THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a documentary play about the impact of the 1998
murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming, is presented by the Arroyo
Grande High School Theatre Department at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13 in the Studio
Theatre of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. Tickets
are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Info: 489-9444.
THE MIRACLE WORKER, directed by bree valle, is performed by the Cuesta
College Drama Department at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 14
at the Interact Theater, SLO Campus. Info: 546-3108.
PAUL SHANKLIN of the Rush Limbaugh Show will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 12
at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Tickets are $40. Sponsored by Zimmerman
for Assembly. Info: 474-4011.
A THRILL OF HOPE is a dramatic Christmas musical presented by The Vision
of Hope Community Church Celebration Choir at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and at 10:15
p.m. Dec. 14 at 3130 Skyway Dr., Suite 105, Santa Maria. Free. Info: 922-2043.
LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents an unforgettable Holiday Show Program at
8 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the theatre, Cypress
and South L streets, Lompoc. Includes performances by the Lompoc High
School Drama Department. Tickets are $5. Info: 735-ACT1.
THE NUTCRACKER is the annual performance presented by the Allan Hancock
College Youth Ballet. Shows are at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13, and at 2 p.m.
Dec. 14 at the Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Tickets
are $7-$13. Info: 922-8313. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec.
19 & 20 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks
Ave., Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $12.50-$20. Info: 489-9444.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JUNIOR is a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s
“The Little Mermaid.” The show comes to life Dec. 12-21 at
SLO Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., SLO. Tickets are $10-$14. Info: 786-2440.
“KRINGLE’S WINDOW” celebrates the holidays at 1660
N. McClelland in the Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s 45th season, through
Dec. 13. Two young sisters whose parents are separating meet a mysterious
friend who helps them discover the healing magic of the holiday season.
Tickets cost $10. All shows start at 8 p.m. Info: 922-4442.
THE CRACKED NUT—A JAZZY NUTCRACKER is the 20th annual holiday musical
production presented by Central Coast Dance and Performing Arts Studio
of Los Osos. The show is at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Cuesta College Auditorium.
Tickets are $10-$14. Info: 528-2077.
26TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER is presented by the Civic Ballet
of SLO at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 13 and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at
the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $16-$38. Info: 756-2787.
A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION features gospel performances, Christmas
carols, drama, poetry, dancing, and more beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14
at Calvary Chapel, SLO. Info: 543-8516.
ERIC IDLE, one of the founders of the Monty Python comedy troupe, presents
his “Greedy Bastard Tour” at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Performing
Arts Center at Cal Poly, SLO. Tickets are $48-$54. Info: 756-2787.
A HOLIDAY BASH FOR JEROME KERN is a celebration of the life and genius
of one of America’s most unique composers. The original musical
features performances of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “The
Way You Look Tonight,” and more. It is presented by Pewter Plough
Playhouse through Dec. 31 at the theatre, Main and Sheffield streets,
Cambria’s West Village. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,
with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 & 28. Tickets are $18, $16
for students and seniors. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.com or 927-3877.
STILL WILD ABOUT HARRY features comedian Bob Thornley in a music and
comedy holiday show for the whole family. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays
at 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 20 at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO.
Tickets are $6, $4 for students and seniors. Info: 924-1011.
CHRISTMAS IS…A MUSICAL MEMORY, a music and dance production created
by Brad Carroll and Jeremy Mann, is staged by PCPA Theaterfest through
Dec. 21 in the Marian Theatre, 800 S College, Santa Maria. Tickets are
$7.50-$23. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the classic story by Charles Dickens, is staged by
The Great American Melodrama through Dec. 31 at the theatre on Hwy 1 in
Oceano, 3 miles south of Pismo Beach. The show is followed by “The
Three Little Pigs” and the “Holiday Vaudeville Revue.”
Tickets are $15.50-$17.59. Info: 489-2499.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the classic story by Charles Dickens, is presented
by Classic American Theatre through Dec. 31 at the theatre, 810 Eleventh
St., Paso Robles. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays,
and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15, $12 for children and seniors. Opening
night gala and New Year’s Eve gala are $30, $15 for children and
seniors. Door open one hour before performance so patrons can see the
art exhibit, presented by the North County Artists Association, in the
theatre’s lobby. Info: 238-3859.
GOLDEN GALS HOLIDAY MYSTERY, presented by Murder in Mind Productions,
is an interactive murder mystery dinner event at Spyglass Inn Restaurant,
2703 Spyglass Dr., Shell Beach. Shows are every Friday and every Sunday
through Jan. 25. Tickets are $44.95, includes dinner, show, and service
charge. Dress is casual and guests are welcome to dress as their favorite
Golden Girls character. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Fridays and at 5 p.m. Sundays.
Two special Saturday performances begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 & 27 at
JJ’s at the Beach, 1351 Price St., Pismo Beach. Info: www.murderinmind.com
or 489-3875.
FOOTLIGHTS
VOICE-OVER WORKSHOP teaches the basics of copy interpretation, microphone
technique, taking direction, and understanding the audition process. Class
meets for four weeks in Oceano. Info: 489-9326.
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 (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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