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STAGE
EPIC PROPORTIONS, a hilarious spoof of Hollywood filmmaking in the 1930s, is staged April 29-June 13 at The Great American Melodrama, Hwy 1, Oceano. A vaudeville revue follows the show. 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.
THE TOWN MEETING is presented by the Lompoc Civic Theatre at 7 p.m. April 30 at the Alpha Club, 704 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. This dinner theater production is a funny political satire where the audience elects the next president. Tickets are $25. Reservations required. Info: 735-2281.
TEEN MOMMALOGUES is an evening of "telling it like it is" and is based on interviews with teens, parents of teens, and teens who are parents. The show is April 30 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. Info: 544-2498.
ECHO.PAST BECOMES PRESENT is the tenth annual Entourage Dance Company concert showcasing the talents of Cuesta College students at 7:30 p.m. April 30 & May 1. Includes ballet, modern, and more. Tickets are $10, $7 for seniors, children, and students. Info: 541-3100, Ext. 9157.
THE UGLY DUCKLING & CINDERFELLA, a Magical Moments Family Entertainment Event, is presented by Allan Hancock College Youth Dance members at 7 p.m. April 30 and at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. May 1 & 2 at the Severson Theatre on the Santa Maria campus. Tickets are $7-$10. Info: 922-8313.
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE celebrates its 45th season with a production of "Picnic" April 30-May 22 at the theatre, 1660 N. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442.
OLIVER, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the classic Dickens' novel, is presented by the Unity Community Theater and the SLO Children's Theater at Unity April 30-May 23 at Unity of SLO, 1490 Southwood Dr., SLO. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays, at 4 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $14, $12 for seniors and kids under 12. Info: 543-4250.
FREE READERS' THEATRE AT THE PPP welcomes readers to read or enjoy hearing plays the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. the Pewter Plough Playhouse, Main and Sheffield streets, Cambria. The next reading is May 5 and features the reading of "The Perfect Party" by A. R. Gurney. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.com or 927-3877.
FOLKLORICO! Offers lively, festive, and colorful dances of Mexico at 7:30 p.m. May 6-8, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College. Includes performances by Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria High School, Righetti High School, and Cal Poly. Tickets are $8, $5 for kids. Info: 922-8313.
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD is a stage production suitable for the whole family and it is performed at 7 p.m. May 7 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Info: 756-2787.
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 a matinee at 3 p.m. May 9. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.com or 927-3877.
MOVIELAND MAYHEM is a classic film-noir murder mystery set in the 1940s and is presented by Murder in Mind Productions beginning May 9 at JJ's at the Beach, 1351 Price St., Pismo Beach. The dinner theater event is at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $44.95. Costumes are optional. Reservations required. Info: www.murderinmind.com or 489-3875.
THE SECRET GARDEN, directed by Michael Siebrass, is presented by SLO Little Theatre through May 15 at the City Playhouse, 888 Morro St., SLO. Shows are Thursdays-Sundays. Tickets are $14-$16. Info: 786-2440.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the award-winning musical classic, is staged by PCPA Theaterfest through May 16. The theater is located at 800 S College, Santa Maria. Tickets are $7.50-$23. The production moves to the Solvang June 13-July 20. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.
FOOTLIGHTS
CHAMELEON PRODUCTIONS is holding auditions for "Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Auditions are May 2 & 3 at 7 p.m. Open to ages 16 and older. Info: 474-8902.
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THEATRE for children is holding auditions for its summer production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" May 2 & 4 at SLO Little Theatre. Info: 781-3889.
TRIBAL-STYLE BELLYDANCE TROUPE is adding new members. ATS, FCBD, and Gypsy Caravan Style are performed. Info: 929-5471.
MURDER IN MIND PRODUCTIONS is auditioning for stand-up comedians for their comedy night shows. Auditions are by appointment only. Some pay. Info: 489-3875.
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.
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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