The Sparks Fly Upward Foundation, in Association with The Temple Tifereth Israel in Beachwood, Ohio, announces *auditions* for *The Sparks Fly Upward,* a *musical drama/opera* that follows three German families in Berlin through the Holocaust, to be staged before an audience at the *Maltz Performing Arts Center, Cleveland, Ohio* from *June 9-12, 2022*. The production will also be live-streamed. Cast members will be *paid*. Open auditions will be held *Saturday, January 29, 2022* and *Sunday, January 30, 2022* from *2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.* at The Temple Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122 for lead AND CHORUS roles. Please bring a bio and come prepared to sing one piece in the style of the show. *ALL AUDITIONERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO AUDITION.* Rehearsals will begin on May 5, 2022. Rehearsals will be held in the evenings and on weekends.