STAGE/SCREEN

Kumu Kahua Theatre auditions for one local female, late 40s to late 50s, for the Aug. 24-Sept. 25 production of Edward Sakamoto's "Mahalo Las Vegas," 7-9 p.m. today, at the theater. Audition will consist of a cold reading from the script with some movement and improv work. 536-4222.

Disney Entertainment auditions for the ongoing California production of "Aladdin," including roles of Aladdin, Jasmine, cast and chorus, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 6:15-8 p.m. Thursday, Ballet Hawaii studios, Dole Cannery, second floor. Those auditioning must be 18 or older. Bring photo, resume, and be prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical theater selection (bring sheet music, accompanist provided). www.disney auditions.com, 732-7733.

Paliku Theatre auditions for the Oct. 13-Nov. 12 production of the musical "Oklahoma!," 7 p.m. Aug. 7-9, at the theater at Windward Community College. Those auditioning must be 16 or older for the adult roles; be prepared to sing a memorized song (bring sheet music, accompanist provided; no karaoke or a cappella), do some movement work and read from the script. 235-7330.

MUSIC/DANCE

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 by today to qualify for the Aug. 6 Honolulu contest. Must be available to travel to the nationals. Call for venue locations: 842-7003.

PAGEANTS

Island Beauty Productions seeks female contestants, ages 2-55, for the state scholarship pageant in September. Winners continue to the national pageant in Las Vegas. Orientation meeting 6 p.m. today at the FilCom Center in Waipahu. No experience necessary, $100 entry fee. 223-4482.

55th Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu accepts applications for Cherry Blossom Queen; open to women ages 19-26 who are of at least 50 percent Japanese ancestry, a U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident. Must be available for all pre-pageant activities. Submit application with $25 fee: www.cbfhawaii.com, 949-2255. Application fee: $25; deadline extended to Aug. 15.

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 tryout 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 16 and older 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. 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.