Tryouts Calendar
STAGE/SCREEN
Kumu Kahua auditions for one female who can hula; two local males in their early 20s to late 30s; and one local male in his late 30s to early 50s for the May production of Lee A. Tonouchi's play, "Gone Feeshing," noon-3 p.m. Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Scripts, information: 536-4222.
Army Community Theatre auditions for the May 13-29 production of the musical "Camelot," 7 p.m. Monday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Scripts, information: 438-4480.
Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the May 19-June 6 production of Mark Medoff's play "Gunfighter," 3 p.m. March 20 and 21 in Bakken Auditorium at Mid-Pacific Institute. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Rehearsals to begin March 22. To see script: 988-6131.
National Society of Arts and Letters Hawaii Chapter seeks contestants for its 2004 Career Awards for Musical Theatre Competition. To request rules and entry form: NevaRego@hawaii.rr.com, 734-2774. Deadline: March 21.
The Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival auditions for their third season (July 16 to August 8), noon-3 p.m. March 28 at Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College; 4-7 p.m. March 29 at the Earl Ernst Lab Theatre at UH-Manoa; 4-6:30 p.m. March 30 at Leeward Community College's Lab Theatre; and 7-10 p.m. March 31 at Kawaiaha'o Theatre at Mid-Pacific Institute. Parts available for men and women of all ages; rehearsals to begin in May. 261-5080, www.hawaiishakes.org.
MUSIC/DANCE
"Hawaii Stars" holds open auditions for the spring TV tapings (which begin April 1), noon-2 p.m. Saturday (registration from 11 a.m.), Maui Mall, Kahului, Maui. 235-2484.
Rainbow Dance Squad Auditions, for college-age men and women in the University of Hawai'i system, 9 a.m. April 4, UH-Manoa Athletic Department, Studio 3. Must be available for all UH football games and other events to be scheduled. 956-7657.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform on the center's stage. Call Wisa: 941-0440.
Taize Choir, learn chants used in communal prayer, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Parke Chapel (next to St. Andrew's Cathedral). 234-5282.
HAwai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers with clear, flexible voices for the coming season of performances. Auditions held 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, is looking for new members. Rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. 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.
"AL WATERSON AND YOU" TALENT SEARCH, competition, for singers 18 and older, with prizes awarded and possible recording contract, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Register: 947-5736.
Chaminade University Chorus invites experienced singers to join this community chorus. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 201, Eiben Hall, on the campus. 261-6495 or MaestroTim@aol.com.
Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus seeks new members. Male singers of all levels and vocal parts are sought for four-part, barbershop-style, a cappella harmony. Rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.
Expressions by choice, an organization for avant-garde artists, seeks musicians, vocalists, groups and bands to audition for bimonthly performances. Call for audition location and dates: 593-3682.
PAGEANTS
Miss Hawaii USA 2005 and Miss Hawaii Teen 2004 accepting applications from women ages 19-26 for the Miss Hawaii pageant, and ages 15-18 for the Miss Hawaii Teen pageant, both to be held May 16. Contestants will be judged in swimsuit, evening gown and interview phases for scholarships and prizes. Miss Hawaii winner continues to the Miss USA Pageants. Production fees range from $100 to $500 and are all inclusive. Deadline: March 20. 538-6690 or e-mail 2couture@lava.net.
CK Productions seeks contestants for the Mrs. Hawaii International pageant (married women ages 21-56) and Miss Teen Hawaii International pageant (ages 13-19). Pageant to be held on May 2, with winners continuing to the national pageant in July in Illinois. Registration fee is $50, and entry fee is $300. Deadline: March 31. 221-2434.
Miss Hawaiian Island Beauty seeks contestants, ages 3-55, for the state pageant to be held in June. Winner continues to the national pageant. Registration fee: $25. Deadline: March 31. 223-4482.
Aloha Festivals seeks Island residents of Hawaiian ancestry for its 2004 O'ahu Royal Court — a king and queen (30 or older), and prince and princess (ages 16-20). Applicants judged on knowledge of Hawaiian culture, personality, community service, appearance and other criteria. Applications at Aloha Festivals office, Ward Warehouse. Deadline: April 2. 589-1771, www.alohafestivals.com.
Miss Emine Pacific funds Pageant seeks contestants, ages 12-24, for the pageant to be held in July. Winner receives a savings bond and other prizes. Participation fee is $200. Deadline: April 30. 294-4113.
Send announcements 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.
