Posted on: Thursday, January 20, 2005

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre auditions students and community members for the March 25-April 24 production of Moliere's farce "The Miser," 7 p.m. Jan. 28 and noon Jan. 29 and 30 at the HPU Theatre, windward campus. Auditions will consist of readings from the script, which can be read on the premises of the downtown and windward campus libraries. 254-0853.

W Performing Art Center auditions for their spring junior production of the musical "Annie," 2:30-6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the center, 823 California Ave., Wahiawa. All parts will be cast with children between the ages of 5 and 15 years, who will be asked to sing a song from the show (bring sheet music unless they will sing a cappella) and to dance; some will be asked to read from the script. 621-3411.

MUSIC/DANCE

Honolulu Boy Choir holds open auditions for boys ages 7-12 for the spring concert season. Must be able to match pitch and be available for rehearsals and performances. Auditions by appointment only on Saturday. There is no participation fee. Call for details and to schedule an audition: www.honoluluboychoir.org/auditions.html, 596-7464.

Hawaii Stars holds its first audition for the 2005 season, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Centerstage (registration at 5:30 p.m.). Contestants, ages 18 and over as of March 24, will sing 45 seconds of a song, a cappella. Entry form at www.hawaiistars.com.

ONGOING

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program seeks student submissions of videotaped public service announcements, mini documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for weekly program on DOE Channel 56. Also, looking for male high school students to introduce the videos. 837-8004.

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

Hawai'i Kai Towne Center calls for groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. Call Sharon for information: 941-0440.

Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

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.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers 18 and older, with prizes and possible recording contract, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Keiki competition on the first Sunday of each month, teens on the second Sunday, adults on the third and seniors on the fourth. Registration: 947-5736.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women singers to their rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses for the spring 2005 concert season, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew's Priory's music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

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; or call 525-8034 or fax 525-8055.