Right under his nose

While dentist Julian spends his day caring for his patients teeth, he doesn't put the same level of care into what he thinks is a clever ruse to keep his many indiscretions in the dark.

Abe Burrows' farce seeks players to fill the roles during for the production on Jan. 10-11 at Lincoln City's Theatre West.

Actors auditioning for "Cactus Flowers" fight for the 11 roles up for grabs, seven male and four female characters.

In addition to Julian, there is his "prickly nurse" who he get to pose as his wife. As they get to know one another better he finds himself actually falling in love with her.

Director Matt Blakeman brings this comedy to the stage this March.

For specific audition times or more information, go to www.theatrewest.com

Child's play

Coming home from school and showing one's parents homework as proof of hard work is not exactly exciting. That's why extra curricular activities exist, to showcase hard work in a performance matter that others can watch.

A.C. Gilbert House offers children ages 6-10 such an opportunity in their class entitled "On Stage," held at the museum from Jan. 14- Feb. 18 from 4-5 p.m.

In this interactive course, kids play theater games meant to improve creativity, imagination, concentration and performance skills. Marian Scadden from Cwerks teaches the course, and encourages families and friends to come by the final class to witness a performances created just for them.

Registration for this class is required. The cost for members is $36 and $50 for non-members.

For more information, call 503.371.3631 or visit www.acgilbert.org.

Holes to fill

Director Seth Renne is on a search to find five characters to fill familial roles in a reproduction of David Lindsay-Abaire's "Rabbit Hole."

On January 17, auditions are held at McMinnville's Gallery Theatre at 6 p.m.

Two actors, preferably in their 30's, are needed to play couple Becca and Howie Corbett. This husband and wife are living the good life until an accident threatens to tear them apart. "Rabbit Hole" chronicles their journey to find comfort.

A 20's to 30's actor is sought to play Izzy, and woman in her 60's to play nan, and one high schooler is necessary to play 17-year-old Jason.

Actors are asked to do a cold reading from the script for their audition.

For the lucky few chose, eleven performances are scheduled for March 12-April 3.