Dust off that guitar, break out the hammer dulcimer, or put on those tap shoes because on May 10 and May 12, Metro’s Art in Transit Program and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are holding open auditions for live performances at Metrorail stations. The auditions are being held as part of Metroperforms!, a program bringing live performers to yet-to-be-determined Metro stations through the summer (we first told you about it last year) and then again during the December holiday season. Performances are scheduled to begin in early June.

The artists selected after the auditions will perform at stations in the District of Columbia. Metro is working with authorities in P.G. and Montgomery counties to bring auditions and performances to Maryland as well. Performances will take place at designated station entrances at a distance far enough away from station stairs and escalators to ensure clear access for people heading into or out of Metrorail stations. In addition, participants in the MetroPerforms! program will not be permitted to sell merchandise, nor ask for money from the public while performing.

The DC Arts Commission auditions take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Metro headquarters, 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC. Individuals and groups interested in auditioning for the program should bring a photograph and a one-page biography or resume. Auditions are first-come, first-served.

For more information, view the full announcement on WMATA’s web site.

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