Here are some upcoming non-Troupe opportunities:

*AUGUST WILSON'S LEGACY: A NEW GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS -- FREE PUBLIC EVENT: Join the Huntington Theatre Company for a free community event at Roxbury Community College celebrating the legacy of August Wilson and looking ahead to an exciting new generation of playwrights.

Monday, September 14 at 7:30pm
Roxbury Community College
Mainstage at the Media Arts Building
1234 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury
FREE

RSVP to 617 266-7900 x1045 or online at http://tinyurl.com/mcxo2f .

Hosted by Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB-TV Channel 5, the event will feature a talk with Kenny Leon, director of the Huntington's upcoming productions of Fences and Stick Fly, a panel discussion, and live performances of scenes from Wilson's work.

*The Huntington Theatre Company will be holding general auditions for children 8-13 and any students currently enrolled in a local university to take part in an Ensemble Chorus in its upcoming productions of A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS by Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus. Please note that these auditions are specifically for LOCAL CHILDREN AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY. These are unpaid internships. Credit may be available through your individual universities. EMC points are available.

Production Dates are November 13, 2009 to December 13, 2009, with the possibility of an extension to December 20, 2009. Rehearsals begin on October 20, 2009 but ensemble members may be called at a later date. Tech dates are November 8 to 12, 2009 and opening is on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

Auditions will take place on Thursday, September 17, from 3pm to 6pm and Monday, September 21 from 3pm to 6pm. Auditions will be given out in THREE (3) minute slots on a first come, first serve basis. Please prepare ONE (1) one minute monologue and 16-bars to be sung a capella.

To schedule an appointment, please call Chris Carcione at 617-273-1531 or email him at ccarcione@huntingtontheatre.org. Leave a message with your name, primary contact telephone number and preferred audition sate and time. You will receive a confirmation call no later than Tuesday, September 15.