Play along

Get ready for a different kind of theater. PCPA Theaterfest presents its third season of “Interplay: The Stage Between,” a series of staged readings by contemporary playwrights. Local favorite Anastasia Coon (pictured) returns from Los Angeles to perform in “Picasso’s Women.” The other plays include “Lessons of Language Learned,” “36 Views,” and “Stones in his Pocket.” After each performance, the audience is invited to join in a lively discussion with the director and the actors. But keep in mind—some of the material is not suitable for younger audiences.

• “Interplay: The Stage Between” is staged Jan. 8-25 at PCPA Theaterfest, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Tickets are $15-$20 for adults, $7.50-$17 for students, seniors, and children. Info: www.pcpa.org or 922-8313.

You may be crazy

Listen to the voices in your head. They are telling you to go to SLO Little Theatre. They are telling you to see the touching, funny, and tragic production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” a story about a group of mental patients. They are telling you to go to opening night and enjoy a no-host bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a party with the cast and crew. They are telling you to call and get tickets now. Listen to the voices.

• “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is presented by SLO Little Theatre Jan. 9-Feb. 7 at the City Playhouse, 888 Morro St., SLO Shows are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$16. Info: 786-2440.

Shed some light on the subject

Artist David Foster Evans, artist-in-residence at Joe Nightengale School in Orcutt, plays with light in his art. His recent exhibit, “See in Half Light,” features acrylic paintings rich with color. Meet the artist at a reception this Sunday at Linnaea’s Café in SLO. Have a spot of tea or a cappuccino and check out the beautiful paintings.

• “See in Half Light” features recent paintings by David Foster Evans through Jan. 31 at Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden St., SLO. An artist’s reception is Jan. 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 710-3309.