<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(88, 86, 214); color: rgb(88, 86, 214);"><p>The Willoughby Summer Theater Festival is holding auditions for its <strong>6th summer season</strong> featuring two exciting productions. Performances are <strong>free to the public</strong> and will feature talented performers from across Northeast Ohio.</p><p>This season includes <strong>Murder on the Orient Express</strong>, a fully staged production of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, and <strong>Salute to America Celebrating 250 Years</strong>, a musical review honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring song, music, and spoken word. A <strong>small stipend is available for performers in Salute to America.</strong></p><p><strong>Auditions</strong><br><span dir="ltr">Saturday March 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM</span><br><span dir="ltr">Sunday March 29, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM</span></p><p><strong>Location</strong><br>Andrews Osborne Academy<br>Osborne Building Performing Arts Theater<br><span dir="ltr">38588 Mentor Avenue</span><br><span dir="ltr">Willoughby, Ohio</span></p><p><strong>What to Prepare</strong><br>For Salute to America bring a song in the style of the show (about 3 minutes) with sheet music for the accompanist.<br>For Murder on the Orient Express prepare a memorized monologue (about 90 seconds). Actors may also be asked to read from the script.</p><p>These are <strong>community productions and not limited to students.</strong></p><p>Rehearsals begin <span dir="ltr">June 22.</span><br></p><p>If you cannot attend the scheduled auditions, email <a href="mailto:dlewis@andrewsosborne.com" target="_blank"><strong>dlewis@andrewsosborne.com</strong></a> to request an alternate time.</p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div dir="ltr">www.robertgarhaag.com</div></body></html>