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LITTLE WOMEN, a new musical based on the book by Louisa May Alcott, is presented by Central Coast Homeschool Theatre Ensemble at 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 17, and at 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at Classic American Theatre, 810 11th St., Paso Robles. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students and children, or $20 per family. Info: 438-3069.

SANTA MARIA IMPROV TEAM performs hilarious improvisational comedy at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Creekside Casa Java, 338 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. Cost is $2, benefits C.I.R.C.L.E. Info: 929-2112.

BILL MAHER, political humorist and host of “Politically Incorrect” and “Real Time with Bill Maher,” takes the stage at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $22-$34. Info: 756-2787.

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a Tony Award-winning musical set in Harlem in its heyday. The show features dazzling period costumes, amazing dance numbers, and some of the best jazz music around. It is staged at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $29-$49. Info: 756-2787.

SCAPINO, THE PISMO CON MAN is a hilarious farce complete with mistaken identities, young love, mayhem, and laughter and it is staged Jan. 22-March 7 at the Great American Melodrama, 3 miles south of Pismo Beach, Hwy 1, Oceano. A vaudeville revue follows the show. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:40 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $14-$17. Info: 489-2499.

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. Info: www.murderinmind.com or 489-3875.

INTERPLAY: THE STAGE BETWEEN will feature four contemporary plays through Jan. 25 at PCPA’s Severson Theatre, 800 S College, Santa Maria. The plays included are “Lessons of Language Learned,” “36 Views,” “Stones in His Pockets,” and “Picasso’s Women.” Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, a touching, sometimes humorous drama based on the novel by Ken Kasey, is staged by SLO Little Theatre through 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.

FOOTLIGHTS

CREATIVE DANCIN’ PERFORMANCE KIDS are holding auditions for the dance theatre group that performs at local festivals and events. Auditions are open to ages 8 and older and are set for Jan. 24, noon-2 p.m., at Pacific Dance Center, 698 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. Info: 772-3694.

CLASSIC AMERICAN THEATRE is casting parts for “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Roles open for male, 35-40, male, 50-65, male, 40-65, and female, 8-10. Auditions by appointment. Info: 238-3859.

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.

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.