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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 25, 2006

Tryouts

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Army Community Theatre auditions for the Sept. 7-23 production of the musical "Sweeney Todd," 7 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday at Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. 438-4480.

Murder Mystery Players auditions actors, 18 and over, for the production of "Mobster in the Men's Room" to run each Saturday, July 15-Aug. 26, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dave & Buster's showroom. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Actors are paid $75 per performance. andrew@meaderarts.com.

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for 10 men and six women for the Sept. 6-Oct. 15 production of the musical "Urinetown," 7 p.m. July 5 and 6, Kawaiahao Theatre, Mid-Pacific Institute. Auditions will consist of reading from the play, singing a prepared song (bring sheet music: accompanist provided) and brief movement (not dance) auditions. 988-6131.

Disney Entertainment auditions for the ongoing California production of "Aladdin" including the roles of Aladdin, Jasmine, cast and chorus, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19 and 20 and 6:15-8 p.m. July 20, Ballet Hawaii Studios, Dole Cannery, second floor. Auditioners, age 18 and over, should bring a photo and resume and be prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical theater selection (bring sheet music, accompanist provided). www.disneyauditions.com, 732-7733.

MUSIC/DANCE

Alternative Brass Band forming: brass players and accordionist sought to play in Rom, Balkan, German Oom-Pah, reggae and other world music styles. Call for audition date and time and more information: 352-1714. Deadline is Friday.

Walter's Karaoke offers opportunities to compete in the 3rd annual Hawai'i Region National Talent Quest Karaoke Contest, a preliminary to the national contest Sept. 23-Oct. 1 in Laughlin, Nev. Visit one of several O'ahu karaoke venues until July 16 to qualify for the Aug. 6 Honolulu contest. Must be available to travel to the nationals for cash prizes. Call for days and venue locations: 842-7003.

PAGEANTS

Young's Island Gems seeks male and female contestants, ages newborn to 24 years, for the Miss and Mister Island Gem 2006 Pageant in September. Training provided; $30 registration fee and $100 entry fee. 695-5455, 341-5359. Deadline is Friday.

Marine Corps Community Services seeks male and female contestants, age 18 and over, to compete in the Bayfest Bodysearch 2006 at Saturday's McKenna Motors BayFest. Entry in free. Judged on personality, physique (modeling in a one- or two-piece swimsuit) and interviewing skills for cash prizes. Register online at bayfesthawaii.com or at the event. 254-7597.

ONGOING

Brew Moon Waikiki auditions for weekend performances in an open-mike, casual venue on the restaurant's lanai. Seeking Hawaiian, jazz, easy listening soloists and groups (no grunge or heavy metal groups) to tryout and also established performers, no auditions required, to record with JWAVE, a Japanese radio station. Call Andree for appointment: 955-9045.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions singers, 4 p.m. Sundays: 261-6495, or maestrotim@aol.com.

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.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women, ages 16 and over, to its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks gay and gay-friendly men to join the chorus for the upcoming season. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Community Church of Honolulu. 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center calls for groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. 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.