STAGE/TV

The Actors' Group (TAG) seeks one black male actor, age 50-60, and one girl, age 10-11, for the Jan. 4-Feb. 5 production of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." 722-6941, 258-3866.

Hawaii Repertory Theatre auditions actors-singers for the 2006 season. Performers will be asked to sing 16 bars of a musical theater selection and cold read from a script; bring a headshot with resume. Auditions 3 p.m. today, Kawananakoa Auditorium, 49 Funchal St. 428-4948.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for the January production of Lee Cataluna's musical comedy "Ulua: The Musical," 6-9:30 p.m. today, at the theater. Casting three local females and three local males, all ages 20s-40s. Bring sheet music and perform a song; scripts available at Kumu Kahua Theatre. 536-4222.

"Makaha Surf," TV show formerly known as "Boarding School," is seeking extras of all ages for the upcoming season. Filming is Monday through Friday on the Wai'anae Coast. Mail a headshot with name, address and e-mail to Rachel Sutton, P.O. Box 997, Hale'iwa, HI 96712. Deadline is Dec. 15.

MUSIC/DANCE

Honolulu Dance Theatre holds an open audition for the Dec. 16-18 production of "Hawaiian Nutcracker Ballet," 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Windward Community College's Hale Alaka'i studio: ages 5-9 at 11 a.m., ages 10-12 at noon and teen to adult at 1 p.m. 988-3202.

IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre seeks photogenic men to play Zen Men for a Nov. 5 production. No dancing required. Call 262-0110 for interview. Deadline is Tuesday.

"From the Top," National Public Radio's showcase for young musicians, will hold two tapings in Hawai'i (Jan. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre and Jan. 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center). Island teachers and parents of students ages 8-18 are invited to submit an audio recording for consideration. Entry form and information at www.fromthetop.org or www.hawaii publicradio.org. 955-8821. Entry deadline is Tuesday.

Mardi Gras Follies auditions dancers, singers and specialty acts for the Feb. 3-5 production, 2 p.m. Nov. 6, Hawai'i Theatre. Bring your recorded music, biography and photo. 922-8401.

KME Productions seeks dancers and vocalists who can impersonate one or more musical personalities from the 1950s to the present for an upcoming nightly show, American Timescape, in Waikiki. Mail a video or audio recording and photo with resume and contact information to: KME Productions, P.O. Box 26382, Honolulu, HI 96825 or call 396-3407.

PAGEANTS

Majestic Productions seeks women and girls of all ethnicities, ages 3-45, for the Dream Girls USA Hawaii pageant on Nov. 26, with the winner to progress to the national level. Application fee $25. 389-8870. Deadline is Nov. 15.

Miss Island Oahu/Ilima Scholarship Program seeks single women, ages 17-24, for the Jan. 28 pageant at Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College. Prepare a two-minute talent segment. Winner will continue to the June 9 Miss Hawaii/Miss America pageant. 585-8116. Application deadline Nov. 15.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers, 4 p.m. Sundays: 261-6495, or maestrotim@aol.com.

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 invites new singers to rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa. 944-3373, www.sweet adelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Andrew's Priory music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks gay and gay-friendly men to join the chorus. Rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Community Church of Honolulu. 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.