Posted on: Sunday, May 1, 2005

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the August production of Velina Hasu Houston's drama "Tea," 9 a.m.-noon May 14 and 6-9 p.m. May 15 at the theater. Roles available for five Asian-American females in their late 30s to late 50s. Call for details and loan of the script: 536-4222.

"The Shakespeariments," a comedy about Shakespeare, which begins filming in June, seeks actors. For audition appointment: 772-0442 or welkinflyer@yahoo.com. Deadline: May 31.

Grateful Head Productions seeks actors and a videographer for a feature-length comedy. For audition appointment: 772-0442 or welkinflyer@yahoo.com. Deadline: June 30.

MUSIC/DANCE

NIX Performing Arts Center auditions for dancers to train for their performance and competition teams and the new street company, 3-4:30 p.m. May 8 for ages 7-9; 4-5:30 p.m. for ages 10-12; and 5-6:30 p.m. for ages 13 and over. NIX PAC offers one-hour dance classes for $11-12 per class; dancers selected for the dance teams will receive a scholarship of $7.50 per class and will be required to take from three to four classes per week. Call for additional information: 484-1155, 223-1129.

PAGEANTS

2005 Miss Hawaiian Island Beauty seeks female contestants, ages 3-60, for the June 25 pageant; $55 entry fee. 223-4482. Deadline is May 10.

Majestic Productions seeks contestants for the June 26 Miss Hawaiian United States Pageant. Women of all ages and sizes, any ethnicity or marital status invited to compete for the crown, trophy and prizes. Registration fee is $85. 221-6875, 389-8870. Deadline is May 25.

ONGOING

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.

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 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, 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, especially those with low alto voices, to their rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals, 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 fax 525-8055.