Boulder Youth Symphony Society: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14, 4-6 p.m. May 17 and 4-9 p.m. May 24 for the 2005-2006 season at First Baptist Church, 1237 Pine St., Boulder. The audition cost is $20. By appointment only. 303-847-9113.
CenterStage Theatre Company: 5-8 p.m. May 15 and May 20, 3-8 p.m. May 21 for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville. Need actors ages 13-20. Prepare 32 bars from musical theater or rock-n-roll repertoire. Music from the show is acceptable but not required. Bring sheet or recorded music, an accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to learn a short dance combination. 303-673-9095, www.centerstagetheatercompany.org.
Colorado Jazz Workshop: need non-professional musicians and vocalists for combos and big bands. Varied proficiency. 303-935-8866, www.cojazzworkshop.com.
Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua in Boulder: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14 for vocal auditions in the University of Colorado-Boulder campus College of Music, Room N108. Prepare two contrasting 32-bar selections, preferably from “West Side Story,” other selections are acceptable but “WSS” is preferred. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot and resume. By appointment only. 303-449-1397. The CMF is also looking for vocalists to sing as part of a chorus for both concerts.
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association: through today for its six performing groups. The symphony is comprised of musicians 18 and under. By appointment only. 719-633-3901.
Colorado Wind Ensemble: need regular section players in the trombone and percussion sections and for alternates in woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Players with prior college wind ensemble experience or equivalent are invited to audition. By appointment only. Call Matthew at 720-839-4049.
Curious Theatre Company: May 18 for 2005-2006 season. Accepting headshots and resumes. Auditions are by invitation only. Send information to Auditions, Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80204. www.curioustheatre.org. Those not invited to audition will have a later opportunity.
Denver TheatreSports: accepting new members into its improvisational acting company. 303-458-5732.
Denver Turnverein Chorus: seeking new members of all musical abilities for evenings of music and socializing. Practices are 7-9:15 p.m. Thursdays at 1570 Clarkson St. A tour of Europe is scheduled in 2006. Call Ron at 303-745-0114.
Gloriae: Women’s chorale needs new members, especially soprano and alto. Repertoire includes sacred and secular music from the Renaissance period through the 21st century. Must be able to sight-read and have previous choral experience. Call Susan at 303-674-2669.
High Country Chorus: Sweet Adelines International 75-member a cappella women’s chorus seeks singers of all ranges to audition for membership in a dynamic four-part-harmony chorus. For appointment: 303-295-0307; or e-mail HighCountryChorus@yahoo.com.
Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Orchestra: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14-15 for all instruments at the Ascot Performing Arts Academies, 9132 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. By appointment only. 303-278-4237.
Pangaea Theatre Company: 4-6:30 p.m. May 20 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22 for “Jimmy’s Getting Better” and “Peace/Piece” (a working title). Audition slots are 10 minutes in duration. By appointment only. Call 303-320-4011 for more information. Also need set, light and costume designers on both projects.
Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir: 4 p.m. May 23 for 2005-2006 season at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. Open to children ages 6-17 with a wide-range of music background and experience. 303-300-0470.
Theatre Group: accepting headshots and reumes for September opening of “Naked Boys Singing” Need eight men. Also need four women or four men as women for “Goldin Gurls Live!,” a production opening in October. Send information to Theatre Group, Auditions, 1200 Downing St., Denver CO 80218.
‘Till Death Do Us Party Productions: need actors adept in improv and intrigue for murdery mystery company performing May through October in Gold Hill. Call 303-473-0811 or send resume to TDDUPP, 390 Hill St., Boulder, CO 80302.
Town Hall Arts Center: 3-10 p.m. Monday for “West Side Story.” Prepare to sing 24-36 bars of music. An accompanist will be provided. You may sing from the score. Men and women of all ethnicities beginning at age 16 are invited to audition. Bring a headshot and resume. By appointment only. 303-794-2787.
Union Colony Dinner Theatre: 6-9:30 p.m. May 23-24 for “The Sound of Music” at the theater, 802 9th St., Greeley. Prepare 16 bars of two contrasting songs. Be prepared to read from the script. By appointment only. 970-352-2900, www.ucdinnertheatre.com.
Call for entries
Arvada Center: accepting entries for “Trading Voices – Arizona/Colorado Juried Exhibition.” The fee is $25 for up to three entries. Deadline: July 1. The show will hang Sept. 15-Nov. 21. www.arvadacenter.org/callforentries.
Business of Art Center: accepting entries of abstract art by Colorado artists for a juried exhibit in Manitou Springs. Entries will be accepted 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21. The fee is $10 for up to three entries for BAC artists, $15 for non-member artists. 719-685-1861, ext. 13, e-mail penny@thebac.org.
