SPECIAL

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE is holding auditions for "Shooting Stars" (youth performing troupe) for boys and young men ages 7-17; registration begins at 1:30 p.m., auditions at 2 p.m. Aug. 30; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; for more information: 733-0277, ext. 302 or 306, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE seeks volunteers to help build sets for all shows, all skills welcome; for more information: 733-0277 ext. 330 or 331.

GIRL FEST HAWAI'I is accepting submissions for performers, filmmakers, artists and volunteers for its fifth anniversary multimedia festival and conference, Nov. 7-15. Deadline for artists is Aug. 30; www.girlfesthawaii.org.

HAWAI'I THEATRE CENTER is accepting applications for high school-level apprentices in stage management, set design, lighting design and costume design for the 2008-09 school year. Interviews will be 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Hawai'i Theatre; $250 for lab cost; 791-1314.

STAGE/TV/FILM

"LOST" seeks babies for the role of Aaron; children can be boys or girls, 11-16 pounds, with blue or green eyes and blond or no hair; send photos, name and phone number to Julie Carlson, 510 18th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816.

ALOHA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY will hold open auditions for Richard O'Brien's cult classic rock musical "The Rocky Horror Show"; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 24 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; for more information: 808-322-9924.

HAWAI'I YOUNG ACTORS' ENSEMBLE is holding auditions for students ages 13-18; 7 p.m. Aug. 26; Hawai'i Theatre; $350 for participation in the program; register: 791-1314.

LAYOVER ON THE SHORE, a USC graduate student film, is auditioning for principal and supporting roles for local Asian and hapa talent, male and female ages 25-30 and 40-60; 561-0820, www.layoverthefilm.com.

PAUL AND VI LOO THEATRE will be holding auditions for its production of "Rabbit Hole." Auditions will consist of readings from the script, which will be available for perusal on the premises at the windward and Downtown campus libraries; 7 p.m. Sept. 5, 12 p.m. Sept. 6-7; Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University windward campus; for more information: 254-0853.

PAGEANTS

LITTLE MISS AND LITTLE MR. HAWAI'I STATE is accepting applicants for Sept. 21 contest at Ward Warehouse. There are six age divisions for boys and girls: 5 months-10 months; 11 months-2 years; 3-4; 5-6; 7-9; and 10-12 years, with one phase: party attire. Deadline to enter is Sept. 12; application and information: 520-8119.

ISLAND BEAUTY PRODUCTIONS seeks candidates, female ages 1-55 and male ages 1-18, for the annual State Scholarship Pageant in October 2008; winners to continue on to a National Scholarship pageant in Las Vegas; Deadline to enter is Aug. 25; $50 registration fee; 223-4482.

MISS HOKUA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT (preliminary qualifier to Miss Hawai'i and Miss America) is seeking single Hawai'i residents ages 17-24 for its pageant on Nov. 23. Deadline to enter is Sept. 23; 235-8988.

2009 MISS T.E.E.N. HAWAI'I SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT seeking contestants ages 13-18, Hawai'i resident and U.S. citizen, for its 2009 state competition taking place on Nov. 16, 2008. Deadline to enter is Oct. 20; 520-8119.

2009 MISS HAWAI'I USA PAGEANT is seeking single women ages 18-26 for its Nov. 23 competition, participants must be a Hawai'i resident and U.S. citizen; application form and information: 538-6690, www.misshawaii-usa.net.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE'S THIRD ANNUAL UKULELE CONTEST is accepting applications for amateur 'ukulele players (defined as those who do not play the 'ukulele for a living) for its contest that will take place 10 a.m. Sept. 14. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 4 at The Hawaiian Ukulele Company, Aloha Tower Marketplace; 566-2337, www.alohatower.com.

Cherry Blossom Cabaret auditions for its Speakeasy event, third Saturday of August, October and December; deadline to submit audition forms is one month before Speakeasy; cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com.

"Brown Bags to Stardom" is auditioning high school students and musical groups recording original songs for music videos to be aired on local television; also seeking hosts for weekly episodes; 951-6699.

WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking musicians for its "Advanced Jam Session With Mic"; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave.; $1 members, $3 nonmembers; 923-1802.

ONGOING

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 in Makakilo; 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.

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women a cappella singers; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 891 Valkenburgh St.; 277-4439, Honolulu_Blend_Show_Chorus@hotmail.com.

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; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

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

WINDWARD CHORAL SOCIETY rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane'ohe Bay Drive; 254-5717.

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; 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; 262-7664.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes; 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@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line;