The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life
in the Universe: Honolulu attorney Evan
Shirley and his wife Elaine spotted this men-only
cafe in Tangier, Morocco. The kid at left
sports a Los Angeles Raiders sweatshirt.
The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe is just that -- evidence of Hawaiiana everywhere but Hawaii. Send snapshots and a description to TSFSOHLITU, Today Department, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, or e-mail JPEGS or TIFFs to features@starbulletin.com
Dr. Cherylee Chang, medical director of Queen's Stroke Center, will present "Understanding Stroke," at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Queen's Mabel Smythe Auditorium. Topics to be covered are risks, symptoms, the need for early treatment and new treatments available. Prior to the talk, free blood pressure screenings will be given beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Chang will also be joined by stroke survivor Kate Klugman, who suffered a stroke at age 32. She will discuss her experiences as a patient.
Call 537-7117 for reservations.
Here are other sites for free blood pressure screenings in May:
Thursday: Moiliili Community Center, 9 to 11 a.m.
May 13: Lanakila Multipurpose Center, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
May 15: Ala Moana Center Community Booth (mall level near Footlocker), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 22: Pearlridge Uptown (near escalators), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 30: Kahala Mall stage area, noon to 4 p.m.
One of the highlights will be a workshop conducted by Rena Owen, "Acting for the Camera." Owen, from New Zealand, is best know for her international award-winning role as Beth Heke in "Once There Were Warriors."
She has had 14 years of experience in theater, television and film in New Zealand, England and the South Pacific.
Actors of all experiences are welcome. The class includes script analysis and character work.
There will be four sessions running 6:30 to 10 p.m. June 9 through 11 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12. The fee is $125. Limited enrollment. Call 536-4222 for information.
"Miss Saigon" auditions will be held in Honolulu once again on June 8, 10 and 11.
The auditions will be for the Broadway and National touring productions of the musical. Sign-ups will be at 9 a.m. and auditions will take place at 10 a.m. at the University of Hawai'i Orvis Auditorium as follows:
June 8: Male and female Asian/Asian-American children, ages 4 and 5, no taller than 40 inches nor more than 35 pounds for non-speaking, non-singing role of Tam. Bring a recent photograph with child's birth date on the back. June 10 and 11: Male and female Asian/Asian-American singers, ages 18 to 35 for principal and ensemble roles, and non-Asian roles of "Ellen," "Chris" and "John." A current photo and resume are required to audition.
Women should prepare two contemporary or pop ballads which show a high range in belt/chest voice. Men should have a high baritone or tenor range to A or B flat and prepare a hard-driving contemporary pop, rock or theater song, and a ballad which shows off range.
Performers may sing from "Miss Saigon," as well as other selections, and bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No one will be allowed to audition with a tape recorder.
Women should bring tights, leotards and character shoes with heels or flat jazz shoes. Men should bring dance clothes or clothes that are comfortable to move in. Sneakers or jazz shoes are acceptable. Men with aerial acrobatic skills are also needed.
Anyone interested in auditioning, but unable to attend should send a photo and resume to: "Miss Saigon"/Hawaii 1999, Johnson-Liff Associates, 1501 Broadway Suite 1400, New York, NY 10036.
For additional information, call Elissa Josephsohn Public Relations at 732-7733.
The auditions will be for the Broadway and National touring productions of the musical. Sign-ups will be at 9 a.m. and auditions will take place at 10 a.m. at the University of Hawai'i Orvis Auditorium as follows:
June 8: Male and female Asian/Asian-American children, ages 4 and 5, no taller than 40 inches nor more than 35 pounds for non-speaking, non-singing role of Tam. Bring a recent photograph with child's birth date on the back. June 10 and 11: Male and female Asian/Asian-American singers, ages 18 to 35 for principal and ensemble roles, and non-Asian roles of "Ellen," "Chris" and "John." A current photo and resume are required to audition.
Women should prepare two contemporary or pop ballads which show a high range in belt/chest voice. Men should have a high baritone or tenor range to A or B flat and prepare a hard-driving contemporary pop, rock or theater song, and a ballad which shows off range.
Performers may sing from "Miss Saigon," as well as other selections, and bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No one will be allowed to audition with a tape recorder.
Women should bring tights, leotards and character shoes with heels or flat jazz shoes. Men should bring dance clothes or clothes that are comfortable to move in. Sneakers or jazz shoes are acceptable. Men with aerial acrobatic skills are also needed.
Anyone interested in auditioning, but unable to attend should send a photo and resume to: "Miss Saigon"/Hawaii 1999, Johnson-Liff Associates, 1501 Broadway Suite 1400, New York, NY 10036.
For additional information, call Elissa Josephsohn Public Relations at 732-7733.
