SCREEN

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the March production of Alani Apio's "Kamau," noon-3 p.m. Saturday and 7-9 p.m. Jan. 14 at Anna Fishburn Casting, 1121 Nu'uanu Ave. Suite 200. Roles available for three Hawaiian males and one local male, age 20; one Caucasian male, 60s; one Hawaiian female, 60s; two Caucasian females, 20s and 60s; one hapa female, pre-teen; and Asian female, 30s. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script, some movement and improv work. 536-4222.

Chaminade University Theater Department auditions for male roles for the April 12-15 production of the musial "The Pirates of Penzance," 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17, Black Box Theater on the university campus. 735-4827.

divertApparel & roofOfro Productions audition for the March 25-31 filming of "Drainage." Interviewing all types, ages 18-25, Jan. 20, by appointment. www.ogiohawaii.biz.

MUSIC

Lizard Loft seeks proposals from composers, actors, dancers, musicians and choreographers for productions to be staged in 2007 at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Application deadline is tomorrow. www.lizardloft.org.

Honolulu Boy Choir invites boys, ages 6 1/2 to 12 years, to a six-session choir class to be held 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, tomorrow through Jan. 24, Makiki First Christian Church, Pensacola St.; $25 for the series of classes taught by Pamela DeBoard to prepare boys to participate in the choir. 596-7464, honoluluboychoir@hotmail.com.

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival offers two scholarships to classical musicians and singers ages 16-32 to participate in the Big Island festival in July. To enter, mail letter of application with resume, short biography and why the student should be awarded the scholarship. Singers should prepare a CD with two songs: one in English, the other in a foreign language. Instrumentalist should prepare a CD with two pieces in contrasting styles. Application fee is $25, and finalist will be flown to the Big Island for a Feb. 10 competition concert, compliments of go! airlines. Mail application to: Katherine Isaacson, 275 Via El Encantador, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Deadline is Wednesday. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus auditions students in grades 3-12 for enrollment in it's music program 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday and Jan. 20, UH-Manoa Music Department. Rehearsals held each Saturday; program develops vocal technique, sight reading, music theory, appreciation and history; $25 enrollment fee for grades 3-12, plus $250 tuition through June. (No auditions for grades K-2, enrollment open during enrollment period ending Jan. 20; $5 enrollment fee for grades K-2, plus $130 tuition through June). 521-2982.

Honolulu Symphony Chorus auditions for the spring concert season on Jan. 22. Rehearsals held Monday evenings beginning Jan. 29. Experienced singers may schedule an appointment: 735-4311, vossipoff@yahoo.com. Details available at www.oahuchoral.com.

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks graduates and undergraduates for management, public relations, event planning and marketing intern positions. Send resume to crystal@iona360.com, 262-0110. Deadline is Jan. 31.

PAGEANT/MODELING

Miss Maxim Hawaii 2007, open auditions noon-2 p.m. Jan. 14 at KGMB (CBS TV) Studio on Kapi'olani Boulevard and 1-3 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Ocean Club at Restaurant Row. Sixty contestants will participate in four preliminary rounds with three winners from each preliminary competing with three winners to be chosen by online vote. Overall winner advances to the national finals to be held in Las Vegas. Sponsored by Coors Light, Partymasters and 93.1 The Zone. Contest details and applications: www.marketadvantageinc.net, 957-0303.

Miss Downtown Honolulu and Miss Ala Moana Scholarship Pageants, preliminaries to the Miss Hawaii and Miss America Pageants seek applications from never-married, Hawai'i resident women, ages 17-24, for the Feb. 3 Miss Hawaii pageant. No application or participation fees. 358-6792. Deadline is Jan. 15.

ONGOING

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

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 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 Chorale invites new singers to join the group for its winter/spring concert season. Singers of all voice parts may complete a voice placement and interview, then join rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at United Church of Christ — Judd Street. For interview appointment: 680-7702. www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

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

Brew Moon Waikiki auditions for weekend performances in an open mike, casual venue on the restaurant's lanai. Seeking Hawaiian, jazz, easy-listening soloists and groups (no grunge or heavy metal groups) to try out; and established performers (no auditions required) to record with JWAVE, a Japanese radio station. Call Andree for appointment: 955-9045.

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 by week among keiki, teens, adults and seniors. Register: 947-5736.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center calls for 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.