STAGE/TV/FILM

PRODUCERS OF an independent film to be shot in Honolulu through May seek male (ages 20-40) and female (21-35) actors; send head shot and/or reel to djmiserable@hotmail.com.

"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.

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE auditions for its May 16-June 1 production of the musical "The Producers"; 2 p.m. March 23, 7 p.m. March 24; DHT Rehearsal Hall; come prepared to sing with provided accompanist (bring Broadway-style sheet music in key) and dressed to move and dance; scripts available for perusal on-site at DHT box office; 733-0277, ext. 309, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Student filmmakers at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Academy for Creative Media seek actors for their short-film final projects; 5-9 p.m. March 24, 4-8 p.m. March 30; UH-Manoa Crawford Hall, Room 115; resume and headshot recommended; pablopaz@hawaii.edu.

The hit NBC show "Deal or No Deal" holds an open casting call for candidates 18 and older; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; March 29; Pearlridge Center Uptown; www.nbc.com/Deal_or_No_Deal.

The Hawaii Shakespeare Festival auditions for its July 18-Aug. 31 season; 2-5 p.m. March 30 at 'Iolani School, 6-9 p.m. April 1 at the Academy of Film and Television, 1174 Waimanu St., Suite A; come prepared to move and do cold readings; 256-6657, www.hawaiishakes.org.

THE ACTORS' GROUP seeks two middle-aged men and three women (20s-40s) for its production of the one-act plays "Reunion" and "A Kind of Alaska"; 12-2 p.m.; May 3-4; Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St.; come having read the play and with an audition monologue from the texts; 222-3133.

PAGEANTS

The Miss Rodeo Hawaii Pageant seeks equestrian women ages 19-26 for its June 22 competition; winner will compete in the national Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas; participants must possess riding ability, knowledge of professional rodeo competitions and great moral character; application deadline May 31; more information: 349-1479, www.rodeooahu.com.

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

SONGSHOP, preparation workshop for Hawaii Public Radio's Art Song Festival; 3-5 p.m.; March 29; Choral Room, Music Department, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; registration: dengar@hawaii.rr.com.

The University of Hawai'i Band Rainbow Dance Squad holds its 2008-09 auditions; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; April 27; UH Athletic Department, Studio 3; 956-7657.

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 Speak-easy; 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.