Posted on: Thursday, August 19, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Fox TV issues casting call for its show, "Trading Spouses," 5-9 p.m. Friday, Hard Rock Cafe; 955-7383. For information regarding requirements: www.fox.com.

Aloha Performing Arts Company auditions for the Oct. 21-Nov. 7 production of the the musical "The Music Man," 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 at APAC Loft, second floor above Ohana Kenpo and Electric Kayaks, Kainaliu, Big Island. (808) 322-9924.

Hawai'i Pacific University auditions for the Nov. 5-Dec. 5 production of Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound," 7 p.m. Sept. 10, noon Sept. 11 and 12, HPU Theatre, Kane'ohe. 254-0853.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the November production of "Half Dozen Long Stem," a comedy by Lee Cataluna, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 11 and 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12. Roles include three local males (early 20s to early 40s), a local female (late teens to late 20s) and two local females (early 40s to early 60s). Auditions include cold readings from the script, some improvisation and simple movement work. 536-4222.

MUSIC/DANCE

Upside-down Dance auditions for the 2004-05 season, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 5, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Bring résumé, photograph and 30-second selection of solo choreography in modern, contemporary or improvisational dance. Free dance and Pilates classes for selected dancers. Registration: 779-1934.

Island Idol Contest, singing competition hosted by the Central YMCA, with door prizes and silent auction, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Ocean Nightclub at Restaurant Row; $10 in advance, $15 at the door, for 21 and older. Contest entry form at www.islandidol.org or apply in person at the Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive. Audience tickets: 941-3344.

Hawai'?i Pacific University International Choral Program seeks bass and baritone singers for the 2004-05 academic year (partial tuition waivers for qualified singers). Call 544-1127 for details and audition appointment. Deadline is Aug. 30.

Kailua High School seeks choral and madrigal alumni for the school's 50th anniversary and Christmas concert on Nov. 27. To participate, contact 261-0160 or www.kailuahighalumni.org before Nov. 24.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center calls for groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform on the center's stage. Call Carrie for information: 941-0440.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers with clear, flexible voices, 4 p.m. Sundays. Call for an appointment: 261-6495, or e-mail MaestroTim@aol.com.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals at 7 p.m. Mondays at Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, auditions women singers and actors for the upcoming show, "Barbershop Bandstand." Rehearsals and auditions 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses for the new concert season, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Andrew's Priory. 524-0815, ext. 257.

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. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers 18 and older, with prizes and possible recording contract, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Registration: 947-5736.

PAGEANTS

Ms. Aloha Nui Pageant, seeks entries from Big Island women, ages 18 and older and at least 200 pounds, for the Sept. 11 pageant. Winner receives prizes and rides in the Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade in Hilo. Entry deadline: Aug. 30. No entry fee. (808) 885-7786, (808) 896-0323.

Venus Swimwear holds a model search for their promotional materials, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Volcanoes Nightclub. Winner goes to Florida for a photo shoot. Ticket price is $10. 528-7071.

Majestic Production seeks contestants, ages 3-11, for the Little Miss/Little Mr. Hawaii's Darlin' pageant to be held Sept. 25. Apply at 389-8870, 221-6875. Entry fee is $150; no mandatory ticket or ad sales. Deadline is Sept. 11.

Majestic Production seeks contestants for the 2005 Miss Asia Hawaii State Pageant to be held in Nov. Open to females, married or unmarried, ages 3-65. State winners advance to the national competition. Recruitment fee is $85. Application: 389-8870, 221-6875. Deadline is Oct. 15.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Call 525-8034, fax 525-8055, or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line.