STAGE/TV

Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island) auditions for the title characters for the June production of Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet," 6 p.m. Saturday, APAC loft in Kainaliu, Big Island. This audition is for the roles of Romeo and Juliet only; casting for the remainder of the parts to be announced later. (808) 322-9924.

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for one additional Polynesian male actor, age 30-50, for the March production of the drama "The Songmaker's Chair," about a Samoan family. 956-2588, 536-4222. Deadline is Jan. 22.

Hawaii Repertory Theatre seeks directors and set designers for future productions. Interview appointments: 428-4948. Deadline is Jan. 31.

"Jeopardy," the TV quiz show broadcast on Hawai'i's KGMB, will interview and test adult contestants on O'ahu in late February. Register at www.jeopardy.com for the auditions.

MUSIC/DANCE

24-VII Danceforce Company auditions for dancers to join the company for classes and upcoming performances: ages 5-11 at 11 a.m. today, ages 12-17 and seniors at 1 p.m., adults 18 and over at 3 p.m., 24-VII Danceforce Studio, Windward Mall, lower level next to Sears; auditions are free; if selected, registration fee is $15 and dancers are required to take at least 8 dance classes per month at a cost of $8-$15 per class. 235-5141.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals for the winter/spring concert season begin 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Andrew's Priory music room. Call for voice placement and interview: 524-0815, 680-7702.

Upside-Down Dance seeks new dance works for the June 9-11 Choreographers Festival and the Sept. 22-30 Second Run: a Choreographers' Expedition show. Non-refundable participation fee is $100. Application and list of requirements: 779-1934, www .upsidedowndance.com. Deadline is March 1.

PAGEANT

Island Beauty Productions seeks female contestants, ages 1-60 and over, for the March preliminary for the Beauty of the Islands pageant. Winners continue to the nationals held on the Mainland. Registration fee is $25. For application: 223-4482. Deadline is Feb. 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, 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Competition rotates by week: 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 new singers to its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium, Manoa Valley. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.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.