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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, a comedic play about love, heartbreak, villains, and heroes, is presented by the Paso Robles High School Crimson Oak Players at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 & 28 at 801 Niblick, Paso Robles. Tickets are $5-$7. Info: 237-3315, Ext. 536.

THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST is presented by the Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department at 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 28, & March 4-6 at the Cal Poly Theatre. Info: 756-2787.

MAN OF LA MANCHA, an inspiring musical that follows Don Quixote’s quest for power and love, is staged by the Pioneer Players Feb. 27-March 13 in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1638.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, the annual fundraising show featuring the best of the 1940s big band leaders and singers, is staged Feb. 27-March 27 at SLO Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., SLO. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Saturday evening performances are Martini Nights. Tickets are $20-$30. Info: 786-2440.

OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY, a compelling drama by Jerry Sterner, is playing at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre through Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. The theater is located at 1660 N McClelland, Santa Maria. Tickets are $10. Info: 922-4442.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the classic by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is presented by the Studio Players through Feb. 28 at the Studio of the Performing Arts, 116 W. Branch, in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets are $14, $12 for matinees. Info: 473-0377.

CENTRAL COAST PLAYERS present an evening of comedy by local stand-up comedians at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at 2880 Broad St., SLO. Tickets are $5 at the door. Beer, wine, and cold drinks available. Info: 543-0639.

BELLES AND BEAUS is the 2004 production of Broads, Way, a musical revue showing through Feb. 29 at the Schoolhouse Gallery, 880 Main St., Cambria. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12. Info: 927-8190.

BROADWAY RHYTHM is performed by Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at Ethel Pope Auditorium in Santa Maria. Tickets are $10, $5 for kids 18 and under. Info: 938-5818.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s tale about love and the crazy things people do for love. It is staged by the Arroyo Grande High School Drama Department at 7:30 p.m. March 4-7 in the Studio Theatre of the Clark Center, Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Info: 489-9444.

42ND STREET is a musical spectacular and is staged by the Atascadero High School Greyhound Theatre Ensemble March 4-14 at the Atascadero Junior High Auditorium. Includes a live orchestra. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and kids. Info: 462-4435.

BORN YESTERDAY is a delightful comedy about money. Politics, and sex and it is staged by The Pewter Plough Playhouse March 6-April 18 at the theatre, Main and Sheffield streets, Cambria. A preview performance is set for March 5. An opening night gala begins at 7:30 p.m. March 6. Regular performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees at 3 p.m. March 28 & April 18. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.com or 927-3877.

HAMLET, Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy, plays at PCPA Theaterfest through March 6 in the Marian Theatre, 800 S College, Santa Maria. Tickets are $7.50-$23. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

BALLET SPECTACULAR! presented by the Everybody Can DANCE Ballet Company, takes place on March 6 at 7 p.m. and March 7 at 3 p.m. at the Ethel Pope Auditorium in Santa Maria. Tickets are $10 for adult, $5 for children, available at the door. Info: 937-6753.

SCAPINO, THE PISMO CON MAN is a hilarious farce complete with mistaken identities, young love, mayhem, and laughter and it is staged through 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.

THE MUSIC MAN marches onto stage at 7 p.m. March 9-10 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. This national tour of the Broadway revival is sure to be fun for the whole family. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.

A VERY BRADDY MURDER is presented by Murder in Mind Productions and JJ’s at the Beach through March 28 at 1351 Price St., Pismo Beach. The murder mystery dinner theater is performed at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. Help solve the crime while enjoying dinner and becoming a part of the show. Tickets are $44.95 and include dinner, one drink, show, and tax. Dress is casual. Info: www.murderinmind.com or 489-3875.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, the classic by Tennessee Williams, is staged by Classic American Theatre through March 28 at 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-$20. Info: 238-3859.

FOOTLIGHTS

STAND-UP COMEDIANS are needed for a comedy club in SLO. Info: 543-0639.

VOICE-OVER WORKSHOP teaches the basics of copy interpretation, microphone technique, taking direction, and understanding the audition p
rocess. 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.