Diamond Head Theatre is mounting a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song," and will hold auditions for the production early next month.

The casting call takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 2-3, at the DHT Rehearsal Hall, 520 Makapu'u Ave.

The production, based on the 2000 revival by David Hwang, will run March 21 through April 21, with Greg Zane directing and choreographing.

The play, written by Chinese-American author C.Y. Lee, explores evolving cultural identities in San Francisco of the 1950s, focusing on Mei-Li, a young woman seeking a new life in America.

The musical score includes such Broadway classics as "A Hundred Million Miracles," "I Enjoy Being a Girl" and "I Am Going to Like It Here."

Those auditioning should prepare an up-tempo tune as well as a ballad from traditional musical comedy literature — in the Rodgers and Hammerstein and Lerner and Loewe genre. Tunes from more current shows — like "Miss Saigon," "Wicked," "Les Miserable," "Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats" — will not do.

Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes, since dancing may be required.

Scripts may be perused at the DHT box office.

For details about audition requirements: 733-0277, ext. 309, or www.diamondheadtheatre.com.