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Posted on: Thursday, August 26, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Saint Louis School auditions female high school students for the March production of the musical "Sweet Charity," 3:30-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Mamiya Theater on the school campus. Prepare one slow and one up-tempo song. After-school dance and vocal classes will be provided during the Fall semester with rehearsals to begin in January. 739-4886.

Aloha Performing Arts Company auditions for 14 male and 11 female parts for the Oct. 21-Nov. 7 production of the musical "The Music Man," 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at APAC Loft, second floor above Ohana Kenpo and Electric Kayaks, Kainaliu, Big Island. Be prepared to sing, move and read from the script. Other requirements at (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 and noon Sept. 11-12, 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 available for 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

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

St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir auditions all vocal parts for the upcoming year. Singers must be available at 9:15 each Sunday for the 10 a.m. service and 6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month for the 7:30 p.m. Evensong performances. Rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p.m. each Thursday. Call for an audition date and time: 524-2822, ext. 223 or e-mail standrewschoir@hawaii.rr.com.

Upside-down Dance auditions for the 2004-05 season, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 5, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Bring resum', 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.

Hawai'i All-State High School Honor Choir auditions for students in grades 9-12 for the Jan. 22-23 festival and participation in the Jan. 20-23 music camp led by Bruce Rogers at Brigham Young University-Hawai'i. Rehearsals begin in November. A $220 fee includes hotel, transportation, meals, CD and festival T-shirt. Auditions between Sept. 11 and Sept. 26 for all islands. Call for schedule and registration: 358-8594.

Church of the Crossroads accepting applications from alto/mezzo soprano and bass/baritone singers for their annual voice scholarships. Candidates must have some knowledge of sightreading and be available to sing in the Crossroad's choir through mid-June 2005. Auditions will be held in September. Call for application and audition date: 949-2220, 256-7212.

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.

Aloha Tower Marketplace invites local and visiting school and community bands, choirs, hula hŠlau to apply to appear in the center atrium. Call for additional requirements: 566-2306.

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.

Chaminade Community Chorus seeks new members for the Fall 2004 season. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. No auditions or fees. 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. 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 is Monday with 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 will travel 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: $150; no mandatory ticket or ad sales. Deadline: Sept. 11.

Majestic Production seeks contestants for the 2005 Miss Asia Hawaii State Pageant to be held in Nov. Open to all females, married or unmarried, ages 3-65. State winners advance to the national competition. Recruitment fee: $85. Application: 389-8870, 221-6875. Deadline: 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; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; call 525-8034 or fax 525-8055.