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“Forbidden Broadway.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 1-3 p.m. Saturday and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Performances are Jan. 15-30. Call for more information. (440) 964-3396.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions are at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Actors should be prepared to dance and do movement as well as sing. CD accompaniment is permitted, but a cappella auditions also will be accepted. No piano accompaniment. Performances will be Dec. 4-5, 8-11, with a midnight show Dec. 12. Rehearsals will take place Monday through Friday from 8-10 p.m. through Dec. 3. Call (330) 746-0404.

“The Great White Hope.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 3-5 p.m. Sunday and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Cast requirements: 15 women (20s -50s); 20 men (20s-50s); 10 boys (12-16); five girls (12-16). Performances April 1-18. (330) 826-2626.

“Rabbit Hole.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions are 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Characters needed: Becca, late 30s, early 40s; Izzy, late 20s; Howie, late 30s, early 40s; Nat, 60s; Jason, 17. Performances Feb. 4-21. (330) 826-2626.

“Nativity.” Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown. Vocal and dance auditions at 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Come with a prepared vocal selection and dressed to show dance movement. Performances are first two weekends in December. (330) 881-0980.

“Fuddy Meers.” New Castle Playhouse Annex Theatre, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Auditions are 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 23. Adult cast of four men (age 20-55), two women (age 20-60) and one woman (age 45-65). A reading will be provided. Performances are Feb. 12-28. (330) 657-9369 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

“14th annual Stars of Tomorrow.” New Castle Playhouse, Augustine Auditorium, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.. Auditions are 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Acts can be individual or small group, vocal, dance, instrumental, comedy, variety of any kind. Students grade 7-12 are eligible to audition. Be prepared to perform as if it were the actual show. Performance: Jan. 9. (724) 657-9369 or www.newcastleplayhouse.org.

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