STAGE/SCREEN

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the parts of Nick and Honey for the Jan. 10-28 production of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," 7 p.m. tomorrow and Tuesday, Mid-Pacific Institute's Kawaiahao Hall. Audition will consist of reading from the script. 988-6131.

Army Community Theatre auditions for the Sept. 7-23 production of the musical "Sweeney Todd," 7 p.m. June 26, 27 and 28 at Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. 438-4480.

MUSIC/DANCE

Alternative Brass Band forming, brass players and accordionist sought to play in Rom, Balkan, German oom-pah, reggae and other world music styles. Call for audition date and time and more information: 352-1714. Deadline is June 30.

Walter's Karaoke offers opportunities to compete in the 3rd annual Hawai'i Region National Talent Quest Karaoke Contest, a preliminary to the national contest Sept. 23-Oct. 1 in Laughlin, Nev. Visit one of several O'ahu karaoke venues until July 16 to qualify for the Aug. 6 Honolulu contest. Must be available to travel to the nationals for cash prizes. Call for days and venues: 842-7003.

PAGEANTS

Island Beauty Productions seeks women, 3-55 years, for the state pageant held in September. Winner will continue to the national pageant in Las Vegas. Training and orientation provided; $50 registration fee. Call to apply by today. 223-4482.

Young's Island Gems seeks male and female contestants, ages newborn to 24 years, for the Miss and Mister Island Gem 2006 Pageant in September. Training provided; $30 registration fee and $100 entry fee. 695-5455, 341-5359. Deadline is June 30.

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 try out; and also established performers, no auditions required, to record with JWAVE, a Japanese radio station. Call Andree for appointment: 955-9045.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions 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, 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.

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.sweetadelines hawaii.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks gay and gay-friendly men to join the chorus for the upcoming season. 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.