Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“A Nice Family Gathering”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, also 4 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 1, Edge of the World Theatre, 9667 Firdale Ave., Edmonds; $22, $19 seniors; 206-542-7529.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 17, also 3 p.m. Nov. 17, PUD auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; $20, $15 seniors and ages 10 and under; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Million Dollar Quartet”: 7:30 p.m. selected Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 25, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $15 to $49; 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722, www.villagetheatre.org, www.ticketmaster.com.
“The Odd Couple: Male and Female Versions”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 female version and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 male version; Marysville-Pilchuck High School drama department shows, in the auditorium, 5611 108th St., Marysville; $5, $4 seniors and students; 360-657-6137.
“The Women of Lockerbie”: Doors 6:45 p.m., curtain 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 17, Cascade High School’s Bear Space Theatre, 801 E. Casino Road, Everett; $8, $6 seniors and students with ASB card; 425-385-6000, www.everett.k12.wa.us.
“Death Along the Delta” dinner theater: 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 7 p.m. dinner, mystery fun follows dinner, Nov. 16, La Conner Country Inn and Channel Lodge, 205 N. First St., LaConner; $269 to $299 for 2 people; 360-466-3101, 888-466-4113, www.laconnerlodging.com.
Seattle and south
“A Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p..m Saturdays, no Nov. 22 or Dec. 25 shows, Taproot Theatre, Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.
“The Big Friendly Giant”: Various times, Fridays through Sundays, through Dec. 30, also Dec. 27, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17 to $33; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
“Birdie Blue”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 16, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $26 to $40, $10 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.
“Chicken Little”: 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18, Kirkland Performing Arts Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $8 advance, $9 at door; 877-827-1100, www.studio-east.org.
“The Cook”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 1, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $15 to $59, $10 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.
“Coyote Sings”: 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 18, Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children; 206-523-2579, www.nwpuppet.org.
“Dinah Was”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday, through Nov. 18, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle; $22, $15 youth and seniors, discounts for groups; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Disney’s High School Musical”: 7 p.m. weekdays, 5:30 p.m. weekends, 2 p.m. matinees through Nov. 24, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $22 to $40; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.
“Late Night Catechism”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, indefinite run, ACT’s special events room, 700 Union St., Seattle; $24.50 Thursdays, $29.50 Fridays and Saturdays, $24.50 Sundays; 206-292-7676.
Moore Theatre public tours: Approximately every 90 minutes second Saturdays, starting at 10 a.m., 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; meet at the main entrance at Second and Virginia, Seattle; free; 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com.
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Nov. 17, Chamber Theater, fourth floor, 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; $12, $10 seniors; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Seussical — The Musical”: Various times, NOv. 16 through Dec. 2, Magnuson Park Recreation Theatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; $20 to $35, $15 ages 12 and under; no Nov. 18 or 30 shows; 206-363-2809, www.seattlemusicaltheatre.com.
“Whistle Down the Wind”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 2, no evening show Dec. 2, 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $20 to $77; 206-625-1900, 888-584-4899, www.5thavenue.org.
“The Women”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, no Mondays; various 2 p.m. matinees, through Nov. 25, ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle; $10 (ages 25 and under only) to $54; 206-292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.
Dance
Seattle and south
World Dance Series features Compagnie La Baraka: 8 p.m. Nov. 15 through 17, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way, UW campus, Seattle; $40, $37 World Dance Series subscribers, $20 students; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
“Cookin’ With Gus” comedy auditions: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; two female and two male roles, mostly for 40s age range; no appointment necessary; show runs Feb. 1 to 23, 2008; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
Village Theatre classes: Through Dec. 4 in Stanwood and through Dec. 13 in Everett; $115 to $150 at Stanwood, $115 to $175 at Everett; varying classes for pre-kindergarten through age 20; venues are Stillaguamish Grange Hall, 6520 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood and Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-6371, www.villagetheatre.org.
Call for performing artists: Deadline Dec. 21 for ethnic performing artists for Ethnic Artists Connection day in February 2008; application requires a 6-minute demonstration of each performer’s skill; 206-684-7084, www.seattle.gov/arts.
Northwest Savoyards’ “Wizard of Oz” auditions: By appointment, Feb. 17 and 18, times range from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, lead and supporting roles; 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday children and adult chorus, 5 to 7 p.m. lead and supporting roles; callbacks Feb. 19 by appointment, shows Feb. 22 through March 9, auditions take place at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; prepare to perform 1 verse of a song not from the show, and for lead/supporting roles, a monologue no longer than 1 minute; bring photo, resume and sheet music; 425-530-9409, or e-mail auditions@northwestsavoyards.org.
Seattle and beyond
Acting studio classes: For various age groups, from age 4 to adults; various sessions through Dec. 4, prices range from $195 to $350; 206-781-9705, www.taproottheatre.org.
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