Players to audition for spring production of 'The Rainmaker'

Workshop Players will hold auditions for "The Rainmaker," by Richard Nash, directed by Pat Price.

Performance dates are April 15 to 18, 23 to 25, and April 30 to May 2. The audition schedule is Monday, Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The cast will include A "Ponderosa"-like family of a father, two grown sons, and a spinster daughter. Add to these a gruff sheriff and a shy, but proud deputy and a slick, dazzling con man.

Actors needed include two males age 50 to 70; two males age 30 to 50; one male age 20 to 40; and one female age 20 to 40. The part of Starbuck has been pre-cast.

Audition packets will be available for sign out beginning Thursday, Feb. 4 with the opening of "Fools" and during its run. For more information contact: Pat Price at (440) 640-6620 or Joeandpatprice@centurytel.net.

Great Lakes Theater Festival presents "On The Dark Side of Twilight," a free performance on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Great Lakes Theater Festival in partnership with Workshop Players invites the public to a free world premiere one-act drama by David Hansen. From John Polidori's "The Vampyre" to Bram Stoker's "Dracula" to Anne Rice's "Interview with a Vampire" to Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight," see how the classic vampire myth has evolved in literature in this free, one-hour world premiere touring play. Appropriate for teens through adults. Call the Workshop Players box office at 988-5613 for details.