“Cecilia: The Saint of Music,” a new musical written by Cecilia Tomko, will have auditions from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars.

The play is set in the year 300, during a time of intense persecution of Christians. Cecilia, a believer, is forced to marry a pagan soldier.

There are roles for nine males and six females age 16 and older. Strong singers with some dancing ability are needed.

Those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of any song a cappella and take a resume. There will be cold readings from the script.

Rehearsals will be held in Butler on most Sunday and Tuesdays evenings, and alternating Wednesdays and Fridays.

The show will run May 30 to June 1 at Mars Alliance Church.

The director is Mia Tepper.

Call 724-776-9400 for more information.

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The Red Barn Players will hold auditions for the summer season from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Ellwood City and from 7 to 9 p.m. March 27 in Zelienople.

Shows to be cast are:

“Chapter Two,” a comedy to run June 6 to 7, 12 to 14 and 19 to 21;

“The Odd Couple (female version),” a comedy to run July 11 to 12, 17 to 19 and 24 to 26;

“Old Love,” a comedy to run Aug. 15 to 16, 21 to 23 and 28 to 30;

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a musical comedy to run Sept. 19 to 20, 24 to 27 and Oct. 1 to 4.

Those auditioning for the musical are asked to take sheet music in the appropriate key or an accompaniment disc.

The Ellwood City auditions will be held at the Holy Redeemer Religious Education Center, 603 Bridge St., while the Zelienople auditions will be at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave.