Tryouts Calendar
STAGE
Army Community Theatre auditions for the Nov. 13-29 production of "Man of La Mancha," 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. 438-4480,
Pearl Harbor Performing Arts Association audition for singers and dancers for the Feb. 27-March 27 run of the 49th Mardi Gras Follies, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Waikiki Community Center. Additional audition for military personnel, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Banyans Club at Pearl Harbor; and for singers only, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Don Ho's Island Grill. Rehearsals begin in early Oct. 922-8401.
MUSIC/DANCE
Mai Tai Rumble, competition for island contemporary and open-mike categories for solos, duos and groups, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 6, Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Center. Prizes and cash to be awarded. Entry forms with rules and details available at the bar, or visit maitairumble.com.
Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus enrolling boys and girls in Grades K-12 for the new semester, beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Kawaiaha'o Church basement. Times vary depending on age. Program fee is $200 plus required attendance at a music camp. Call for details: 521-2982.
Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers with a clear, flexible voice for the coming season of performances including the Candlelight Christmas, sacred music and American Songbook concerts. Call for an audition appointment: 261-6495 or e-mail maestrotim@aol.com.
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.
UH-Hilo University Chorus invites community members to participate in the Dec. 6 concert of Part I of the Messiah by Bach and a new work by local composer Michael Springer, 7 p.m. Sept. 29, UH-Hilo Performing Arts Department Rehearsal Room, Big Island. (808) 974-7479.
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, is looking for new members. Rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373.
Honolulu Chorale rehearses for the new concert season, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Andrew's Priory. 524-0815, ext. 257.
Chaminade University Chorus invites experienced singers to join this community chorus. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday, Room 201, Eiben Hall, Chaminade campus. 261-6495.
Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus seeks new members. Male singers of all levels and vocal parts sought 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 in all vocal parts. Some sight-reading ability is desirable. 524-8632.
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.
PAGEANTS/MODELING
Aloha Entertainment Group seeks females, ages 18-26 with "local" looks and long hair, to represent Hawai'i in a marketing campaign which will include a national concert tour, music video, TV and print media appearances and promotion of "Island Gurl" clothing line. Must be outgoing and able to extend the aloha spirit. Submit a recent headshot or photo with a short description of your personality and goals to bobby@alohaentgroup.com or Island Gurl, c/o B. Lane, 696 Kalanipu'u St., Honolulu, HI 96825. Deadline: Monday.
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). Registration fee is $35 with an entry fee of $299 (inquire about sponsorships) for each competition except Miss VIP, which has no fees. Call for entry form: 842-0881. Deadline: Sept. 20.
Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu is accepting applications for the queen contest in March. Applicants must be of at least 50 percent Japanese ancestry, U.S. citizens and Hawai'i residents, between the ages of 19 and 26 and able to participate in pre-pageant classes and appearances. Applications available at www.cbfhawaii.com or by calling 949-2255. Application deadline extended to Sept. 30.
Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Phone 525-8034, fax 525-8055, or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with OTryouts Calî in the subject line.
