Arts and Entertainment

A Small Company In America, theatre-in-residence at NYIT Old Westbury, is holding an emergency cast call for Noel Coward's “Blithe Spiri” for the role of Charles Condomine – a writer (A Clifton Webb type). This production will be presented in ASCIA’s home in the New York Institute of Technology’s Old Westbury Campus. Auditioners should come with resumes; headshots if available; and prepared speech or scene. Be ready to read from the script, director's choice. Expect to be asked to speak or read with an accent. For appointment, email information to jfa_ascia@verizon.net. All auditions to be arranged by emailing telephoning John F. Anderson, director at 676–3001. All performances are non-union, no pay.
Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts will be holding auditions for Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man.” Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3-4, at 7 p.m. for children 8-15 and 8 p.m. for adults. Audition location is South Side Middle School, 67 Hillside Ave, Rockville Centre. Enter at the door by the parking lot on Ohio St. For more information, call 616-3610.
Do you love to sing? Join the Waldorf Choral Society for its 44th season! Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 8-10 p.m. at the Waldorf School on Cambridge Ave. in Garden City. Auditions will be held during the rehearsal on Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. Additional audition times may be arranged. This season’s concert schedule includes performances in December, March and May. For further information, call (516) 747-4457.
Exhibits and more...
Cristina M. Artusa paintings showcases the recent works of Molloy College art graduate and art gallery assistant Cristina Artusa. Through Sept. 12. Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall, 1st Floor, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Iris Apfel: Rare Bird Of Fashion showcases the interior designer and style icon’s personal collections. This exhibit, first seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and adapted for NCMA, includes clothing, accessories and jewelry from Apfel’s closets, drawers and shelves. Through Sept. 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.com.
A Passion For Pixels examines digital art in its many forms. Through Sept. 7. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
White House Pets: Ambassadors at Large is an exhibit that looks at the many ways in which animals have been part of the history of the White House. It incorporates 50 historic and contemporary images and cartoons of White House animals through the years —from the magpie sent to Thomas Jefferson by the Lewis and Clark expedition, to George W. Bush’s Scottish terrier Barney, who starred in his own web-cam series. Through January 2009. The Old Orchard Museum, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. 922-4788 or www.nps.gov/sahi.
Color In The Late Summer Garden examines the colorful late blooming flowers during a guided walk through Old Westbury Gardens, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Theater and music
G.I. Jukebox, A night at the “Stage Door Canteen,” with a musical retrospective of 20th century American standards, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Rockville Centre Village Green, Maple Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-8002 or www.plazatheatrical.com.
Over The River And Through The Woods, Comedy about two sets of Italian-American grandparents and their grandson who wants to move cross-country, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. $60. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
The Boyfriend, The jazz age lives on in this romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedies, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 2:30 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Fantasticks, The musical about a young boy and girl who fall madly in love, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Ladies In Retirement, Classic mystery involving a housemaid who works as a companion of an aging British actress and a visit by the actress’ looney half sisters, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Vagina Monologues, The groundbreaking, Obie-award winning play that introduces a divergent gathering of female voices, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Peanuts gang in action, presented by Cultural Arts Playhouse, Friday Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Countermoves, Thriller about two middle-aged couples who go away for a weekend at a rural cabin retreat, opening this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 24, 2:30 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Hamlet, Shakespeare's tale of lust, loyalty and love, Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 27-29, 8 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Indian American Night, A program of music and dance, Sunday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Scandinavian American Night, An evening of music and dance, Monday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
Harry Chapin Tribute, The singer/songwriter is honored at the annual concert, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Family
Story Radio Live, Discover how old time radio shows were created, Friday, Aug. 22, 1:30 p.m. Help create a live broadcast for “WLICM” with sound effects, character voices and old time radio ads. For ages 5 and up. $3 with museum admission, $2 members, $6 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Arthur Ashe Kids Day, The annual tennis and music festival, a kick-off to the U.S. Open tournament, Saturday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. With interactive games, tennis clinics, music, and more. $20 and $10. National Tennis, Center, Flushing, Queens. 866-OPEN-TIX.
Innovation In Dance, Join Dance Visions when the troupe presents “Innovations in Dance,” Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. The performance explores contemporary dance incorporating science and visual arts. $3 with museum admission, $2 members. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row., Garden City.
(516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.