STAGE

The Actors Group auditions for the Oct. 26-Nov. 25 production of August Wilson's "Fences," 1-3 p.m.; Aug. 26; Yellow Brick Studio; www.taghawaii.net.

The Hawai'i Theatre is accepting applications from teens, 13-18, for their Hawai'i Young Actors' Ensemble; the group will meet 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 6-May 30, to prepare a performance of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," to be staged May 29-30; additional information and registration forms, due Sept. 1: 732-0358.

Hawai'i Pacific University auditions for the Nov. 9-Dec. 9 production of Moliére's farce "The Imaginary Invalid;" 7 p.m.; Sept. 7 and 12 p.m. Sept. 8-9; Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, HPU's windward Hawai'i Loa campus; 254*0853.

MUSIC/DANCE

Annual Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest contestants sought for this year's events: Sept. 7, Hilton Kaua'i Beach Hotel, Sept. 8, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel at Mauna Kea Resort, Sept. 28 at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, Oct. 12, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; deadline Aug. 31; application: 853-0555, www.alohafestivals.com/news/download.

Johnny's Rock Society II Revival seeks female vocalist and musicians including lead guitar, bass guitar, drummer, keyboardist and saxophonist for Top 40/rock/disco band. Audition appointment: 941-4306, 383-3000. Deadline is Aug. 31.

Aloha Tower Marketplace accepting entries for the 2nd annual 'Ukulele Contest to be held Sept. 16 at the go! Center Stage; entry forms for nonprofessional players at The Hawaiian 'Ukulele Co., first floor of Aloha Tower Marketplace or at the special events link at www.alohatower.com. Apply by Sept. 4 for a chance to win prize money and become a representative of the 2008 Aloha Festivals.

"From the Top," a National Public Radio program that showcases young classical musicians, will be taping two programs in Hawai'i in November. Pre-college age students who would like to audition may get information on qualifications and download an application at www.hawaiipublicradio.org/events or www.fromthetop.org. Application deadline is Sept. 5.

Walt Disney Entertainment auditions for paid positions as singers, dancers and Polynesian performers to work in the company's Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; applicants must be at least 18 and willing to move to one of the Disney properties; bring a photo and resume: female Polynesian dancers, at 9 a.m., male Polynesian dancers at 11 a.m. and fire/knife performers at 12 p.m.; Sept. 8; Hilton Hawaiian Village's Kahili Suite; also, auditions for musical theater and jazz dancers at 9 a.m. and musical theater singers and actors at 11 a.m.; Sept. 9; additional requirements: 407-397-3299, www.disneyauditions.com.

Speakeasy seeks women singers, actresses, dancers, acrobats, 21 and over, to audition at a monthly event held at Mercury Bar, to join the Cherry Blossom Cabaret burlesque troupe; entry form and additional information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com. Apply by Sept. 10 for the Sept. 15 auditions.

PAGEANTS

Miss & Mister Island Gem 2007-2008 Pageant seeks female and male contestants of any age for the Oct. 20 pageant at Waikiki Resort Hotel; registration fee is $25; entry and training fee is $50 for 9 and younger and $100 for 10 and older; application by Aug. 31 deadline: 853-7216.

Miss Hawaii Teen World Pageant 2008 seeks females, ages 14-19, for the Nov. 18 pageant; winner advances to the National Miss Teen World United States pageant to be held in Las Vegas; entry fee is $375; apply by the Sept. 15 deadline to 228-7274.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys, 6 1/2-12, to participate in the training and performance opportunities provided free by the choir. Additional information and registration: 596-7464.

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

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals; 6:30 p.m.; Sundays; 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, Manoa; 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses; 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays; United Church of Christ — Judd St.; 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals; 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays; call for location: 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers to join rehearsals; 6:45-9:30 p.m.; Thursdays; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; 262-7664.

Sharkey's Comedy Club, open mike and auditions; 7:15; Thursdays; 99-016 Kamehameha Highway, 'Aiea; 531-4242.

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.

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.