Hawai'i Pacific University auditions for the Nov. 9-Dec. 9 production of Moliére's farce "The Imaginary Invalid;" 12 p.m. Sept. 9; Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, HPU Hawai'i Loa campus; 254-0853.

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the Nov. 7-Dec. 16 production of the musical, "Forever Plaid," 1 p.m. Sept. 9, Bakken Auditorium, Mid-Pacific Institute. Auditioners should prepare two Broadway-type or 1950s pop songs (bring sheet music, piano accompanist provided). Script perusal and additional information: 988-6131.

MUSIC/DANCE

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus Membership Night for a new women's 4-part acapella harmony show chorus; 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10; Fleet Reserve Association; 277-4439.

Brown Bags to Stardom is seeking 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.

Aloha Tower Marketplace is accepting entries for the 2nd annual 'Ukulele Contest to be held Sept. 16 at the go! Center Stage; entry forms for nonprofessional players at The Hawaiian 'Ukulele Co., first floor of Aloha Tower Marketplace or at the special events link at www.alohatower.com.

Speakeasy seeks women singers, actresses, dancers, acrobats, 21 and over, to audition at a monthly event held at Mercury Bar, to join the Cherry Blossom Cabaret burlesque troupe; entry form and additional information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com. Apply by Sept. 10 for the Sept. 15 auditions.

PAGEANTS

Miss Hawai'i Teen America Pageant seeks teens, ages 14 to 18, for Nov. 4 pageant. Over $50,000 available in college scholarships. Entry fee is $375 by Sept. 20; 352-5722.

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 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; 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@honoluluadvertier.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.