stage calendar

Theater

Snohomish &Island counties

“The Diary of Anne Frank”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8 through 24, Driftwood Players production, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $20, $17 ages 18 and under, 60 and over; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.

“The Murder Room”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8 through 23, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $16, $14 seniors, $12 youth; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.

“3 Pigs”: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10, PUD auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; $8 all seats; 877-827-1100, www.studio-east.org.

“Weekend Comedy”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 9, Edge of the World Theatre, 9667 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; $22, $19; 206-542-7529.

Skagit County and north

“Stepping Out”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1 through 12, Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave., Anacortes; $16; 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com.

Seattle and south

“As You Like It”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1 through March 1, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 senior discount, $15 ages 25 and under, other special night discounts apply, Fridays in February and Feb. 14; 206-781-9707, 206-292-2787, www.taproottheatre.org.

“Battle of the Bards”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2, Freehold’s East Hall Theatre, second floor, 1529 10th Ave., Seattle; $10 advance, $12 at door; 206-852-6743, www.ghostlighttheatricals.org.

“By the Waters of Babylon”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 2, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $26 to $40, $10 ages 25 and under with ID; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.

“The Breach”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Feb. 9, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $15 to $59, $10 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.

“The Breaking, A Tale of Love, Loss &Lament”: 8 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 24, Can Can, in Pike Place Market, 94 Pike St., Seattle; vaudeville/cabaret/opera and more; $15 advance, $20 day of show; 206-652-0832, www.thecancan.com.

“Honk!”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, through Feb. 2, Seattle Pacific University, 307 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $12, $10 seniors and students; 206-281-2959, www.spu.edu.

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 10, Studio-East Mainstage Theatre, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland; $12, $10 seniors and students; 425-827-3123, www.studio-east.org.

“She Stoops to Conquer”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 3 through 17, Meany Studio Theatre, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $15, $12 seniors, $10 students; www.u.washington.edu.

“Vesta — Poetry of Life and Death with Megan Cole”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3, Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle; free, but suggested donation $20; 206-261-5064, www.capitolhillarts.com.

Opera

Skagit County and north

“La Boheme”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8 through 17, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $25 to $54, call for discounts; also 6 p.m. Feb. 8 opening reception, RSVP required, $10 suggested donation; 866-624-6897, 360-422-5070, www.skagitopera.org.

Billboard

Snohomish &Island counties

“Social Security” auditions: 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; parts for ages 45 to 90; performances April 4 through 26, call 360-679-2237 to get scripts; www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Seeking directors: Resumes accepted no later than Feb. 15 for five pre-selected productions; mail to Attn: Director Selection Committee, Driftwood Players, P.O. Box 385, Edmonds, WA 98020 or e-mail to office@driftwoodplayers.com; 425-774-9600.

“You Can’t Take it With You” auditions: By appointment only, Feb. 16 and 17, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; Driftwood Players production; seven parts for women and 12 for men, prepare a 1-2 minute comic monologue; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.

“Guys and Dolls” auditions: 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; 20-plus parts for men and women; prepare one song and exhibit basic dance skills, dress appropriately, plan to attend both days; show runs June 6 to 28; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Skagit County and north

Directors sought for 2008-2009 season: Feb. 15 resume submission deadline; send to Whidbey Playhouse Board of Directors; 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Seattle and beyond

Theater day camp and writing classes: Classes through April 1, day camp Feb. 18 to 22, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; writing class is for children and adults; day camp is for ages 4 to 18, $175 to $265, online or phone registration required; 206-781-9705, www.taproottheatre.org.

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