Posted on: Thursday, September 2, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

University of Hawai'i-Manoa auditions for the Oct. 29 through Nov. 7 production of Edward Sakamoto's pidgin play, "Manoa Valley," 3:30-6 p.m. today and tomorrow for UH students and faculty and 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday for community members in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. Auditions consist of reading from the script (scripts available at the Kennedy Theatre office). 956-2110.

The Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center auditions students, grades 2 through 12 and recent graduates, for the November production of a musical "Wha'sup Fables 2004," a local-style telling of Aesop's Fables. Auditions for actors and singers, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and dancers 3-6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the school auditorium. Rehearsals begin after school and some weekends beginning in mid-September. Call for additional requirements: 733-4913.

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 Lee Cataluna'a comedy "Half Dozen Long Stem," 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.

Army Community Theatre auditions for the Nov. 18-Dec. 4 production of the musical, "The King & I," 7 p.m. Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at Richardson Theatre at Fort Shafter. Scripts and additional information by calling 438-4480.

MUSIC/DANCE

Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus auditions for the coming season for grades 2-3 at 8:30 a.m., grades 4-12 at 10:30 a.m., grades K-1 and boys with changed voices at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sept. 11, Kawaiaha'o Church basement. Students learn vocal technique, ear training, sight singing, music theory and history. Rehearsals every Saturday and performances scheduled through the end of the year. Tuition is $120 for children in grades K-1 and $230 for grades 2-12. Additional information at www.hyoc.org or by calling 521-2982.

Upside-down Dance auditions for the 2004-05 season, 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Bring a resumé, a 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 and 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 a complete schedule and registration: 358-8594 or visit www.hawaiiacda.org.

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 before Sept. 30: 524-2822, ext. 223 or write standrewschoir@hawaii.rr.com.

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 before Nov. 24.

Aloha Tower Marketplace invites local and visiting school and community bands, choirs, hula halau to apply to appear in the 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 write 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 summer show, "Barbershop Bandstand." Rehearsals and auditions, 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.

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

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

Majestic Production seeks contestants, ages 3 to 11 years, 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 all 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 islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line.