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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) is presented by The Studio Players at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 & 20 at the Studio of Performing Arts Theatre, in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $8. Must be 13 years old or older or have a parent’s permission to attend. Info: 473-0377.

NORMAN, IS THAT YOU?, an outrageous comedy about traditional family relationships gone astray, is staged by Pewter Plough Playhouse Sept. 19-Nov. 2 at the playhouse, Main and Sheffield Streets, Cambria. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Oct. 19, 26, & Nov. 2. Tickets are $13-$15. Sept. 19 is a preview performance. Tickets are $10. Sept. 20 is the Gala Champagne Opening. Tickets are $20. Info: 927-3877.

FROM RAGS TO RICHES, or I Will Not Pay the Price You Ask, is the heartwarming story of two orphans searching for their long lost mother and it is staged through Sept. 20 at The Great American Melodrama. Followed by a vaudeville revue. Shows are alternate evenings in conjunction with “Death at Thunder Creek.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13.50-$16.50. The theatre is located on Hwy 1 in Oceano. Info: 489-2499.

ENTER THE GUARDSMAN is an intimate and romantic musical and it is staged by PCPA Theaterfest through Sept. 20 at the Marion Theatre in Santa Maria and Sept. 26-Oct. 12 at the Festival Theatre in Solvang. Tickets are $12.50-$22. Info: www.pcpa.org or 922-8313.

DEATH AT THUNDER CREEK is a classic story of good and evil set in the old American west and it is staged through Sept. 21 at The Great American Melodrama. Followed by a vaudeville revue. Shows are alternate evenings in conjunction with “From Rags to Riches.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13.50-$16.50. The theatre is located on Hwy 1 in Oceano. Info: 489-2499.

PRIVATE LIVES is a story about a former husband and wife, their mutual aggravation, and their rediscovered love. It is staged by PCPA Theaterfest through Sept. 21 at the Festival Theatre in Solvang. Tickets are $12.50-$22. Info: www.pcpa.org or 922-8313.

THE GREAT AMERICAN GRAND SLAM VAUDEVILLE REVUE is an evening full of song, dance, and comedy Sept. 25-Nov. 9 at The Great American Melodrama. Shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13.50-$16.50. The theatre is located on Hwy 1 in Oceano. Info: 489-2499.

THE PENDRAGONS, famous magician couple, dazzles audiences at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $30-$45. Info: 489-9444.

I HATE HAMLET, a witty and classy satire by Paul Rudnick, is presented through Sept. 27 at Classic American Theatre, 810 11th St., Paso Robles. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors and students. Info: 238-3859.

THE LAST CRUISE OF THE S.S. MINNOW, presented by Murder in Mind Productions, is an interactive murder mystery dinner event at Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2703 Spyglass Dr., Shell Beach. Tickets are $44.95, includes dinner, show, and gratuity. Dress is casual, guests are welcome in costume. The show takes place on a cruise ship, “S.S. Minnow II,” 15 years after the passengers of the original Minnow were rescued. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 5 p.m. on Sundays through Sept. 28. Info: 489-3875.

FUNNY GIRL, a witty musical based on the singer/comedienne Fanny Brice, is performed by SLO Little Theatre through Oct. 4 at 888 Morro St., SLO. Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and Saturday matinees. Tickets are $10-$16. Info: 786-2440.

A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES, a warm-hearted comedy by John Patrick, is presented by the Santa Maria Civic Theatre through Oct. 4 at 1660 N McClelland St., Santa Maria. Opening night is a gala performance. Info: 922-4442.

FOOTLIGHTS

SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE is holding auditions for “Kringle’s Window” at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 & 23 at the theatre, 1660 N McClelland, Santa Maria. Roles are available for two adult women and two adult men (one for Santa Claus). Roles are also available for two young girls and four teenage boys. Info: 937-4437.

THEATRE AND DANCE DEPARTMENT OF CAL POLY is holding auditions for “Phedre.” Auditions are Sept. 25 & 26, 7-10 p.m., in Room 212 of the Davidson Music Building. Info: 756-1465.

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 cable access show. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in SLO. Info: Bruce, 434-2559.

SANTA MARIA IMPROV TEAM (S.M.I.T) 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.

OPEN CALL to actors for roles in television. Experience is desired. Send postcard with name and address to Trade Barn, SLO, P.O. Box 14151, SLO, 93406.

EXPERIMENTAL THEATER GROUP is forming in SLO. Concentration on original skits and cable TV. Meets every Tues. at 7 p.m. Info: 528-1410.

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.