Aloha Teen Theatre auditions for its Dec. 21-29 production of the play "A Christmas Carol"; 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 29 and Oct. 30; Aloha Performing Arts Company loft, Kainaliu, Big Island; 808-322-9924.

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks volunteers to help with set up, check-in, costumes, makeup, hair, silent auction and cleanup for its upcoming fundraiser, "The Forbidden City," as well as cabana boys; through Nov. 3; 262-0110, www.iona360.com.

Kaimuki High School seeks public-school students from sixth grade through high school for its Feb. 25-March 9 production of the musical "West Side Story"; 2:30-7 p.m. Nov. 8, 12:30-5 p.m. Nov. 12, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 13; Kaimuki High School auditorium; prepare one-minute monologue, bring sheet music of traditional Broadway song for acting/singing audition and be prepared to dance; 733-4913.

PAGEANTS

Miss and Mister Island Gem 2008 Pageant seeks male and female contestants, newborn to 80 years old, for its March 2008 pageant; $25 registration fee; entry deadline Dec. 15; information and application: 853-7216.

Miss Hawaiian Isle 2008 Scholarship Pageant seeks girls ages 13-18 for its March 2008 pageant; winner receives $1,000 cash prize and gifts; $25 registration fee; information and application: 853-7216.

MUSIC/DANCE

"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 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.

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women singers for "An A Cappella Christmas"; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 1594 Pi'ikea St.; 277-4439, HBSChorus@yahoo.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 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.

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