STAGE/RADIO

Hawaii Public Radio auditions actors to read for a new program of original radio plays written by Island playwrights, 1-5 p.m. today, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. Prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues which can be read and a joke or a capella song for a four minute audition. 222-3133, 955-8821.

MUSIC

Ballet Hawaii auditions for students of ballet on Maui, age six and older, for the Nov. 26 and 27 performances of "The Nutcracker" on Maui, 12:30-5 p.m. today, Omori Dance Studio at The Maui Arts & Cultural Center; (808) 521-8600, (808) 575-5150. Also, auditions of O'ahu students for the Dec. 16-18 production at Blaisdell Concert Hall will be held Saturday at Ballet Hawaii Studio, Dole Cannery; 521-8600, www.ballethawaii.org.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites new singers to their rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii .org.

KME Productions seeks performers and vocalists who can impersonate one or more musical personalities from the 1950s to the present (Ray Charles, Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera or others) for an upcoming nightly show in Waikiki. Mail a video or audio recording and photo, with resume and contact information, to: KME Productions, PO Box 26382, Honolulu, HI 96825.

From the Top, National Public Radio's showcase for young musicians, will hold two live tapings in Hawai'i during January. Island teachers and parents of students, ages 8-18, are invited to submit an audio recording for consideration to be included in the tapings: Jan. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre and Jan. 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Download an entry form and read additional information at www.fromthetop.org or www.hawaii publicradio.org. 955-8821. Entry deadline is Nov. 1.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for 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, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Keiki competition on the first Sunday of each month, teens on the second Sunday, adults on the third and seniors on the fourth. Registration: 947-5736.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew's Priory's music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

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.