Posted on: Thursday, September 23, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Lanikai Mortgage Players audition for the Nov. 12-21 production of the melodrama, "Murder on Tombstone Island, or Who'll Stop the Strangler," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Lanikai Park playhouse. 531-7511.

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the Nov. 17-Dec. 5 production of a comedy/mystery spoof, "Red Herring," 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Kahawaihao Theatre on the campus of Mid-Pacific Institute. Parts for three men and three women who will play a total of 18 characters in the play. Scripts and information: 988-6131.

Mardi Gras Follies auditions for singers, dancers, specialty acts, models and stage crew for the Feb. 18, 50th anniversary production, 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Waikiki Community Center. 922-8401.

MUSIC/DANCE

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 on O'ahu. Rehearsals begin in November. A $220 fee includes hotel, transportation, meals, CD and festival T-shirt. Auditions through Sunday 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 e-mail standrewschoir@hawaii.rr.com.

Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir auditions for current openings. The ability to read music and availability for choir rehearsals, 7-9:15 each Thursday, and performances is required. Call for interview and audition date before Sept. 30: 550-4717, 226-2379.

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. 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 halau 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 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

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.

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 is 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. Call 525-8034, fax 525-8055, or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line.