SPECIAL

Summertheatre 2007 is accepting students, 13-18, for its intensive summer drama program, which includes instruction in playwriting, improvisation and acting. Students will participate in workshops with guest artists and perform a showcase of their work in July. The program runs from June 13-July 13 at the Hawai'i Theatre and at the Mission Memorial auditorium on the Civic Center grounds. Tuition is $500 with scholarships available for qualifying students. Additional information: 732-0358. Deadline to register is May 31.

MUSIC/DANCE

Bass player with vocals and guitarist with vocals, audition to join a professional artist in recording a contemporary Hawaiian CD. For location and to schedule an audition, call 284-6701.

Hawaii Youth Symphony, auditions for the concert orchestra, and two youth symphonies, open to students who were 10 as of Jan. 1, 2007, through grade 12, will be held June 2, 3, 9 and 10 at UH-Manoa Music Department. Program fee for the season (August through May) is $325, with monetary assistance for Neighbor Island students for transportation to rehearsals and performances, and for O'ahu students with financial need. Application fee is $35, due at the HYS office by May 24.

The Step*Taculars seek males and females, 60 and older, to perform in their tap-dancing shows, noon Thursdays through May 31. Call for location: 456-2202.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks new singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join in rehearsals for the fall performance of Gabriel Faure's Requiem Mass, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for location: 429-9600.

PAGEANTS

Miss Rodeo Hawaii Pageant seeks young women, 19-26, for the June 30 pageant in Hale'iwa. Contest rules and application form at www.rodeooahu.com (click on the News tab) or by calling 636-5055. Deadline is May 31.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys, 6 1/2 through 12, to participate in the training and performance opportunities provided at no cost by the choir. Additional information and registration: 596-7464.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal ranges to join rehearsals for the 15th-anniversary season, 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays, Chaminade University. Schedule an audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 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.

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. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at United Church of Christ — Judd Street. Additional information: 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus, invites new male singers to the a capella group, which is being expanded into a 100- man ensemble, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Sharkey's Comedy Club, open- mike and auditions, 7:15 Thursdays, 99-016 Kamehameha Highway, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

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 weekly among keiki, teens, adults and seniors. Register: 947-5736.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform. 941-0440

Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertier.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.