BRIEFLY IN DATEBOOK

The American Ballet Theatre is seeking children and adults for dancing

and non-dancing roles in its holiday production of “Cinderella,” which

will be presented Dec. 19-23 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in Founders Hall at The Center,

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Girls 9 to 11 years of age, boys 15 to

17, and women and men are needed for a variety of roles. Call for

specific role requirements.

Information: (714) 556-2787, Ext. 557.

Educational Touring Production receives underwriting funds

South Coast Repertory’s 2001 Educational Touring Production has

received major underwriting to support its tour of Southland elementary

schools Jan. 17-April 28.

The show, “Bad Water Blues: A Coral Reef Mystery” by Richard Hellesen,

with music by Michael Silversher, was originally scheduled to tour

through April 8. It addresses the issue of threatened coastal waters.

Underwriters include Boeing, The Capital Group Charitable Foundation

and the California Arts Council. The city of Newport Beach Cultural Arts

Council will sponsor five performances in Newport Beach.

Dance ensemble to hold auditions

Auditions will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 2 for Orange Coast

College’s performing dance ensemble DANC’N ETC. at OCC’s Dance Studio B,

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

The company performs the latest contemporary styles, including

hip-hop, jazz, ballet and modern, and is looking for dancers and actors.

The group will perform throughout the spring at Orange County high

schools and colleges, as well as in competitions.

Information: (714) 432-5506.