STAGE

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for its Jan. 10-Feb. 10 production of "Pele Ma"; 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 7; Academy of Film & Television, 1174 Waimanu St., Suite A; scripts available for loan with $10 cash deposit from Kumu Kahua Theatre office; 387-2970, 536-4222.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for its Nov. 30-Dec. 16 production of the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis"; 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Oct. 14; DHT Rehearsal Hall, 520 Makapu'u Ave.; prepare up-tempo song or ballad from traditional Broadway productions; 733-0277, ext. 309, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks volunteers to help with setup, check-in, costumes, makeup, hair, silent auction and clean-up for its upcoming fundraiser, "The Forbidden City," as well as cabana boys; through Nov. 3; 262-0110, www.iona360.com.

PAGEANTS

Miss Hawaiian Islands Scholarship Pageant seeks single women ages 18-26 for its December pageant; winner will continue on to the Miss South Pacific Pageant; no entry fee; entry deadline Oct. 15; 223-4482.

Miss Hawaiian Isle 2008 Scholarship Pageant seeks girls ages 13-18 for its March 2008 pageant; winner receives $1,000 cash prize and gifts; $25 registration fee; information and application: 853-7216.

MUSIC/DANCE

Honolulu Broadway Babies is seeking adult singers for "Broadway Mixed Plate 2007: A Miracle on Bethel Street"; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Oct. 20; HMC Karaoke, 98-108 Lipoa Place, 'Aiea; bring headshot and resume, present one a capella song and be prepared to sing scales; scorpianmonkey@aol.com.

"Brown Bags to Stardom" is auditioning high school students and musical groups recording original songs for music videos to be aired on local television; also seeking hosts for weekly episodes; 951-6699.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys ages 6 1/2-12 to participate in the training and performance opportunities provided free by the choir; 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.

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women singers for "An A Cappella Christmas"; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 1594 Pi'ikea St.; 277-4439, HBSChorus@yahoo.com.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women age 16 and older to its rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Saint Francis School auditorium; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; United Church of Christ — Judd St.; 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 p.m. 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.