SPECIAL

The 48-Hour Film Project, which gives filmmaking teams the opportunity to write, shoot and edit their film within a 48-hour period, July 20-22, after receiving a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue that they must work into their film. Teams will put together the cast and crew, equipment and other elements in creating their piece. Application: www.48hourfilm.com/honolulu, 224-7779. Deadline to apply is July 8.

Hawai'i Theatre Apprentice Program, attend classes, go on field trips and talk with visiting artists to learn specific areas of theater production including set, costume and lighting design, stage management and directing; open to high school students; $200 lab fee for the 2007-08 season. Application: 732-0358. Deadline to apply is July 31.

How to Audition Workshop, learn techniques for cold readings, preparing a monologue, passing a dance audition and proper audition etiquette from a panel of directors and choreographers, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 2, Iao Theater, Wailuku, Maui; $150, presented by Maui OnStage. (808) 244-8680, operations@mauionstage.com.

STAGE

Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island), auditions for the Aug. 15-19 Original Play Festival XIV, 2:30 p.m. July 8 and 6:30 p.m. July 9 at the APAC loft in Kainaliu, Big Island. The festival includes staged readings of five plays with each playright on hand at the auditions to select actors for their individual plays. Arrange for script perusal at the Kailua-Kona Public Library or at the APAC office. (808) 322-9924.

MUSIC/DANCE

Johnny's Rock Society II Revival seeks female vocalist and musicians including lead guitar, drummer, keyboardist and saxophonist for Top 40/rock/disco band. Audition appointment: 941-4306, 383-3000. Deadline is July 31.

"From the Top," the National Public Radio program that showcases young classical musicians, will be taping two programs in Hawai'i in November; for pre-college age students; for qualifications and to download an application, go to www.hawaiipublicradio.org/events or www.fromthetop.org. Application deadline is Sept. 5.

PAGEANTS

2008 Narcissus Queen Pageant, sponsored by Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, is accepting applications for the pageant scheduled for Jan. 5. Contestants must be single (never married or given birth), 19-26 years old on the date of the pageant, at least one-half Chinese, and a Hawai'i resident. Application deadline is July 31. 533-3181.

2nd annual Miss & Mister Island Gem 2007 Pageant seeks female and male contestants of any age for the Oct. 20 pageant at Zanzabar Nightclub. Registration fee is $25; entry and training fee is $50 for 9 and younger and $100 for 10 and older. Application: 853-7216. Deadline is Aug. 11.

ONGOING

Honolulu Boy Choir auditions for boys, 6 1/2-12, to participate in the training and performance opportunities; free. Register: 596-7464.

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. Sunday. 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.

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. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearses 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at United Church of Christ — Judd St. 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Sharkey's Comedy Club, open mike and auditions, 7:15 Thursdays, 99-016 Kamehameha Highway, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, withprizes 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.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. 941-0440

Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertier.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.