STAGE/TV

Maui OnStage auditions for all roles for the 2006-2007 season, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Iao Theater, Wailuku, Maui. Bring a resume, headshot and prepare an up-tempo song and a dramatic or comedic monologue. (808) 244-8680.

The Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe seeks male actors, high school or college age, to perform in the mid-October production of "Lizzie Borden" or "The Uninvited" at Sacred Hearts Academy. Call for audition appointment: 373-2586. Deadline is Aug. 20.

Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island) auditions for the Oct. 6-22 production of the musical comedy "Honk, Jr." 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 at APAC's loft in Kainaliu, Big Island. All parts are for boys and girls, 18 and under, who must have a parent's or guardian's written permission to audition. Auditions will consist of movement, singing and reading from the script. Information and parental permission forms at www.apachawaii.org. To arrange for perusal of the script at the loft office call (808) 322-9924.

"Supernanny," an ABC reality TV show, seeks families with children who are in need of discipline to appear on the show's third season, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 2, Kahala Mall Center Court. 732-7736.

The Actors Group and the Filipino Community Center audition for the Oct. 13-22 production of Virgilio Menor Felipe's play "To U.S. With Aloha and Mabuhay," 1-5 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3, UH-Manoa School of Architecture auditorium. Parts available for males and females of all ethnicities and of any age. Auditions consist of cold readings of the script and some improvisational group games. Prospective singers, dancers, musicians and production assistants should also come to the auditions. 222-3133.

MUSIC/DANCE

The Honolulu Chorale invites singers of all voice parts to complete a voice placement and interview for the upcoming season, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call for location: 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus auditions for boys and girls (grades K-12) to participate in the training, performance and touring opportunities in their choral ensembles, Saturday and Aug. 26, UH-Manoa Music Department. Audition fees of $5 for grades K-2 and $25 for grades 3-12 will be applied, once accepted into the chorus, to the semester tuition of $130 for K-2 and $250 for grades 3-12. Call for additional information on the audition process and times: 521-2982.

Hawaii Opera Theatre auditions men and women for a school-touring Oct. 23-Nov. 3 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado." Must be available for morning and afternoon rehearsals, Oct. 10-20, and work for limited compensation. Call to schedule an audition time: 596-7372, ext. 18. Deadline is Aug. 25.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks new singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals for the upcoming season, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for location: 429-9600.

rRed Elephant seeks musical performers and bands to perform at the venue's "Live" events. Call to schedule an audition: 550-8457, andrew @meaderarts.com. Deadline is Sept. 1.

PAGEANTS

55th Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu seeks applications for Cherry Blossom Queen from women, 19-26, who are of at least 50 percent Japanese ancestry, a U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident. Must be available for all pre-pageant activities and events following the March 31 pageant. Submit application with $25 fee: www.cbfhawaii.com, 949-2255. Application fee of $25. Deadline Tuesday.

2007 Miss East Oahu and Miss Kahala pageant seeks contestants, ages 17-24, for the Sept. 23 pageant to be held at Windward Community College. Women must be single, never married, with no children, have talent and a platform issue. Competition, which is a preliminary to the Miss Hawaii and Miss America pageants, includes personal interview, swimsuit and evening wear, talent and questions on the chosen platform issue segments. 342-1516. Application deadline is Aug. 23.

Young's Island Gem Productions seeks male and female contests, newborn to age 24, for the Oct. 14 Miss and Mister Island Gem Pageant. Entry fee is $100. 695-5455. 341-5359. Deadline is Aug. 27.

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, ages 16 and over, to its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

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.