Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Open casting call for new NBC TV series, "Hawai'i," 5-8 p.m., today, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Hawai'i Suite, as part of 40th Food & New Product Show. Needed: all ages and ethnic backgrounds, especially "local-looking." No experience required; current photo/portfolio recommended. No phone inquires.

Auditions for Diamond Head Theatre musical, "Seussical," featuring favorite Dr. Seuss characters, scheduled to run Dec. 3-19. Auditions 7 p.m. tomorrow; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the theatre, 520 Makapu'u Ave. Audition will include singing an up-tempo song (songs from contemporary musical theater and/or from "Seussical" are appropriate.) No a cappella, transpositions or karaoke. Required: dance clothes and shoes. Scripts available at box office to read on-site. Information: 733-0277, No. 309 or www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for four characters, ages 12 to 16 (three boys, one girl), for the Jan. 12-30 production (possible extension through Feb. 6) of "Over the Tavern," about the joys and travails of a 1959, Buffalo, N.Y., blue-collar family. Auditions 1 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 Manoa Road. (Adult role auditions, Nov. 15.) Scripts and information: 988-6131.

MUSIC/DANCE

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 Crossroads choir through mid-June 2005. 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. Contact 261-0160 or www.kailuahighalumni.org before Nov. 24.

Aloha Tower Marketplace invites local and visiting school and community bands, choirs, hula halau to apply to perform in the center atrium. 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, 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, 7 p.m. Mondays, Chaminade University, Eiben Hall. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i, Sweet Adelines International chapter, seeks singers. 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

Miss Aloha State 2005, registration deadline tomorrow. 626-7538.

University Miss & Master International Hawai'i State Scholarship Pageant, Oct. 24; all ages, girls and boys; no experience necessary. All contestants eligible international finals in July in Las Vegas. Call: (530) 268-3172.

Sun Splash Tans indoor-tanning model search for females, ages 18-34, to represent Sun Splash Tans at various events. No modeling experience necessary. Will include complimentary fashion photo shoot; participation in advertising, commercials and on Sun Splash Web site; publicity contract with Island Talent Management; and one-year free tanning services. Drop off headshot, swimsuit photo or composite card at Sun Splash Tans, 625 Kapahulu Ave. Deadline: Oct. 31. Information: 735-3777.

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

Emine Pacific Beauties seeks contestants for the National Island Paradise pageant for women, ages 12-24 in two categories, to be held in November. Entry fee is $50. Entry form: 927-3028. Deadline is Monday.

V International Productions seeks contestants for the 2005 Miss VIP scholarship program, a preliminary to the Miss Hawaii/Miss America scholarship pageant on Nov. 20. Application and information at 292-1004 or www.vtalentmgmt.com. No entry fee. Deadline: Oct. 23.

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