Auditions scheduled for ‘Midnight’

Sun., Nov. 6, 2005

By Lisa Leinberger lisal@spokesman.com (509) 459-5449

Spokane Civic Theatre is holding auditions for the play “I’ll be Back Before Midnight” by Peter Colley on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre in the lower level of the Civic, 1020 N. Howard St. (entrance off Dean Avenue).

Five actors ages 25 to 75 are needed for performances that are scheduled Jan. 13 through Feb. 4.

Auditioners should prepare a one-minute monologue and can expect to perform cold readings from the script, about a couple who rent a cabin from a spooky farmer who likes to tell scary stories.

For more information, call the theater at 325-2507.

Classes and workshops

“Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., is offering the following classes through the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required; call 625-6200.

Speedy Scrapbook Layouts, Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., $45; Crochet Rugs, Wednesday and Nov. 16, 6 to 9 p.m., $24; Veterans Day Fall Arts and Crafts Camp for kids ages 5 through 12, Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $25; More Tips and Tricks in Watercolor, Saturday , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $28; Christmas Greeting Cards, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $31; and Gift Calendar for 2006, Saturday, 2 to 4:30 p.m., $29.

“The Japanese Cultural Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road, is offering seasonal origami classes Nov. 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The paper-folding class will discuss making turkeys, pilgrims and paper o’plenty. The cost is $5.

For information, call Michiko Takaoka at 328-2971 or e-mail jcc@mfwi.org.

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