Tryout calendar
Advertiser Staff
STAGE/SCREEN/TV
Richard Vida Audition Workshop, school-age theatre performers can learn auditioning techniques and practice vocal and dance exercises to increase their chances of getting a part in the Army Community Theatre's production of "Annie" and other stage productions, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Ballet Hawaii studio at Dole Cannery; $25 for group workshop, plus $25 for 20 minutes of private coaching. Register: 732-7733.
The Actors Group and the Filipino Community Center audition for the Oct. 13-22 production of Virgilio Menor Felipe's play "To U.S. With Aloha and Mabuhay," 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 3, UH-Manoa School of Architecture auditorium. Parts available for males and females of all ethnicities of any age. Auditions consist of cold readings of the script and some improvisational group games. Prospective singers, dancers, musicians and production assistants also should attend. 222-3133.
Diamond Head Theatre auditions for the 2006-2007 season of their youth performance troupe "Shooting Stars," 2 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College chapel. Children, 7-17, should prepare a song and bring sheet music in their key and be dressed for a dance audition. Additional information: 733-0277, ext. 302.
"Supernanny" ABC's reality TV show seeks families with children in need of discipline to appear on the show's third season, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Kahala Mall Center Court. www.abc.com (keyword "supernanny"), (877) 626-6984, 732-7736.
Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre auditions for the Nov. 10-Dec. 10 production of "The Lion in Winter," 7 p.m. Sept. 8, noon Sept 9 and 10, HPU Theatre, Kane'ohe. Auditions consist of reading from the script; rehearsals scheduled for 7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and some weekends. 254-0853.
Army Community Theatre auditions for the Nov. 16-Dec. 2 production of the musical "Annie," 7 p.m. Sept. 11-13, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Parts available for adults and children. 732-7733.
MUSIC/DANCE
Tokyo Disney Resort auditions for female Polynesian dancers, 18 and older, for a 12-month contract to begin in early 2006, with pay, travel and living expenses included. Auditioners should be strong in hula, Tahitian and Maori dance with poi balls, and must be able to move to Tokyo for the length of the contract. Bring a resume, photo, pareau and bikini top for the sign-in, 11 a.m. today, with auditions to begin at noon, Hilton Hawaiian Village, South Pacific ballroom. www.disneyauditions.com.
rRed Elephant seeks musical performers and bands to perform at "Live" events. Call to schedule an audition: 550-8457, andrew@meaderarts.com. Deadline is Friday.
Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions experienced classical singers with strong music skills and clear, flexible voices by appointment, through Sept. 15 at Chaminade University. 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.
Ballet Hawaii auditions for youth and adult dancers for the Dec. 15-17 production of "Nutcracker 2006," 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 17, Ballet Hawaii studios at Dole Cannery. Call for complete schedule: 521-8600.
PAGEANTS
Young's Island Gem Productions seeks male and female contestants, newborn to age 24, for the Oct. 14 Miss and Mister Island Gem Pageant. Entry fee is $100. 695-5455. 341-5359. Deadline is today.
Hawaii's Miss 2007 seeks girls, 1-16 years old, for eight age categories in the Sept. 24 pageant, with winners to advance to the national contest. Entry fee of $100 includes lessons in poise, walking, speech and etiquette. 384-7659. Application deadline is Sept. 10.
Maximum Events seeks women, 14-19, for the Miss Teen U.S. pageant to be held in Hawai'i, March 1-5. Winner continues to the Miss Teen World pageant in Sydney, Australia, on April 20. Application deposit of $175 will be applied to the $575 entry fee for those selected to compete. Application at www.missteenworldus.com, 352-5722. Application deadline is Nov. 1.
ONGOING
Brew Moon Waikiki auditions for weekend performances in an open- mike, casual setting on the restaurant's lanai. Seeking Hawaiian, jazz, easy-listening soloists and groups (no grunge or heavy-metal groups) to try out, and also established performers, no auditions required, to record with JWAVE, a Japanese radio station. Call Andree for appointment: 955-9045.
Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes and possible recording contract, 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Competition rotates by week among keiki, teens, adults and seniors. Registration: 947-5736.
O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.
The Honolulu Chorale invites singers of all voice parts to join the group in their upcoming season, rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call for location: 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.
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, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.
Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks new singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals for the upcoming season, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for location: 429-9600.
Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform. 941-0440.
Send announcements 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.