Auditions for Paliku Theatre's fall production of "Miss Saigon" will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 29, 30 and 31 at Windward Community College theater.

Ron Bright will direct the Tony Award-winning musical, with performances beginning Oct. 3.

Principal and ensemble roles are available for Asian and Asian-American singers, ages 16 to 35, and non-Asian adult roles for to fill the parts of Ellen, Chris and John, and assorted military personnel.

There also is a role for one child, male or female of Asian-American descent, to portray Tan, the child of the female lead, Kim. The tryouts for the child role will be at 6 p.m. the three nights, preceding the adult talent call.

No roles are pre-cast.

Adult auditioners should prepare a contemporary pop or Broadway song which shows a high range in belt/chest voice. Performers may sing tune from "Miss Saigon," but must bring their own sheet music for other selections. An accompanist will be provided, and no one will be allowed to audition a capella or to tracks on tape or CD.

For movement auditions, women should bring tights, leotards and character shoes with heels or flat jazz shoes; men should wear dance or comfortable attire for movement. Sneakers or jazz shoes are acceptable.

Men with aerial acrobatic skills are also needed.

"Miss Saigon" performance commitment is for five weekends ending not later than Nov. 2. Rehearsals are typically from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays , with more weekends scheduled closer to opening night.

Ticket sales will begin Aug. 1.

For additional information, call 235-7330.

Paliku Theatre is located on the campus of Windward Community College,at the top of Kea'ahala Road, mauka of Kahekili Highway, in Kane'ohe.