STAGE/SCREEN/TV

Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre auditions for the Nov. 10-Dec. 10 production of "The Lion in Winter," noon today, HPU Theatre, Kane'ohe. Auditions consist of reading from the script; rehearsals scheduled for 7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and some weekends. 254-0853.

The Actors' Group and the Filipino Community Center audition for the Oct. 13-22 production of Virgilio Menor Felipe's play "To U.S. With Aloha and Mabuhay," 1-5 p.m. today, UH-Manoa School of Architecture auditorium. Parts available for males and females of all ethnicities of any age. Auditions consist of cold readings of the script and some improvisational group games. Prospective singers, dancers, musicians and production assistants should also come to the auditions. 222-3133.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for eight men and three women Filipino-American actors for the Nov. 9-Dec. 10 production of "Who the Fil-Am I?" directed by Troy M. Apostol, 6-9 p.m. today at the theater. 536-4222.

Army Community Theatre auditions for the Nov. 16-Dec. 2 production of the musical "Annie," 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Parts available for adults and children plus Annie's dog Sandy and a ventriloquist. 732-7733.

MUSIC/DANCE

KHON 2 TV and Pacific Wings sponsor a contest to select one Hawai'i contestant to travel to Seattle for the American Idol auditions. Singers may log onto www.khon2.com to become one of 10 contestants to audition before a live audience at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawai'i Theatre. Thursday's winner will be flown, all-expenses paid, to Seattle for the official American Idol audition on Sept. 19. Deadline to apply is today.

Aloha Festivals seeks male falsetto singers for the Oct. 13 falsetto contest. Winner receives a recording contract and prizes with runners-up winning prizes. Applications: 589-1771. Deadline extended to tomorrow.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions experienced classical singers with strong music skills and clear, flexible voices by appointment through Friday at Chaminade University. 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

W Performing Arts auditions adult and children dancers for the production of the ballet "The Nutcracker," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the center. Audition times based on ballet level: 779-8709, clchaban@aol.com.

Ballet Hawaii auditions for youth and adult dancers for the Dec. 15-17 production of "Nutcracker 2006," 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 17, Ballet Hawaii studios at Dole Cannery. Call for complete schedule: 521-8600.

PAGEANTS

Hawaii's Miss 2007 seeks girls, 1-16 years, for eight age categories in the Sept. 24 pageant, with winners to advance to the national contest. Entry fee of $100 includes lessons in poise, walking, speech and etiquette. 384-7659. Application deadline is today.

Maximum Events seeks women, ages 14-19, for the Miss Teen U.S. pageant to be held in Hawai'i, March 1-5. Winner continues to the Miss Teen World pageant in Sydney, Australia on April 20. Application deposit of $175 will be applied to the $575 entry fee if selected to compete. Application at www.missteenworldus.com, 352-5722. Application deadline is Nov. 1.

ONGOING

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 tryout and also 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. Registration: 947-5736.

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

The Honolulu Chorale invites singers of all voice parts to join the group in their upcoming season, rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call for location: 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women, ages 16 and over, to its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks new singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals for the upcoming season, 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.

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 Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser. com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.