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STAGE
ANYTHING GOES, a musical comedy set aboard an ocean liner in the 1930s, is presented by Coast Union High School Drama Department at 7 p.m. March 25-27 and at 3 p.m. March 28 at the Coast Union High School Gymnasium, Cambria. Tickets are $7, $5 for students. Info: 927-3889.
COCKTAILS AT PAM'S, a crazy comedy about a cocktail party gone wild, is presented by the Cuesta College Drama Department at 8 p.m. March 25-27 & April 1-3 and at 2 p.m. March 28 at the Interact Theater, Cuesta College, SLO campus. Tickets are $12, $10 for students. Info: 546-3195.
A TIME TO DANCE is presented by Jazz 'n' Company along with more than 50 students from the Paso Robles High School Dance Department at 7:30 p.m. March 26 and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Lewis Middle School Gymnasium, 900 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. Tickets are $7. Info: 237-3315, Ext. 310.
BOB ZANY ENTERPRISES presents two nights of comedy March 26 & 27 at the Spyglass Inn, 2703 Spyglass Dr., Pismo Beach. Headlining the shows is Tonight Show regular, John Bizarre. Legendary radio personality Frazer Smith opens the show. Info: 773-1222.
A GILBERT AND SULLIVAN EXTRAVAGANZA features songs, duets, and ensemble performances by Pacific Repertory Opera. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande and at 2:30 p.m. March 28 at the Cal Poly Theatre in SLO. The event features songs from "H.M.S. Pinafore," "Pirates of Penzance," and more. Tickets are $25-$35. Info: 541-5369, 489-9444, or 756-2787.
THE LITTLE PRINCESS, SARA CREWE is a musical production filled with humor, sadness, and suspense. It is presented by SLO Children's Theatre at Unity March 26-April 4 at Unity of SLO, 1490 Southwood Dr., SLO. Shows are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10. Info: 543-1551.
TRIBAL FEAT performs at 7 p.m. March 27 at the Oasis, SLO. These tribal belly dancers use urban music and indigenous beats to mix choreographed dance with improvisational moves. Info: www.tribalfeat.com or 543-1155.
RHYTHMS: IN MOTION is presented by The American Dancers of American Dance of SLO at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 27 at the Cal Poly Theater. The show includes dance, voice, and music. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and seniors. Info: 543-4409 or 756-2787.
CENTRAL COAST PLAYERS present an evening of comedy featuring local stand-up comedians at 8 p.m. March 27 at 2880 Broad St., SLO. Beer, wine, and cold drinks are available. Tickets are $5. Info: 543-0639.
BOB NEWHART AND UNIVERSITY JAZZ BAND 1 is a comedy/musical evening not to be missed. Newhart mixes his new material with his sketch comedy classics at 8 p.m. March 27 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, the annual fundraising show featuring the best of the 1940s big band leaders and singers, is staged through 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.
DANCE SPECTRUM 2004, Allan Hancock College's annual ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop dance program, comes to the Marian Theater on the Santa Maria campus through March 28. Tickets are $9-$12. Info: 922-8313.
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.
BORN YESTERDAY is a delightful comedy about money, politics, and sex and it is staged by The Pewter Plough Playhouse through May 9 at the theatre, Main and Sheffield streets, Cambria. 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.
ANNUAL TALENT SHOW, presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, is set for 6 p.m. March 30. Info: 922-7763.
27TH ANNUAL BIG SHOW is presented by the Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folkorico and includes music and dance from Mexican and Latino cultures at 7:30 p.m. April 2 & 3 at Santa Maria High School's Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door. Info: 937-2051, Ext. 2502.
SINCE I SAW HER STANDING THERE is a feature-length ballet inspired by The Beatles and it is presented by the Civic Ballet of SLO at 8 p.m. April 2 & 3 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $16-$38. Info: 544-4363.
A-TOWN REPRESENTS is the eighth annual show presented by the Atascadero High School Physical Education Department at 7 p.m. April 2 & 3 at the high school gym, Atascadero. Tickets are $7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
STOMP, the worldwide percussion sensation, comes to the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 3 and at 3 p.m. April 4. Tickets are $42-$54. Info: 756-2787.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, a contemporary song-cycle musical by Jason Robert Brown, plays at PCPA Theaterfest through April 4. The theater is located at 800 S College, Santa Maria. Tickets are $7.50-$23. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.
THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, a zany adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story, is staged through April 25 at The Great American Melodrama, Hwy 1, Oceano. The show is followed by a vaudeville salute to villains we love to hate, "I Wanna Be Bad." Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. Sundays. Info: 489-2499.
A VERY BRADDY MURDER is presented by Murder in Mind Productions and JJ's at the Beach through April 25 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.
FOOTLIGHTS
AUDITIONS FOR MOVIELAND MAYHEM, presented by Murder in Mind Productions, are March 29, 6-9 p.m. Roles are available for two males, ages 35-55, and three females, 25-55. Bring resume and head shot. Info: 489-3875.
AUDITONS FOR THE CENTRAL COAST SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL are set for April 4, 5, & 6 at the Ludwick Community Center at the corner of Santa Rosa and Mill streets, SLO. The plays this year are "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Romeo and Juliet." Auditions are noon-10 p.m. Prepare a one-minute verse. Please make an appointment. Info: 546-4224.
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 process. Class meets Saturday mornings at Westside Studios in Oceano. A special animation/cartoon voice-overs workshop meets Monday evenings. Info: 481-8759.
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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