MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Northern University will hold children's auditions for its 31st year of The ONU Holiday Spectacular from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in ONU's Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Auditions will be held for children ages 5 to 12. 

Those auditioning should be ready to participate in a dance call with jazz and/or tap shoes. Please, no prepared dance or vocal solos.

Dates for this year's performances are November 19-21, 2026, at Ohio Northern University; and Dec. 4-6, 2026, at Lima's Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. 

For further information, email [email protected].