Two local theater companies are seeking performers for two shows slated to hit stages later this year.

"Lend Me a Tenor"

Lake City Playhouse is holding auditions for the comedic stage farce, "Lend Me a Tenor." The community theater will stage the show Oct. 25 to Nov. 10.

Auditions are Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Cast hopefuls will be asked to perform cold script readings.

"Traditions of Christmas"

Laura Little Theatricals is looking for adult singers, and children who can sing and dance, for this year's production of "Traditions of Christmas."

They need 80 people for the show, Little said.

The positions are unpaid, but offer singers and dancers the chance to work on a show produced and directed by people with Broadway experience.

"It's an opportunity for them to be pushed and challenged," Little said.

The "Traditions of Christmas" director, Jeremy Lapp, recently helped direct the musical "Bonnie and Clyde" on Broadway.

Little herself has co-produced several Broadway shows.

She said audiences responded well to last year's production of "Traditions of Christmas," a Radio City Music Hall-style holiday spectacular that includes Dickens carolers, international Christmas customs, kick-line dancers, toy soldiers, Santa's workshop and a living nativity scene. The show will run Dec. 12-23 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center.

Auditions for Traditions of Christmas will be held Sunday and Monday at the Harding Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene.

Those who want to audition must sign up.

Audition times and complete details can be found online, www.lauralittletheatricals.com