Commonwheel Artist Co-Op: accepting applications for proposed gallery exhibtions for 2006. Applications can be obtained by visiting or calling the Commonwheel Artists CO-op at 102 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. 719-685-1008. Deadline: July 1.
Core New Art Space: accepting entries for “Women” Open Invitational Show. Deadline: noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Works, in a variety of mediums, must be submitted on the subject of women by male or female artists. $10 entry fee per piece. The gallery is located at 900 Santa Fe Drive. 303-297-8428.
Curious New Voices: sponsoring a three-week playwriting program for 15-21 year olds. Twelve young writers will be selected to work with professional playwrights, actors and directors, July 18-Aug. 7 at Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. Those interested should call Dee at 303-623-2349 or e-mail dee@curioustheatre.org. Applicants need to submit a short play by June 1.
Evergreen Artists’ Association: accepting entries for “Nature’s Inspiration: Wildlife of the Rockies.” All works must emphasize wildlife in a natural setting. Deadline for slides and application submission: May 15. A prospectus may be downloaded www.evergreenarts.org. 303-816-4401.
Koelbel Library: The Joan R. Duncan Galleries of Koebel Library is accepting applications for consideration to be featured in the 2005-2006 exhibit schedules. Two-dimensional art and no more than 30-40 pieces can be accepted. A total of 10 slides and a completed application, available at the library, must be submitted by May 15. The library is at 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. 303-220-7704.
La Piazza dell’Arte: looking for artists interested in participating in a two-day Italian chalk festival scheduled June 18-19 in Larimer Square. Deadline to apply: May 15. 303-685-8124.
Lakewood Art Fest: The City of Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture and Arts Division is presenting the fifth annual Juried Fine Art Festival Aug. 6-7. Accepting jewelry, ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture and textiles. Submit three 35mm slide samples with size, medium and prices included. Applications and slides must by post-marked today. Call 303-987-7859 or download an application at www.lakewood.org.
Lakewood Arts Council: accepting entries for the annual “The Artists Choice” exhibit to be displayed at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Entries will be accepted from Colorado artists working in any fine-art, wallhung medium. Deadline: June 7. 303-980-0625, www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
Littleton Fine Arts Guild: entry forms are available for the 22nd annual All Colorado Art Show scheduled Aug. 3-27 at the Depot Art Center. Entry forms are due May 28. 303-795-0781.
Louisville Art Association: accepting entries for the Louisville Art Association’s 14th annual National/Regional Juried Photography Show to be held July 2-10. Photography is juried by slide and actual work. Deadline for slide entries: Tuesday. Deadline for actual work entries: June 24. For a prospectus, send a #10 self-addressed, stamped envelope to Phyllis Reed, 10291 Moore Ct., Westminster, CO, 80021-3739. 303-466-7438.
Old Firehouse Art Center: accepting submissions for annual juried exhibition. All entries must relate to the show, “Push/Pull.” For a prospectus, call 303-651-2787 or visit www.firehouseart.org and click on “things to do” and then “call for entries.” Entry fee is $35 for up to three slides, $5 for each additional slide. Send submission form, entry fee, slides and self-addressed, stamped envelope to Old Firehouse Art Center, P O Box 783, Longmont, CO 80502-0783. Deadline: July 5.
Paragon Theatre Company: “The Trench: A Paragon Reading Series” is accepting original plays from Colorado playwrights for the 2006 season. Include two copies of each play submitted and mail to Paragon Theatre Co., c/o Steve Paulding, 9744 Elizabeth St., Parker, CO 80134. All genres are accepted. Entries must be postmarked by May 31. www.paragontheatre.com.
PlatteForum: accepting applications for its Creative Residency Program. The program is open to all artists in all genres including the visual and performing arts, design arts, new media, installation, filmmaking, writing, book arts and more. Artists can apply as individuals or in teams. Deadline: today. 303-893-0791; www.platteforum.org.
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts: need fiber art works for “The Art and Nature of Fiber,” a juried show. All works must be for sale. Up to three pieces may be submitted for $35, $25 for TLCA members. Deadline for entries is June 22, mailed forms must be postmarked by June 15. Applications are available at the TLCA located at 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake. 719-481-0475.
Steamboat Springs Arts Council: seeking entries for SummerArt 2005, a multi-media juried fine art exhibit scheduled July 1-Aug. 28. Entry fee is $30 for up to three entries, $25 for SSAC members. Deadline: May 13. For a prospectus, e-mail beth@steamboatspringsarts.com or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to SSAC/Summer Art, P.O. Box 774284, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.
