SPECIAL

"lost," the hit TV show, seeks babies for the role of Aaron; children can be boys or girls, 8-15 pounds, with blue, green or gray eyes and blond or no hair; send photos, name and phone number to Lostcastinghawaii@gmail.com.

STAGE

The Actors' Group seeks one boy (8-12) for its April 18-May 11 production of the drama "Shadowlands"; 848-5084, tag@hawaii.rr.com.

Kumu Kahua Theatre seeks four women and five men for its production of the drama "Hostage Wife"; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8, 6-9 p.m. March 9; The Academy of Film & Television, 1174 Waimanu St., Suite A; arrive early and be prepared for cold readings from the script, improvisation and simple movement work; scripts available for loan with $10 cash deposit at Kumu Kahua Theatre; 536-4222.

Hawai'i Education of the Arts seeks children ages 10-15 for its July 14-19 production of "Seussical the Musical"; 6 p.m. March 14 at Kane'ohe Church of the Nazarene, 6 p.m. March 15 at First Church of the Nazarene, Nu'uanu; prepare a short song to sing with a piano accompanist (provided); 741-2787.

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE seeks children ages 7-17 for its "Shooting Stars" youth performing troupe; 1 p.m.; March 15; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; bring age-appropriate sheet music in the proper key (accompanist will be provided), and wear clothing and shoes for a dance audition; 733-0277, ext. 302 or 306.

PAGEANTS

THE MISS ENVOGUE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL SHOW QUEEN PAGEANT seeks female impersonators ages 18 and older for its upcoming pageant; deadline March 10; more information: 223-4482.

THE MISS HAWAIIAN ISLANDS PAGEANT seeks women ages 18-26, and THE MEN OF POLYNESIA PAGEANT seeks men ages 18 and older, for their upcoming competitions; deadline March 10; more information: 223-4482.

The 2008 Mrs. Hawaii State Pageant seeks married women ages 20 to 50 for its June 20 competition; winner will compete in the national Mrs. America pageant in Tucson, Ariz.; participants must be Hawai'i residents and U.S. citizens; application form and more information: 520-8119, www.mrshawaiiamerica.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

Cherry Blossom Cabaret seeks performers to audition at its Speakeasy event; third Saturday of April, June, August, October and December; deadline to submit audition forms is one month before Speakeasy; forms and more information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.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

Hawai'i Pacific University seeks choral singers for its International Vocal Ensemble; 50 percent tuition waiver scholarships available to qualifying students; 544-1127, sduprey@hpu.edu.

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 in Makakilo; 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 a cappella singers; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 891 Valkenburgh St.; 277-4439, Honolulu_Blend_Show_Chorus@hotmail.com.

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; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals; 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.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes; 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.