MARYSVILLE — The 2009 Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show will take place June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Marysville-Pilchuck High School Auditorium, but the show can’t go on without performers.

To that end, Maryfest Inc. is looking for talented locals to compete in fields ranging from vocal, dance and instrumental music to drama and comedy. Auditions will be held in the M-PHS Auditorium, located at 5611 108th St. NE, May 7-8 from 5:30- 7:45 p.m. on both nights.

Contestants of all ages are welcome to try out, both on their own and as part of groups. You can contact Talent Show Director Marcy Giesler at 360-653-6584 for applications, or download applications at www.maryfest.com, and then send your completed applications to Giesler at max761@verizon.net. The deadline to return applications is May 1.