STAGE/TV

'Ohi'a Productions is accepting applications for the stage and parade production "The Christmas Gift of Aloha" to be preformed on Ala Moana Center Stage at 6 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Nov. 24-Dec. 23. Looking for adult (14 and over) actors, singers, dancers and Santa role, as well as three child (8-13) singers/dancers. Must be available for all meetings, fittings and rehearsals, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 9-Nov. 22 at Windward Community College and after hours at Ala Moana Center. Performers are paid a stipend, based on role and age, for each performance. Also looking for stage and parade crew. Applications available at 247-0456, ohia@ohia.org. Deadline is tomorrow.

The Hawaii Repertory Theatre auditions for the Oct. 13-22 production of Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing," 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday (callbacks 7 p.m. Aug. 8), Kawananakoa Middle School auditorium. Roles include two men; two women, two young men and one young woman; auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. www.hawaiireptheatre.org, 428-4948.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for the Sept. 22-Oct. 8 production of the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie," 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 6 at DHT Rehearsal Hall. www.diamondheadtheatre.com, 733-0277, ext. 309.

Paliku Theatre auditions for the Oct. 13-Nov. 12 production of the musical "Oklahoma!," 7 p.m. Aug. 7-9. Auditioners, who must be at least age 16 for the adult roles, will sing a memorized song (bring the sheet music for the provided accompanist; no karaoke or a capella) and will audition for some movement work and reading from the script. 235-7330.

Maui OnStage auditions for all roles for the 2006-2007 season, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Iao Theater, Wailuku, Maui. Bring a resume, headshot and prepare an up-tempo song and a dramatic or comedic monologue. (808) 244-8680.

"Supernanny" ABC's reality TV show seeks families with children who are in need of discipline to appear on the show's third season, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 2, Kahala Mall Center Court. 732-7736.

MUSIC/DANCE

The Honolulu Chorale invites singers of all voice parts to complete a voice placement and interview for the upcoming season, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Nu'uanu Congregational Church. 524-0815, ext. 257, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus auditions for boys and girls (grades K-12) to participate in the training. performance and touring opportunities in their choral ensembles, Aug. 19 and 26, UH-Manoa Music Department. Audition fees of $5 for grades K-2 and $25 for grades 3-12 will be applied, once accepted into the chorus, to the semester tuition of $130 for K-2 and $250 for grades 3-12. Call for additional information on the audition process and times: 521-2982.

PAGEANTS

2007 Miss Chinatown Hawaii seeks contestants of Chinese ancestry, ages 18-26, for the 28th annual pageant in November at Hawai'i Theatre. Women must be single, never married, with no children and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Hawai'i. Winner advances to the 2007 Miss Chinatown USA pageant in San Francisco. 221-1239, www.misschinatown.com. Deadline is tomorrow.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce seeks contestants, ages 19-26, for the 2007 Narcissus Queen Pageant to be held Jan. 20. Contestants, who must be at least half Chinese, a Hawai'i resident, never married, with no children, will compete in interview, talent, evening gown and on-stage speech segments. Refundable deposit is $150. 533-3181. Deadline to enter is tomorrow.

55th Cherry Blossom Festival of Honolulu seeks applications for Cherry Blossom Queen from women, 19-26, who are at least half Japanese, a U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident. Must be available for all pre-pageant activities and events following the March 31 pageant. Submit application with $25 fee: www.cbfhawaii.com, 949-2255. Deadline extended to Aug. 15.

2007 Miss East Oahu and Miss Kahala seeks contestants, ages 17-24, for the Sept. 23 pageant at Windward Community College. Women must be single, never married, with no children, have talent and a platform issue. Competition, which is a preliminary to the Miss Hawaii and Miss America pageants, includes interview, swimsuit and evening wear, talent and questions on platform issue. 342-1516. Application deadline is Aug. 23.

Young's Island Gem Productions seeks male and female contestants, newborn to 24, for the Oct. 14 Miss and Mister Island Gem Pageant. Entry fee is $100. 695-5455. 341-5359. Deadline is Aug. 27.

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, ages 16 and over, 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.