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.
GEORGE CARLIN, social critic and comedian, is performing Sept. 26, 7
p.m. & 9:30 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets
are $32-$44. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.
ENTER THE GUARDSMAN is an intimate and romantic musical and it is staged
by PCPA Theaterfest Sept. 26-Oct. 12 at the Festival Theatre in Solvang.
Tickets are $12.50-$22. Info: www.pcpa.org or 922-8313.
CENTRAL COAST PLAYERS present an evening of laughter with performances
by local stand-up comedians, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at 2880 Broad St., SLO.
Tickets are $5. Info: 543-0639.
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.
ROAD TO CHICAGO, a variety show displaying the talents of the Paso Robles
High School dancers, Jazz ‘N’ Company, takes place Sept. 27
at 7:30 p.m. at the Flamson Middle School Auditorium in Paso Robles. The
event will showcase a number of community performing arts groups. Proceeds
will help Jazz ‘N’ Company travel to Chicago at the end of
October. Tickets are $5-$10. Info: 237-3315 ext. 310.
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.
PEWTER PLOUGH PLAYHOUSE presents Readers’ Theatre the first Wednesday
of every month at 7:30 p.m. New readers are encouraged to participate.
“Side Man” by Warren Leight will be read Oct. 1. All are welcome,
admission is free. Info: 927-3877.
THE ADDAMSON FAMILY MURDER MYSTERY, presented by Murder in Mind Productions,
is an interactive murder mystery dinner event Oct. 2-Nov. 23 at the Spyglass
Inn Restaurant, 2703 Spyglass Dr., Shell Beach. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursdays,
and at 5 p.m. Sundays. The show’s setting is the Addamson Family
Reunion. Tickets are $4.95, includes dinner, show, and service charge.
Guests are welcome to come in costume for Halloween. Info: 489-3875.
FRED GARBO INFLATABLE THEATRE CO. is back, bringing audiences a night
of dance, mime and tumble. The antics take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, at
the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $15. Info: 756-2787
or www.pacslo.org.
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.
NORMAN, IS THAT YOU?, an outrageous comedy about traditional family relationships
gone astray, is staged by Pewter Plough Playhouse through 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. Info: 927-3877.
FOOTLIGHTS
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.
SLO LITTLE THEATRE is seeking an experienced male actor, 35-45 years
old and physically fit, to play the role of McMurphy in “One Flew
Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Show begins in Jan. Special auditions
are by appointment. Info: 773-4746 or 781-3889.
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.
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