OPENING

"Midsummer Night's Dream": William Shakespeare's comedy about four sets of "lovers" and the antics they fall into, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 19, Mililani High School Cafeteria. Mililani and Leilehua High School students make up the cast and crew. Part of the proceeds will go toward a trip that the Tri-School students are taking in June to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 students. Call 621-7559.

Also presented by the Hawaii Pacific University Theatre, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through May 4, Hawaii Pacific University Theatre, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway. Additional showing 8 p.m. May 1. Tickets: $10. Reservations required. Call 254-0853 or 233-3167.

"The Good Woman of Setzuan": Directed by Ben Moffat, the play tells of a woman's struggle to be kind-hearted in a world that rewards selfishness. At 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 25. Cost: $6-$8. Reservations at 235-0077, ext. 446, or 235-7446.

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CONTINUING

"Nanakuli": The Leeward Community Theatre lab explore contemporary, mythological and historical issues of the Leeward community through laughter, drama, music, chant and dance. Directed by Paul Cravath. Showings are 8 p.m. through April 12, and 4 p.m. April 13, Leeward Community College Theatre. Cost: $5. Call 455-0385.

"Brainstormers": By "Loose Screws," an improvisational theatre troupe, 8 p.m. April 24-26, Leeward Community College Lab Theatre. Every show will be different based on audience input. Features Michelle de la Cruz, R. Kevin Doyle, Julia Gilman, Sean T.C. O'Malley, Tony Pisculli, Stephanie Sanchez and Shannon Wingpenny under the direction of Sean T.C. O'Malley. Tickets: $8-$10. Call 536-2416.

"Laughter on the 23rd Floor": Asatad presents a play by Neil Simon saluting performers who began their careers in vaudeville and radio. Simon gives insight into the creative process of people like Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and Steve Allen. At 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through May 3, Church of the Crossroads, Weaver Hall. Tickets: $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.

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DANCE

"Get On Up & Dance": Adrienne Young performs, 2 p.m. April 16, Aina Haina Public Library. Call 373-4898.

Spring festival: Phoenix Dance Chamber, winner of local and international dance competitions, presents a Chinese dance concert featuring traditions associated with Chinese New Year. Artists include the River Dragon Chinese Acrobats and Andrew Lum Taichi School. At 7:30 p.m. April 12 and 3:30 p.m. April 13, Diamond Head Theater. Cost: $15-$5. Call 955-0640 or 737-5253, extension 2.

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SPECIAL

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Workshops: Helen White and Chris Vine host two workshops, April 26-27. "Playbuilding With Youth...An Introduction to Strategies for Creating Original Theatre for Young People" will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26; and "Teaching Through Drama...A Practical Introduction to the Use of Drama As A Teaching Tool Across the Curriculum" will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. Recommended for classroom and drama teachers and theatre artists who have an interest in working with young people. Cost: $20 per workshop or $30 for both. Reservations at 839-9885.

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).

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AUDITIONS

"The Bad Seed": Story of Rhoda Penmark which explores the controersial possibility that evil is genetic. The play will run from May 23 to June 22. Various roles needed including a female child, aged 8-11. Auditions will be conducted in conjunction with the ADR Model and Talent Agency, 1 to 3 p.m. April 12-13, Church of the Crossroads, Weaver Hall. Scrips available for viewing (on premises only), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7-11, Church of the Crossroads. Information at 247-6939.