OPENING

"The Wild Baby": Fast-moving children's play by the Hawaii Theater For Youth about a young baby's antics. For children ages 4 and up. At 11 a.m. June 12-13, Honolulu Zoo's Center Stage lawn. Free with admission. Call 926-3191.

"Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers": Keith Kashiwada and John H.Y. Wat's adaptation of Lois-Ann Yamanaka's story of growing up in Hilo during the 1970s. At 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 19-July 13, except July 4; Kumu Kahua Theatre. Cost: $10-$15. Tickets available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the box office or call 536-4441. During evenings and on Sundays, parking is available for $2 at the Harbor Court building on Bethel Street.

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CONTINUING

"The Bad Seed": ASATAD presents the story of Rhoda Penmark which explores the controversial possibility that evil is genetic. At 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays, through June 22. Before the June 15 performance (3 p.m.), Dr. Barry Carlton and Clinical Director Jane Ryan, two professionals in the field of childhood disorders, will discuss "Childhood Criminals--Are They Born Or Made?" Performances by all deaf actors in American Sign Language and Voice for the hearing: 8 p.m. June 20-21, and 4 p.m. June 22. The June 21 performance will be a benefit for the Aloha State Association of the Deaf. Cost: $10-$15. Call 247-6939.

"Wishes & Wings": An animated musical adventure for the whole family. The production will introduce several of Hawaii's endangered species including the monk seal, green sea turtle and Pu'eo. At 6 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through June 15, Ala Moana Center's New Makai Market Pavilion. Free. Call 672-9585.

cal,12p DANCE Honolulu Dance Theatre: Concert featuring "Swan Lake," "Peter and the Wolf" and "Surfin' USA," 7:30 p.m. June 13-14, and 2 p.m. June 14-15; Mamiya Theater, on the campus of Chaminade University. Tickets: $15-18. Information: call 988-3202, email hdt@pixi.com, or connect to Web site http://www.pixi.com/~hdt.

"Pearl of the Orient": Philippine songs and dances, 8-9:30 p.m. June 18, UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Cost: $8-$10. Tickets available, 7 p.m. at the door. Information: 944-7177.

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SPECIAL

Kumu Kahua Theatre classes: D. Scott Woods teaches an "Improvisation" class which concentrates on the fundamentals to develop spontaneity in playing, creating and working as an ensemble, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 28-Aug. 2. Cost: $70 for six classes.

Learn the basics of playwriting, including dialogue, character development, structure and building scenes in Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl's "Playwriting" class, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 5-Aug. 9. Cost: $95 for six classes.

Keith Kashiwada teaches a "Beginning Acting" class, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 14-Aug. 13. Cost: $95 for 10 classes.

"Intermediate Acting" with John H.Y. Wat meets 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15-Aug. 14. Cost: $95 for 10 classes.

All classes will be held at the theatre. Limited enrollment. Sign up at 536-4222.

Original play festival: The Aloha Performing Arts Center are accepting scripts for their fourth annual original play festival. Entries can be on any subject and any length but they should not have been produced before. Plays selected will be given royalty-free staged readings in August at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. The selected plays will also be publicized as part of the festival. To enter, submit two typewritten copies of each entry with name, address and phone number clearly visible on the first page of each entry. Send entries to: APAC Original Paly Festival, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750. Deadline: June 13. Call (808) 322-9924 (Big Island).

Lecture: Raymond Scheele speaks on "The Joy of Theater: Four Easy Steps," 7:30 p.m. June 19, UH-Manoa, Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room. Free. Information: 956-7866.

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AUDITIONS

"Twelve Angry Men": ASATAD is looking for 12 males, ages 20 to 70, for their prize-winning jury room drama. Directed by Ray Scheele, the play will run from Aug. 29 through Sept. 21. Auditions will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. June 14; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15, Windward Community College, Little Theater. One rehearsal for script distribution will be held during the week following auditions and formal rehearsals begin July 22. The ADR Model and Talent Agency will also be screening the talent as possible clients. Information at 247-6939 or Web site http://www.lcc.hawaii.edu/org/th/asatad.html.

"Children of the World": Children ages 6-12, who can sing, dance and act are wanted for Windward Mall's magical, musical fantasy. Open auditions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.); and 1 to 5 p.m. June 21, center stage. The musical will tell the story of two alien children who come to earth to teach the animals to replenish life to the dying planet earth. Those auditioning must perform a prepared song, providing their own taped background, and a short joke. They also must be prepared to learn a dance routine.

"Eating Chicken Feet": Kumu Kahua Theatre's dark comedy about divorce, abandonment, suicidal impulse and the abasement of Chinese women consists of a seven-member cast and will run from Sept. 4-Oct. 5, with the possibility of a week's extension. Needed are three Chinese-American females, one of highschool age, another in her early 20's and another around age 45-55; two Chinese-American men, one in his early 20's and another around age 45-55; a Jewish-American man in his 20's; and a Filipino-American or African-American woman between the ages of 30-60. Auditions at the theatre are being held from 3-6 p.m. June 28; and 6-9 p.m. June 29. Call backs may be held 7-10 p.m. June 30. Scripts available for sign-out with a $10 deposit by calling 536-4222. A handout is also available listing the sections of the script that are important for the auditioning for each specific role. Information: 262-9424.

"Grease": The Army Community Theatre is looking for nine males, eight females and extras for their production of this hit musical to run Sept. 4-20. Auditions, 7 p.m. July 9-11, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Scripts available for library use only at Fort Shafter Library. For information, call 438-4480 or 438-5230, or connect to Web site http://www.lcc.hawaii.edu/org/th/.

Oahu Choral Society: Looking for experienced singers for its second season. The society will be performing with the Honolulu Symphony. Works include Mahler Second Symphony, the Poulenc Gloria, Messiah and Carmina Burana by Karl Orff. The society will also perform lighter Broadway pieces. All voice parts open. To audition call Barbara Almquist, 262-9837; or attend a regular rehearsal in June or August. Rehearsals are held 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Music Department, Room 36.