s name, address, and phone number; high school and college students should identify their schools; scripts will not be returned. Mail or deliver five typed copies to: Nicole Payney, Theatre Arts Department, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296. For information, call 309-794-7320 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Through March 15.

Davenport Junior Theatre Seeking Managing Producer. The individual in the position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all facets of the company's four mainstage productions, including scheduling, marketing, and securing production teams. The position will be handled on a contractual, part-time basis, with compensation for the season $5,000 and the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. Flexible hours, with the opportunity to complete many tasks from home. Must have previous experience producing shows, experience working with children, and a degree in the performing arts, business, marketing, or a related field. Final candidates will be asked to complete a criminal-background check prior to selection. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and two written references to: Kimberly Furness, Board President, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 52803. For information, call (563)888-2216. Through 5 p.m., March 22.

5th Annual Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive: Children of Eden. Running Mondays - Fridays through June 25, for grades 8-12. Theatre intensive on Stephen Schwartz's inspirational musical, with performances held June 25 & 26. The Center for Living. 2008 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. For information, call 309-788-5433. Through June 7.

5th Annual Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive: Godspell. Running Mondays - Fridays through July 16, for grades 3-7. Theatre intensive on Stephen Schwartz's inspirational musical, with performances held July 16 & 17. The Center for Living. 2008 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. For information, call 309-788-5433. Through July 5.

Oklahoma! and Annie - Countryside Community Theatre. CCT is seeking those interested in tech positions or volunteering their time on a committee, for productions running June 18 - 27 (Oklahoma!) and July 23 - August 1 (Annie). For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Through July 22.

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse Bootleggers. Full-time positions open for the theatre's performing wait staff. Seeking intelligent, attractive, outgoing performers who sing and move well. Waiting experience helpful but not necessary. Must be available for evening performances Wednesdays through Sundays, Wednesday matinées, and occasional rehearsals and special concert events. Must be 21 years of age. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. 1828 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL. For information and to schedule an audition, e-mail producer Denny Hitchcock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Through December 31.

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