SPECIAL

Island Fever Brigade, free theater group for teens needs performers, writers, directors and technicians. No experience or audition is required. Meet 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Manoa Valley Recreation Center. Additional information: 393-9311, islandfeverbrigade@gmail.com.

"A Q & A on Acting," Jim Jarrett, currently performing in "Vincent," answers questions from actors, writers, directors, filmmakers and anyone interested in theater, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theatre, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona, Big Island; free. Reservations: (808) 322-2122.

Windward Arts Council accepting applications from students, grades 9-12 from Windward O'ahu, for the 2007 Teen Arts Achievement Awards in the following categories: instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual arts. Award recipients will be presented in a public concert and exhibition on April 29. Application form: 254-1147, annemckay@hawaii.rr.com. Deadline is March 1.

STAGE

"Home Again," a UH-Manoa Academy for Creative Media student film by Joelle-Lyn Sarte auditions for five female actors (four parts are for Filipino ancestry or resemblance), 9 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 25, UH-Manoa Crawford Hall, room 105. Schedule an appointment: 371-2022. Information: www.homeagainmovie.blogspot.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

24/7 Danceforce auditions boys and girls, 14 and older, for the Miss Hawaii TV show, 1 p.m. today at the studio in Windward Mall. 235-5131.

Hawaii Opera Theatre auditions for members in the Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio program, which provides free training and performance opportunities, March 5 at Blaisdell Concert Hall. Call for audition time and requirements: 596-7372, ext. 36.

Rainbow Dance Squad will audition for new members, 9 a.m. March 18, UH-Manoa Athletic Department building, studio 2. 956-7657.

Ka Himeni Ana 2007, contestants sought for the 23rd annual Hawaiian language singing contest, Aug. 4 at Hawai'i Theatre; monetary prizes and Hula Records recording contract awarded to winner. 778-2945, 536-0609, www.hawaiianharmony.com. Entry deadline is May 5.

PAGEANTS

Little Miss and Little Mr. Hawai'i, accepting applications for pageant on Saturday. Registration fee is $45 with participants to receive trophies. Application: 520-8819. Deadline is Thursday.

American Miss Angel Pageant, contestants of all ages sought for the March 27 pageant in which the winner receives a new car or $5,000 cash; entry fee $175. 389-1255. Entry deadline: March 15.

Miss Teen Hawaii Scholarship Competition seeks single contestants, ages 14-18 and Hawai'i residents, for the April 29 pageant. Training provided with $50 registration fee. Application: 520-8119. Deadline is March 23.

Mrs. Hawaii State Pageant seeks married Hawai'i residents to compete in the April 29 pageant. Training, photo shoot, banner and more provided with $195 entry fee. Application: 520-8119. Deadline is March 25.

ONGOING

Navatek Cruises auditions for singers, musicians and dancers. 371-2675, hr@atlantisadventures.com.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions singers by appointment at Chaminade University. 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

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. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at United Church of Christ — Judd St. Additional information: 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

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

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites new male singers to their a cappella rehearsals, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

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.

Hawai'i Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. 941-0440

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.