STAGE

Nanaikapono Protestant Church holds auditions and information meetings for its performance of the Passion of Jesus Christ; 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 15 and 22; Nanaikapono Protestant Church, Wai'anae; 386-6311, www.passion-play.org.

Diamond Head Theatre auditions for its Feb. 1-17 production of the comedy "Barefoot in the Park"; 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16; Diamond Head Theatre Rehearsal Hall; come prepared to read from the play; perusal copies of the script available to view on-site; 733-0277, ext. 309, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

The Aloha Performing Arts Company auditions for its Feb. 15-March 8 production of the musical "Annie Get Your Gun"; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16; APAC loft, Kainaliu, Big Island; come prepared to read from the script, learn a short movement routine and sing a few bars from a song provided at the audition; scripts and scores available for on-site perusal; 808-322-9924.

Castle Performing Arts Center seeks public-school students for its April 4-22 production of the musical "Cabaret"; 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 17-19; Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Kane'ohe; bring sheet music and come prepared to dance and perform cold readings from the script; 233-5626, www.k12.hi.us/~cpac.

PAGEANTS

Miss and Mister Island Gem 2008 Pageant seeks male and female contestants, newborn to age 80, for its March 2008 pageant; $25 registration fee; entry deadline Dec. 15; to apply: 853-7216.

Miss Hawaiian Isle 2008 Scholarship Pageant seeks girls ages 13-18 for its March 2008 pageant; winner receives $1,000 cash prize and gifts; $25 registration fee; to apply: 853-7216.

MUSIC/DANCE

The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts seeks individuals and groups for its Feb. 23 performance kicking off the 40th anniversary of the Commission on Culture and the Arts; apply by Dec. 12; information and list of entry materials: 523-4674, moca-info@honolulu.gov.

"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.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mandarin speakers are invited to audition for voiceover parts in an animated Mandarin-language speaking series; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 12; Madskill Productions, 875 Waimanu St., Suite 600; 837-8004, irene_yamashita@notes.k12.hi.us.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Pacific University seeks choral singers for its International Vocal Ensemble; 50-percent tuition waiver scholarships available to qualifying students; 544-1127, sduprey@hpu.edu.

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.

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 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.

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@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.