Tryouts Calendar
STAGE/SCREEN
Pearl Harbor Performing Arts Association auditions singers and dancers for the Feb. 27-March 27 run of the Mardi Gras Follies, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Waikiki Community Center. Additional audition for military personnel at 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 October. 922-8401.
MUSIC/DANCE
Mai Tai Rumble, competition in island contemporary and open mic categories for solo, duos and groups, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 6, Mai Tai Bar at Ala Moana Center. Prizes and cash awarded. Pick up entry form with rules and details at the bar, or see www.maitairumble.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.
Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers for the coming season of performances, including the Candlelight Christmas concert. Auditions held 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 261-6495 for appointment or e-mail MaestroTim@aol.com.
PAGEANTS/MODELING
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 (ages 17-24; a preliminary to Miss Hawaii). Registration $35, with an entry fee of $299 (inquire about sponsorships); no fees for Miss VIP competition. Call 842-0881. Deadline: Saturday.
Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu is accepting applications for March's queen contest. Must be of at least 50 percent Japanese ancestry, U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident age 19 to 26, and able to participate in pre-pageant activities. Applications at www.cbfhawaii.com or 949-2255. Deadline extended to Sept. 30.
Island Beauty Productions seeking contestants for the Princes of Polynesia, Men of Polynesia, Miss Teen and Miss Hawaiian Islands competitions to be held Oct. 11. Three categories for males ages 7 and over. Two categories for females ages 13-26. Submit application with $50 fee by Sept. 30. 671-2429.
L.A. Image Productions seeks contestants for the Nov. 19 Miss Teen Hawaii 2004 competition. Must be single and 14-18 years old, and must be U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident. Registration fee: $85. 520-8119. Deadline: Oct. 10.
L.A. Image Productions seeks contestants for the Oct. 19 Little Miss and Little Mr. 50th State competition, for ages 10 months through 12 years. Registration: $35. 520-8119. Deadline: Oct. 10.
