STAGE

The Actors' Group (TAG) auditions for actors: five black males, ages 11-60, five black females, ages 11-45, and one white male, age 60, for the Jan. 4-Feb. 5 production of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," 1 p.m. today, Yellow Brick Studio. 722-6941, 258-3866.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for the Dec. 2-18 production of the Disney musical "Aladdin Jr.," 2 p.m. today, DHT Rehearsal Hall. Seeking youths, age 12-18, except for the part of Iago, who must be 7-10 years old. Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theater selection; bring sheet music in the proper key (an accompanist is provided). Wear comfortable clothes and dance shoes. Information: 733-0277, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Hawaii Repertory Theatre seeks actors for its 2006 season. Send resume with headshot to: Hawaii Repertory Theatre Inc., Attn.: Artistic Director, P.O. Box 235643, Honolulu, HI 96823. Deadline is Wednesday.

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the Jan. 11-29 production of the drama "M. Butterfly," 7 p.m. Oct. 24 with callbacks at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Parts for four men, three women and two dancers (male Caucasian lead requires partial nudity and female Asian leads require full nudity). Script perusal at MTV office: 988-6131.

MUSIC/DANCE

The Center, a Performing Arts Place auditions for singers, musicians and dancers for the Dec. 9 Christmas show, "A Christmas Wish," 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Center, 1505 Dillingham Blvd. #301. 841-0600.

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks photogenic men to play "Zen Men" for a Nov. 5 production. No dancing required. Call 262-0110 for interview. Deadline is Nov. 1.

From the Top, National Public Radio's showcase for young musicians, will hold two live tapings in Hawai'i during January. Island teachers and parents of students ages 8-18 are invited to submit an audio recording for consideration to be included in the tapings (Jan. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre and Jan. 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center). Entry form and additional information at www.fromthetop.org and www.hawaiipublicradio.org. 955-8821. Entry deadline is Nov. 1.

KME Productions seeks dancers and vocalists who can impersonate one or more musical personalities from the 1950s to the present for an upcoming nightly show, American Timescape, in Waikiki. Mail a video or audio recording and photo with resume and contact information to: KME Productions, P.O. Box 26382, Honolulu, HI 96825 or call 396-3407.

PAGEANTS

Hawaii's Miss 2005 accepting applications from girls, ages 1 month to 16 years, for the Nov. 6 pageant with winners in nine age categories continuing to the national pageant. Entry fee of $100 includes lessons in poise and etiquette. 384-7659. Deadline is Friday.

Miss National Island Paradise Pageant seeks women applicants, ages 12-17 and 18-24, for the Dec. 4 event. No experience necessary and no entry or participation fees. Winner receives a scholarship savings bond. (714) 260-5487. Deadline is Friday.

Majestic Productions seeks applications from women of all ethnicities, ages 3 to 45, for the Dream Girls USA Hawaii pageant to be held on Nov. 26, with the winner to progress to the national level. Application fee is $25. 389-8870. Deadline is Nov. 15.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for 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, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Keiki competition on the first Sunday of each month, teens on the second Sunday, adults on the third and seniors on the fourth. 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 new singers to their rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew's Priory's music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

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.