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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 29, 2008

Tryouts calendar

SPECIAL

GIRL FEST HAWAI'I is accepting submissions for performers, filmmakers, artists and volunteers for its fifth anniversary multimedia festival and conference, Nov. 7-15. Deadline for artists is Aug. 30; for more information: www.girlfesthawaii.org.

STAGE/TV/FILM

KUMU KAHUA THEATRE is seeking 6 actors for its production of Lee Cataluna's comedy "Da Mayah," opening Aug. 28. Roles are available for: one local female late 20's to late 30's, one local female late 30's to early 50's, two local males early 20's to late 30's, two local males early 40's to 50's. Auditions will consist of a short a cappella song and readings from the script; 6-9 p.m. June 28 and 3-6 p.m. June 29; Kumu Kahua Theatre; for more information: 536-4222.

ALOHA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY will be holding auditions for 30 actors/readers for its 15th annual Original Play Festival. The scripts chosen will be available for on-site perusal beginning July 1; 2:30 p.m. July 6 and 6:30 p.m. July 7; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; for more information: 808-322-9924.

PALIKU THEATRE will be holding auditions for its fall musical "Miss Saigon," directed by Ron Bright, with performances starting Oct. 3. Principal and ensemble roles are available for Asian and Asian/American singers, ages 16-35, and adult non-Asian roles for Ellen, Chris, John and military personnel. There is only one child role, male or female Asian or Asian-American ages 4-5, no taller than 40 inches and no more than 25 pounds. Child auditions will be held 6 p.m. and adult auditions will be held 6:30 p.m. July 29-31; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; for more information: 235-7330.

MAUI ONSTAGE will be holding general auditions for the 20082009 season (appointment required, otherwise anticipate a wait). Those attending this audition are automatically listed for callbacks for other shows in the season. Nonsinging performers' acting auditions are from 11:30-1 p.m. Musical theater vocal/acting (must have a song prepared; bring your complete sheet music plus lyrics, as an accompanist will be provided) auditions are from 1-4 p.m. July 12. Auditions to be held at the Historic 'Iao Theater. For more information: 808-244-8680, operations@mauionstage.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

Cherry Blossom Cabaret seeks performers to audition at its Speakeasy event; third Saturday of August, October and December; deadline to submit audition forms is one month before Speakeasy; for forms and information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com.

"Brown Bags to Stardom" is auditioning high school students and musical groups recording original songs for music videos to be aired on local television; also seeking hosts for weekly episodes; 951-6699.

WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking musicians for its "Advanced Jam Session with mic"; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani; $1 members, $3 nonmembers; 923-1802.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join rehearsals; 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays; Chaminade University; schedule an audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Sundays in Makakilo; for location and interview: 672-8888.

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

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women a cappella singers; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 891 Valkenburgh St.; 277-4439, Honolulu_Blend_Show_Chorus@hotmail.com.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women 16 and older to its rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; United Church of Christ — Judd St.; 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; call for location: 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers to join rehearsals; 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; 262-7664.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes; 6-9 p.m. Sundays; Don Ho's Island Grill; competition rotates weekly among keiki, teens, adults and seniors; register: 947-5736.

Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.