STAGE
HONK!, the charming musical based loosely on the story of the
Ugly Duckling, is presented by the Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Department
at 7:30 p.m. May 14 & 15 at the Clark Center for the Performing
Arts, Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Info:
489-9444.
THE PEOPLE VS. MAXINE LOWE is a powerful court drama filled with
twists and turns and it is presented by The Crimson Oak Players of Paso
Robles High School at the school, 801 Niblick, Paso Robles. Shows are
at 8 p.m. May 14, 15, 21, & 22. Info: 237-3315, Ext. 536.
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.
DANCE FESTIVAL NIGHT is presented by the Allan Hancock College
Dance Department at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 19 in Room 10 of Building
D, Santa Maria campus. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3213.
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 May 21 at the SLO Little Theatre. The show
begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 and all proceeds go to EOC's Lifebound
Leadership Project. Info: 544-2498.
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE celebrates its 45th season with a production
of "Picnic" through May 22 at the theatre, 1660 N. McClelland,
Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442.
THE PORTABLE DANCE THEATER will perform highlights from Swan
Lake and Cinderella May 22 at Atascadero Middle School, Lewis St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the performance begins at 7 p.m. Presented by
the City of Paso Robles Recreation and Library Services and Atascadero
City Recreation. Tickets are $10, $7 for kids under 12. Info: 567-3540.
INTO THE WOODS is presented by the Central Coast High School
Drama Group at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 22 at Grace Church, SLO. Tickets
are $4, $18 per family.
EVERYBODY CAN DANCE VAGANOVA BALLET ACADEMY presents "Cinderella"
and "Chopiniana" at 7 p.m. May 22 and at 3 p.m. May 23 at
the Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Admission is
at the door and it is a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for
kids. Info: 937-6753.
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 through 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.
EPIC PROPORTIONS, a hilarious spoof of Hollywood filmmaking in
the 1930s, is staged through 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.
MOVIELAND MAYHEM is a classic film-noir murder mystery set in
the 1940s and is presented by Murder in Mind Productions through Sept.
5 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.
FOOTLIGHTS
PACIFIC LIGHT OPERA THEATRE is holding auditions for "Pirates
of Penzance" at 7 p.m. May 17 & 18 at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church,
1739 Fredericks St., SLO. Singers should bring a song and music in their
key. Info: 528-7508.
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE is holding auditions for Summer Fairy
Tale Theatre. Lynda Mondragon will be directing "Little Red and the Hoods."
Auditions are May 24 & 25 at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 1660 N.
McClelland, Santa Maria. Needed are five males and five females, ages
14 or older.
IMAGE STUDIOS is holding ongoing, appointment only auditions
for actors for upcoming productions for stage, theater, film, and video.
Open to all ages. Info: 927-1112.
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.
PACIFIC LIGHT OPERA is looking for directors, choreographers,
set and costume designers, singing actors, and chorus people for upcoming
shows. Info: www.plotlines.org.
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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