SPECIAL

Hawai'i Theatre Apprentice Program, attend classes, go on field trips and talk with visiting artists to learn specific areas of theater production including set, costume and lighting design, stage management and directing; open to high school students; $200 lab fee for the 2007-08 season; application: 732-0358. Deadline to apply is July 31.

How to Audition Workshop, learn techniques for cold readings, preparing a monologue, passing a dance audition and proper audition etiquette from a panel of directors and choreographers; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; July 31-Aug. 2; Iao Theater, Wailuku, Maui; $150, presented by Maui OnStage; 808-244-8680, operations@mauionstage.com.

Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks volunteers to assist with the upcoming production of "The Living Tarot"; help needed with costume production, set building, promotion and docents; additional information: 262-0110, info@iona360.com.

STAGE

Hawaii Repertory Theatre auditions for the Oct. 19-Nov. 4 production of the Paul T. Mitri play "MoliEre"; 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 1 and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 4; Kawananakoa Middle School auditorium; prepare a two-minute monologue plus a cold reading from the script for multiple roles; additional information at 545-7170, www.hawaiireptheatre.org.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for the Sept. 21-Oct. 7 production of the musical, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"; 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5; DHT Rehearsal Hall; audition requirements and arrangements for script perusal: 733-0277, ext. 309, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the Nov. 1-Dec. 9 production of Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl's "Ola Na Iwi"; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5; The Academy of Film & Television, 1174 Waimanu St., suite A; audition will consist of a cold reading from the script; scripts available for loan with a $10 deposit and additional information at 536-4222.

MUSIC/DANCE

Honolulu Symphony Chorus auditions experienced singers in all voice ranges for the 2007-08 season to perform works by Beethoven, Fauré and Duruflé; 7 p.m. Aug. 20; UH-Manoa Music Department room 36. Reserve an audition time and additional requirements: 524-0815, symphonychorus@honolulusymphony.com.

Johnny's Rock Society II Revival seeks female vocalist and musicians including lead guitar, base, drummer, keyboardist and saxophonist for Top 40/rock/disco band. Audition appointment: 941-4306, 383-3000. Deadline is Aug. 31.

"From the Top," the National Public Radio program that showcases young classical musicians, will be taping two programs in Hawai'i in November. Pre-college age students who would like to audition may get information on qualifications and download an application at www.hawaiipublicradio.org/events or www.fromthetop.org. Application deadline is Sept. 5.

PAGEANTS

2008 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Pageant seeks contestants, single women (never married with no children), ages 18-26 of Chinese ancestry with a Chinese surname, for the Nov. 4 pageant. Winner advances to the 2008 Miss Chinatown USA pageant in San Francisco. Additional information: 779-0599, www.misschinatown.com. Deadline is July 31.

Island Beauty Productions seeks contestants, male and female ages 6 months to 55 years, for the Sept. 22 state scholarship pageant; entry fee is $150; call for entry form by July 31 deadline: 223-4482.

2008 Narcissus Queen Pageant, sponsored by Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, is accepting applications for the pageant scheduled for Jan. 5. Contestants must be single (never married or given birth), 19-26 years old on the date of the pageant, at least one-half Chinese, and a Hawai'i resident. Apply with $120 fee (refundable upon completion of the pageant) by July 31; 533-3181.

Miss Hawaii Teen America, accepting candidates, ages 13-18, for state pageant with the winner advancing to Miss Teen America in July 2008; $35 processing fee plus entry fee of $375; apply online by Aug. 15 deadline; 352-5722, www.misshawaiiteenamerica.org.

Miss & Mister Island Gem 2007-2008 Pageant seeks female and male contestants of any age for the Oct. 20 pageant at Waikiki Resort Hotel; registration fee is $25; entry and training fee is $50 for 9 and younger and $100 for 10 and older; application by Aug. 31 deadline: 853-7216.

Miss Hawaii Teen World Pageant 2008 seeks females, ages 14-19, for the Nov. 18 pageant; winner advances to the National Miss Teen World United States pageant to be held in Las Vegas; entry fee is $375; apply by the Sept. 15 deadline to 228-7274.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys, 6 1/2-12, to participate in the training and performance opportunities provided free by the choir. Additional information and registration: 596-7464.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join rehearsals; 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.; Sundays; 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, Manoa; 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

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

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

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers to join rehearsals; 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.

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