STAGE/TV

The Actors' Group (TAG) seeks one black male, age 50-60, and one female, age 10-11, for the Jan. 4-Feb. 5 production of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." Interested actors call 722-6941 or 258-3866 for details.

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

Hawaii Repertory Theatre auditions actors-singers for the 2006 season. Performers will be asked to sing 16 bars of a musical theater selection and cold read from a script; bring a headshot with resume. Auditions 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 30, Kawanakoa Middle School auditorium. 428-4948.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the January production of Lee Cataluna's musical comedy "Ulua: The Musical," 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday and 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, at the theater. Casting three local females, ages 20s-40s, and three local males, ages 20s-40s. Auditioners should bring sheet music and perform a song; scripts available at Kumu Kahua Theatre. 536-4222.

"Boarding School," the TV show formerly known as "Makaha Surf," is seeking extras of all types and ages for the upcoming season. Filming is Monday through Friday on location on the Wai'anae Coast. Mail a headshot with name, address and e-mail to Rachel Sutton, P.O. Box 997, Hale'iwa, HI. 96712. Deadline is Dec. 15.

MUSIC/DANCE

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

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks photogenic men to play Zen Men in its 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. Island teachers and parents of students ages 8-18 are invited to submit an audio recording for consideration to be included in the tapings (set for Jan. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre and Jan. 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center). Download an entry form and read additional information at www.fromthetop.org or 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

Majestic Productions seeks women and girls 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 music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

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