Tryouts Calendar
STAGE/SCREEN
"Maid in America," a Fox TV reality series to air in November, seeks women 21 to 30 employed as housekeepers, nannies, etc. for at least the past six months. Applicants must appear in uniform at the audition, 3-6 p.m. Monday at the Radisson Hotel Waikiki Prince Kuhio. Videotaped auditions also accepted. Information: (800) 495-1480. Download the application at: www.maidinamericatv.com.
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE auditions for the musical "My Fair Lady," which opens Oct. 23 and runs each weekend through Nov. 16. Bring sheet music for a song from any show and be prepared to cold read from the script. Auditions 6 p.m. Aug. 17, 18 and 19 at Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 235-7330.
Vertov Industries holds an open casting call for lead, support and extras roles for an independent film to be shot in Hawai'i in September and October. Auditions held Aug. 22-24. Call for appointment: 845-4793.
Shooting stars, Diamond Head Theatre's youth troupe, auditions for the 2003-2004 season, for children ages 7-17, 2 p.m. Aug. 23, Kapi'olani Community College Chapel. Call for requirements: 733-0277, Ext. 302.
MUSIC/DANCE
ALOHA Festivals seeks falsetto singers and storytellers for the Sept. 7 "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest at the Waikoloa Marriott. Applications at the Big Island Aloha Festivals office or by calling (808) 885-7786. Deadline: today.
Honolulu Symphony Chorus auditions for the 2003-2004 season. Rehearsals begin Aug. 11 in the Music Department's choral rehearsal room at UH-Manoa. To schedule an audition for Wednesday or Aug. 23, call 524-0815, Ext. 257.
Honolulu Chorale begins rehearsals for the new concert season, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and each following Tuesday at St. Andrew's Priory. To schedule a voice placement and interview, call 524-0815, Ext. 257, before Sept. 2.
Ballet Hawaii auditions for the annual December production of "Nutcracker," Sept. 27 at Ballet Hawaii's Dole Cannery Studio. Call for audition times for ballet levels I through VII and adult: 521-8600.
Expressions by choice, an opportunity for avant-garde artists, seeks musicians, vocalists, groups and bands to audition for bimonthly performances. Call for audition location and dates: 593-3682.
O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals held at 7 p.m. each Monday at Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i's chapter of Sweet Adelines International, looks for new members. Rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School Auditorium. 944-3373.
Chaminade University Chorus invites experienced singers to join this community chorus. Rehearsals 7-9 each Wednesday, Room 201, Eiben Hall on the campus. 261-6495.
Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus seeks male singers for four-part barbershop-style a cappella harmony. Rehearsals 7 p.m. each Thursday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.
St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir seeks new singers. Some sight-reading ability is desirable. 524-8632.
PAGEANTS/MODELING
MS. Hawaii Senior America Pageant, seeks entries from women age 60 and older, for the Sept. 28 pageant at Paliku Theatre. Must compete in interview, evening wear and talent. Entry deadline is Friday; entry fee of $150. 585-8116.
Ms. Aloha Nui Pageant seeks entries from Big Island women, age 18 and over and at least 200 pounds, for the Sept. 6 pageant. Winner receives prizes and rides in the Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade in Hilo. Entry deadline is Aug. 23; no entry fee. (808) 896-0323, (808) 885-1022.
Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu is accepting applications for next year's queen contest. Applicants must be of at least 50 percent Japanese ancestry, U.S. citizens and Hawai'i residents, 19 to 26, and able to participate in pre-pageant classes and appearances. Applications are available at www.cbfhawaii.com or by calling 949-2255. Application deadline: Aug. 30.
V International Productions seeks contestants for the Nov. 29 competition for Little Miss (ages 4-8), Junior Miss Glamour Hawaii (ages 9-12), Miss Teen (ages 13-17), Miss Cover Girl (ages 18-29), Male Cover Model (ages 16-29), Miss Petite Teen (ages 13-17), Ms. Petite Hawaii USA (ages 18-30), and Miss VIP, a preliminary to the Miss Hawaii competition (ages 17-24). Entry fee is $35 for each competition except Miss VIP, which is $299 (inquire about sponsorships). Call for entry form: 842-0881. Deadline: Sept. 20.
Announcements: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802.
