SPECIAL

Aloha Festivals seeks 2007 Royal Court applicants to portray the ancient ali'i and serve as cultural representatives from May 2007 through May 2008, especially during September and October, and to be available to travel to Neighbor Islands during the Aloha Festivals celebrations. Applicants for the volunteer positions of Mo'i Kane (King) and Mo'i Wahine (Queen) must be at least 30 years old and of Hawaiian ancestry; applicants for the prince and princess must be Hawaiians, 16-20 years old. Apply at www.alohafestivals.com or the festival offices at Ward Warehouse. Additional information: 589-1771. Application deadline is Friday.

STAGE

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the May production of Anthony Oliver's "Teacher, Teacher," 6-9 p.m. today, at the theater. Roles available for two local Asian females, early 30s-40s, and two local males, late teens to early 20s. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script plus some improv and movement work. 536-4222.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for the May 18-June 3 production of the musical "Gigi," 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and April 1, at the theater's rehearsal hall. Prepare a Broadway-style song (bring sheet music in your key ... no tapes, karaoke or a capella) and dress for a dance audition. Additional requirements at www.diamondheadtheatre.com.733-0277.

MUSIC/DANCE

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join their rehearsals for their 15th anniversary season, 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays, Chaminade University. Schedule an audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites new male singers to their a capella group, which they are expanding to a 100 man ensemble, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

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

Navatek Cruises auditions for dancers, 7:30 p.m. April 7. Call for details and location: 371-2675, hr@atlantisadventures.com.

PAGEANTS

Island Beauty Productions seeks females, ages 5-18 with at least one-eighth Filipino ancestry, for the May 11 Little Miss and Miss Teen Filipina pageant; $125 entry fee, deadline is April 11. 223-4482.

Miss Teen Hawaii Scholarship Competition seeks single contestants, ages 14-18 and Hawai'i residents, for the May 26 pageant. Training provided with $50 registration fee, deadline is April 30. Application: 520-8119.

Mrs. Hawaii State Pageant seeks married Hawai'i residents to compete in the the May 20 pageant. Training, photo shoot, banner and more provided with $195 entry fee, deadline is April 30. Application: 520-8119.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys, 6 and a half through age 12, to participate in the training and performance opportunities provided at no cost by the choir. Additional information and registration: 596-7464.

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.

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.

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.

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