Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“Adaptation”: Life is a whole lot like a TV game show in this wild comedy by Elaine May. The play follows the twists and turns of a man’s journey from birth to death, 7 p.m. April 16 and 23, 8 p.m. April 17 and 24, $10 show and dessert buffet. Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.
“A Fine and Pleasant Misery”: Tim Behrens performs the hilarious Patrick McManus comedy at 8 p.m. April 14 at the Northshore Performing Arts. Tickets at 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.
“The Mousetrap”: Driftwood Players, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 30; no show Easter Sunday (April 16). $20, $17 junior/senior. Wade James Theater, 950 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com.
“Seduced”: Sam Shepard’s play is about a Howard Hughes-type character and the women and bodyguard who try to swindle him, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees April 23 and 30, April 14 to 30. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
Seattle and beyond
“Honus and Me,” through to June 11, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322.
“Late Night Catechism”: Seattle Theatre Project’s parody of life in Catholic school, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, ACT’s special events room, overlooking Seattle Sheraton parking lot, 700 Union St., Seattle. Indefinite run. $24.50 Thursdays, $29.50 Fridays and Saturdays, $24.50 Sundays. 206-292-7676.
“My Boat to Bainbridge”: Matt Smith’s solo show about a man’s resistance to leave his hometown, 7:30 p.m. April 21, $15, Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; 206-842-8569, www.theplayhouse.org.
“A Rock N’ Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through April 29 and Sunday matinees April 9, and 23 at Anacortes Community Theatre, 10th and M, Anacortes; 360-293-6829.
Teatro ZinZanni/”Dinner &Dreams”: Original show combining European cirque, cabaret, spectacle and live music, accompanied by a five-course dinner designed by Tom Douglas, Thursdays through Sundays, occasional Wednesday performances, $99 Wednesdays through Fridays and Sundays, $109 Saturdays. 2301 Sixth Ave., Seattle; 206-802-0015, www.zinzanni.org.
“The Voice of the Prairie”: Through April 22, Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-9707.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Community College’s Theatre Department: Seeking volunteer costumers for two upcoming theatre productions. 425-388-9525, bpeterson@everettcc.edu.
Rosehill Revue: Seeking talent for the 10th annual vaudeville-type variety show, a fundraiser for the Gene Nastri Community School of the Arts. Costumers and or seamstresses also needed. Event is May 6. 425-308-5503.
Village Theatre’s Kidstage: Announcing auditions for Summerstock, fifth through twelfth grades, May 22 and 23, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-6371.
Whidbey Playhouse: Seeking “off-season” productions for October. Deadline is April 21. 360-679-2237, www.whicbeyplayhouse.com.
Seattle and beyond
Shakespeare Northwest: Holding auditions for fifth season at various locations, April 22, 23, 29. 360-770-7748.
Village Theatre Auditions: May 20, 22 and 24 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front Street North, Issaquah. Auditions are by appointment. 425-392-1942.
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