STAGE/SCREEN

Hawai'i Pacific University holds open auditions for the Nov. 4-Dec. 4 production of Norm Boroughs and Joyce Maltby's musical "Aloha Rosie's," noon today, HPU Theatre, Kane'ohe. 254-0853.

Leeward Community College holds open auditions for the Nov. 11-19 production of an updated version of John Webster's "The Duchess," 7-10 p.m. Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday, LCC Theatre's main stage. 455-0549.

MUSIC

Ballet Hawaii auditions for students of ballet on Maui, age 6 and older, for the Nov. 26 and 27 performances of "The Nutcracker" on Maui, 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 11, Omori Dance Studio at The Maui Arts & Cultural Center; (808) 521-8600, (808) 575-5150. Also, auditions of O'ahu students for the Dec. 16-18 production at Blaisdell Concert Hall will be held Sept. 17 at Ballet Hawaii Studio, Dole Cannery; 521-8600, www.ballethawaii.org.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites new singers to it's rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii .org.

KME Productions seeks performers and vocalists who can impersonate one or more musical personalities from the 1950s to the present (Ray Charles, Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera or others) for an upcoming nightly show in Waikiki. Mail a video or audio recording and photo with resume and contact information to: KME Productions, PO Box 26382, Honolulu, HI 96825.

From the Top, National Public Radio's showcase for young musicians, will hold two live tapings in Hawai'i during January. Island teachers and parents of students ages 8-18 are invited to submit an audio recording for consideration to be included in the tapings: Jan. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre and Jan. 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Download an entry form and read additional information at www.fromthetop.org or www .hawaiipublicradio.org. 955-8821. Entry deadline is Nov. 1.

ONGOING

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

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes and possible recording contract, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Keiki competition on the first Sunday of each month, teens on the second Sunday, adults on the third and seniors on the fourth. Registration: 947-5736.

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

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

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