Posted on: Thursday, March 3, 2005

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Vertov Industries is casting a low-budget feature-length independent film to be entered into local film festivals. Parts for all ages and types for an April-May production schedule. Call for audition time and location for tomorrow through Sunday or March 11-13. 845-4793.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the May production of Mark D. Tjarks' "Ventriloquist," 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sunday at the theater. Roles include an African-American female, early 30s to late 40s; Asian male, late 20s to early 40s; Caucasian female, late 20s to early 40s; hapa female, early teens; Caucasian male, early teens; Asian female, early 50s to late 60s. Auditions include a cold reading of the script, some improvisation and simple movement work. 536-4222.

Murder Mystery Players auditions for "Etiquette for a Murder," which plays March 26-April 30 at Dave and Busters, noon Sunday at The ARTS at Marks Garage. All actors must be age 18 and over and will be asked to read from the script. Actors are paid $75 per performance. 258-0205.

Army Community Theatre auditions for the May 12-28 production of the musical "The Secret Garden," 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. 438-3380, www.squareone.org/ACT.

ONGOING

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

Hawaii 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 rehearses 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. For an appointment: 261-6495, or MaestroTim@aol.com.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, 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, 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.