Tryouts calendar
STAGE/TV/FILM
"MUSIC MAN" AUDITIONS for Chaminade University spring musical, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 26, and 7-9 p.m. Jan. 28; Loo Theatre on campus; by appointment only, 735-4827, email csakamot@chaminade.edu.
MANOA VALLEY THEATRE will audition for the two male parts (one in his 70s (could be cast with actor in his 50s or 60s), and the other, late 30s (could be cast with actor in late 20s to late 40s) for its mid-March production of "Tuesdays With Morrie." Auditions, 7 p.m. Jan. 26, at the theater, will consist of readings from the script (scripts available for perusal). Rehearsals, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (Saturdays/ Sundays as necessary), begin Jan. 28 at 'Iolani School; 988-6131.
DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE will audition for principal and ensemble parts for its March 20-April 5 production of "Gypsy," 2 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the theater rehearsal hall. Audition will consist of singing from a Broadway-style sheet music; accompanist provided; perusal scripts available; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.
PAGEANTS
MISS DOWNTOWN HONOLULU, Miss Ala Moana, Miss Leahi and Miss Palehua scholarship pageants, preliminaries to the Miss Hawai'i and Miss America pageants, seek applications from never-married, Hawai'i resident women contestants, ages 17-24 (as of Dec. 31, 2009); orientation meeting 5 p.m. Jan. 26; Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, 1184 Bishop St.; 358-6792.
MUSIC/DANCE
O'AHU CHORAL SOCIETY solicits works by composers with Island ties for 10- to 15-minute pieces on the life of Father Damien, for a free May community concert; commissioned by Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts; $3,000 award; selected composer announced Jan. 31. Composers are invited to submit three contrasting works, with at least one a choral work. Information: www.oahuchoral.com; Ross Taosaka, 524-0815, ext. 257.
FREE VOICE LESSONS, offered by Sounds of Aloha Chorus (a Barbershop Harmony Society), group singing lessons in all male voice parts; 6:30-7:15 p.m. Jan. 22; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; no past music experience required; 262-7664.
HONOLULU BOY CHOIR AUDITIONS, for boys 8-12 (no prior musical experience required; no membership fee or tuition); Jan. 24 and 31; Makiki Christian Church; by appointment only, 596-7464.
WINDWARD CHORAL SOCIETY rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane'ohe Bay Drive; 254-5717.
"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.
ONGOING
HONOLULU THEATRE FOR YOUTH seeks volunteer ushers to work twice monthly at its school performances; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free tickets awarded to Saturday family performances; Carolyn, 839-9885.
DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE seeks volunteers to help build sets for shows; all skills welcome; 733-0277, ext. 330 or 331.
Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join rehearsals; 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays; Chaminade University; for audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.
Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 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 Street; 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.
WINDWARD CHORAL SOCIETY rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane'ohe Bay Drive; 254-5717.
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.