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ANOTHER TYPE OF GROOVE POETRY SLAM features an evening of slam poetry beginning at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Presented by Cal Poly and the SLO County Arts Council. Tickets are $15, Cal Poly students get in free. Info: 756-2787.
TEEN MOMMALOGUES is an evening of “telling it like it is” and is based on interviews with teens, parents of teens, and teens who are parents. The show is May 21 at the SLO Little Theatre. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 and all proceeds go to EOC’s Lifebound Leadership Project. Info: 544-2498.
THE PEOPLE VS. MAXINE LOWE is a powerful court drama filled with twists and turns and it is presented by The Crimson Oak Players of Paso Robles High School at the school, 801 Niblick, Paso Robles. Shows are at 8 p.m. May 21 & 22. Info: 237-3315, Ext. 536.
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE, a romantic comedy presented by Classic American Theatre, is staged May 21-June 27 at the theatre, 810 11th St., Paso Robles. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and students. Contains mature themes. Info: 238-3859.
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE celebrates its 45th season with a production of “Picnic” through May 22 at the theatre, 1660 N. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442.
THE PORTABLE DANCE THEATER will perform highlights from Swan Lake and Cinderella May 22 at Atascadero Middle School, Lewis St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the performance begins at 7 p.m. Presented by the City of Paso Robles Recreation and Library Services and Atascadero City Recreation. Tickets are $10, $7 for kids under 12. Info: 567-3540.
INTO THE WOODS is presented by the Central Coast High School Drama Group at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 22 at Grace Church, SLO. Tickets are $4, $18 per family.
OLIVER, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the classic Dickens’ novel, is presented by the Unity Community Theater and the SLO Children’s Theater at Unity through May 23 at Unity of SLO, 1490 Southwood Dr., SLO. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $14, $12 for seniors and kids under 12. Info: 543-4250.
COMEDIAN DAVE CHAPPELLE brings his “Grassroots Tour” to the Cal Poly Rec Center May 24. Tickets are $30-$40. Info: 1-888-825-5484 or www.vallitix.com.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS is staged by The Pewter Plough Playhouse May 29-July 18 at the theatre, Main and Sheffield streets, Cambria. A preview performance is May 28. An opening night champagne gala is May 29. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A Sunday matinee is May 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the preview performance, $20 for the champagne gala, and $130-$15 for other performances. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.com or 927-3877.
THE JUNGLE BOOK is presented by SLO Children’s Theater at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 29 at Unity of SLO, 1490 Southwood Dr., SLO. Tickets are $10. Info: 546-1332.
EPIC PROPORTIONS, a hilarious spoof of Hollywood filmmaking in the 1930s, is staged through June 13 at The Great American Melodrama, Hwy 1, Oceano. A vaudeville revue follows the show. Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. Sundays. Info: 489-2499.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the award-winning musical classic, is staged by PCPA at the Solvany Theater June 13-July 20. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.
MOVIELAND MAYHEM is a classic film-noir murder mystery set in the 1940s and is presented by Murder in Mind Productions through Sept. 5 at JJ’s at the Beach, 1351 Price St., Pismo Beach. The dinner theater event is at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $44.95. Costumes are optional. Reservations required. Info: www.murderinmind.com or 489-3875.
FOOTLIGHTS
WIZARD OF WHAT COMPANY is looking for actors, singers, dancers, and musicians for a political satire of “The Wizard of Oz.” Auditions are at 10 a.m. May 22 & 29 at Linnaea’s Coffee House, 1110 Garden St., SLO. Info: 925-1882.
LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION is casting for a short film to be shot in Paso Robles July 18-Aug. 10. Needed are one female, 29-40, one female, 60-65, one male, 30-35, and one male, 50-55. Send resume, head shot, and contact information to Debteween Productions, P.O. Box 1595, Templeton, CA, 93465 by May 23.
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE is holding auditions for Summer Fairy Tale Theatre. Lynda Mondragon will be directing “Little Red and the Hoods.” Auditions are May 24 & 25 at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 1660 N. McClelland, Santa Maria. Needed are five males and five females, ages 14 or older.
IMAGE STUDIOS is holding ongoing, appointment only auditions for actors for upcoming productions for stage, theater, film, and video. Open to all ages. Info: 927-1112.
TRIBAL-STYLE BELLYDANCE TROUPE is adding new members. ATS, FCBD, and Gypsy Caravan Style are performed. Info: 929-5471.
MURDER IN MIND PRODUCTIONS is auditioning for stand-up comedians for their comedy night shows. Auditions are by appointment only. Some pay. Info: 489-3875.
STAND-UP COMEDIANS are needed for a comedy club in SLO. Info: 543-0639.
PACIFIC LIGHT OPERA is looking for directors, choreographers, set and costume designers, singing actors, and chorus people for upcoming shows. Info: www.plotlines.org.
VOICE-OVER WORKSHOP teaches the basics of copy interpretation, microphone technique, taking direction, and understanding the audition process. Class meets Saturday mornings at Westside Studios in Oceano. A special animation/cartoon voice-overs workshop meets Monday evenings. Info: 481-8759.
MALE DANCERS are wanted to complement the Central Coast Follies Dance Troupe. Info: 543-9452.
CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES offers experienced and wannabe dancers, singers, and other entertainers an opportunity to perform. It meets at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, at the Moose Lodge in Pismo Beach. Info: 543-9452.
PEWTER PLOUGH PLAYHOUSE seeks actors, directors, backstage volunteers, box office assistants, stage managers, light and sound techs, and publicity volunteers to join the fun and help put on plays at the theatre in Cambria. Info: 927-3877.
ACTING UNLIMITED offers acting classes for all ages and levels with emphasis on stage, film, commercials, and auditioning. Info: 489-1371.
ACTORS NEEDED to do comedy skits for a Baldspot Theatre cable show. Meetings are at 7 p.m. Thursdays in SLO. Info: Bruce, 434-2559.
SANTA MARIA IMPROV TEAM
welcomes anyone 18 and older to practice improvisational skits with them
every Monday at 7 p.m. Info: Michael, 474-8945.
COMEDIANS and self-contained acts are needed for a weekly comedy club at 2880 Broad St., SLO. Meet at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Info: 543-0639.
VAUDEVILLE VARIETIES is casting a high energy master of ceremonies and self-contained variety acts for a monthly variety special. Meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO. Info: 528-1410.
READERS THEATER GROUP meets at 6 p.m. every Thurs. at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO, sponsored by Central Coast Players. No experience necessary. Info: 528-1410.
SHOWTIME A GO-GO is looking for entertainers. They meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. to develop skills and perform in convalescent homes. Info: 481-7084 or 922-1777.
SLO FOLLIES, a group following the style of Ziegfeld Follies, is expanding. Dance ensemble entertains at birthday parties, social and civil organizations, and more. Info: Emily, 543-9452.
SANTA MARIA THEATRE SPORTS invites beginning and advanced players to their improvisational comedy workshops Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. No experience needed. Cost is $2 per workshop. Info: Lisa, 934-4228.
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