*Willoughby Summer Theater Festival Auditions* The Willoughby Summer Theater Festival is holding auditions for its *6th summer season* featuring two exciting productions. Performances are *free to the public* and will feature talented performers from across Northeast Ohio. This season includes *Murder on the Orient Express*, a fully staged production of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, and *Salute to America Celebrating 250 Years*, a musical review honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring song, music, and spoken word. A *small stipend is available for performers in Salute to America.* *Auditions* Saturday March 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sunday March 29, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM *Location* Andrews Osborne Academy Osborne Building Performing Arts Theater 38588 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, Ohio *What to Prepare* For Salute to America bring a song in the style of the show (about 3 minutes) with sheet music for the accompanist. For Murder on the Orient Express prepare a memorized monologue (about 90 seconds). Actors may also be asked to read from the script. Teen and adult performers are encouraged to audition. These are *community productions and not limited to students.* Rehearsals begin June 22. Salute to America performances run July 18 through August 7 in communities including Willoughby, Wickliffe, Euclid, and Mentor. Murder on the Orient Express performances take place July 24 through August 2 at Andrews Osborne Academy. If you cannot attend the scheduled auditions, email *dlewis@andrewsosborne.com* <dlewis@andrewsosborne.com> to request an alternate time. We look forward to seeing you at auditions! -- *Darryl Lewis* Instructor Robert Haag website <http://www.robertgarhaag.com>