STAGE/SCREEN

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for 10 men and six women for the Sept. 6-Oct. 15 production of the musical "Urinetown," 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 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 19-20 and 6:15-8 p.m. July 20, Ballet Hawaii Studios, Dole Cannery, second floor. Those auditioning must be 18 and older, and 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

Ka Himeni Ana 2006, contestants sought for the 22nd annual competition for unamplified singing of nahenahe (soft and sweet) songs in the Hawaiian language and accompanied by Hawaiian musical instruments (no electric amplification). Groups of two to five members may register before July 12 for the Aug. 12 contest at the Hawai'i Theater with cash prizes awarded. 778-2945, 842-1133, www.hawaiianharmony.com.

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

Island Beauty Productions seeks female contestants ages 2 to 55 for the state scholarship pageant in September. Winners will continue to the national pageant in Las Vegas. Orientation meeting 6 p.m. July 16 at the FilCom Center in Waipahu. No experience necessary, $100 entry fee. 223-4482.

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 16 and olderto its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks gay and gay-friendly men to join the chorus. 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.