STAGE/TV/FILM

LOOSE SCREWS TO AUDITION NEW SCREWS, Hawai'i's longest running improv comedy group is seeking out a few new improvisers for their next improvised play, the science fiction-themed "Spaced: 1919"; auditions will be held; 6:30-9 p.m. April 21; at Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiahao Room K-207; 294-0737.

"RENT" AUDITIONS, looking for an all-star high school cast (no graduating seniors) for its summer production; 1-4 p.m. April 27, 4-7 p.m. April 28-29; Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis School; 739-4886.

PRODUCERS OF an independent film to be shot in Honolulu through May seek male (ages 20-40) and female (21-35) actors; send head shot and/or reel to djmiserable@hotmail.com.

THE ACTORS' GROUP seeks two middle-aged men and three women (20s-40s) for its production of the one-act plays "Reunion" and "A Kind of Alaska"; 12-2 p.m.; May 3-4; Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St.; come having read the play and with an audition monologue from the texts; 222-3133.

THE ALOHA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY will be holding auditions for ages 4-18 for its production "Seussical Junior"; 1 p.m. May 3-4; APAC Loft, Kainaliu; 808-322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

SHARKEY'S COMEDY CLUB begins a series of comedy and joke-telling competitions; Fridays-Saturdays through the end of May; Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; 531-4242, www.eddie@comedypolynesia.com or www.wanda@comedypolynesia.com.

PAGEANTS

The Miss Rodeo Hawaii Pageant seeks equestrian women ages 19-26 for its June 22 competition; winner will compete in the national Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas; participants must possess riding ability, knowledge of professional rodeo competitions and great moral character; application deadline May 31; more information: 349-1479, www.rodeooahu.com.

The 2008 Mrs. Hawaii State Pageant seeks married women ages 20 to 50 for its June 20 competition; winner will compete in the national Mrs. America pageant in Tucson, Ariz.; participants must be Hawai'i residents and U.S. citizens; application form and more information: 520-8119, www.mrshawaiiamerica.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

The University of Hawai'i Band Rainbow Dance Squad holds its 2008-09 auditions; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; April 27; UH Athletic Department, Studio 3; 956-7657.

100-MAN A CAPPELLA CHORUS AUDITIONS, be a part of the Sounds of Aloha Chorus' May 2-3 musical comedy performance; must commit to three rehearsals and both days; sheet music and learning CDs provided; information and materials: 488-3661, billjoor@aol.com.

Cherry Blossom Cabaret seeks performers to audition at its Speakeasy event; third Saturday of April, June, August, October and December; deadline to submit audition forms is one month before Speak-easy; forms and more information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com.

"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.

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. April 26; Sheraton Makaha Resort; 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 rehearsals; 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; 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.