MANSFIELD (AP) — A casting agency is seeking extras for a movie starring Sylvester Stallone that will be filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory, the former prison in Mansfield where “The Shawshank Redemption” was filmed. Mansfield City Council members say the film is the sequel to the yet-to-be-released “Escape Plan 2.” The “Escape Plan” movies featuring Stallone all center on …

Barbershop harmony will return to the Star Theatre stage Aug. 26. The annual An Evening of Barbershop concert benefits the local theater’s scholarship program.

Barbershop harmony will return to the Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky Aug. 26 as the community theater holds its annual Evening of Barbershop. This annual concert is held to raise funds for the local theater’s scholarship fund.

CAREY — The 37th Carey Fest’s featured musical acts are a mixed bag of styles from Southwest Louisiana-esque funk to five-part harmony to high-energy country-rock.

CAREY — Carey Mayor Jennifer Rathburn remembers Carey Fest being all the rage at the end of summer growing up. “Carey Fest is always a good time,” she said on the phone this week. Fittingly, the 37th Carey Fest theme is “It’s a Hit!”

The Star Players Inc. invites interested singers, dancers and actors to open auditions for its autumn musical production, “Shrek the Musical,” from 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at The Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky.

TIFFIN — The Heidelberg University-Community Chorus invites those with a love of singing to join its ranks this coming year. Dr. Greg Ramsdell, who returns after a six-year hiatus to direct the chorus this year, said that is the only requirement.

MARION — Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford has announced auditions will be held for two upcoming Palace Productions, “Willy Wonka Jr.” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Character breakdowns for each musical can be found on the Palace Theatre website at www.marionpalace.org.

The Star Players Inc. invites interested singers, dancers and actors to open auditions for its autumn musical production, “Shrek the Musical,” from 6-8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at The Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Players will conclude its production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin.