Stage Calendar

Theater

Snohomish and Island counties

“The Cemetery Club”: Whidbey Playhouse presents this story of three golden girls, through Sept. 25. 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harboe; 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

“Opal’s Baby”: Edge of the World Theatre premieres John Patrick’s comedy about the further adventures of Opal Kronkie, bag lady and philosopher extraorinaire. 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4 at 9667 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. $17-$20. 206-542-7529.

Seattle and beyond

Chris Mann: Reading and performance of “The Plato Songs” with Chris Mann, 8 p.m. Sept. 3. Jack Straw Productions, 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; 206-634-0919.

EDGE Improv: The Playhouse presents live improv performances, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, $10, $8 students and seniors. 200 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; 206-842-8569.

“Jumpers”: ACT Theatre presents Tom Stoppard play, through Sept. 19, $15 to $54. 700 Union St., Seattle; 206-292-7676, www.acttheatre.org.

“Love and Taxes”: Intiman Theatre presents this Josh Kornbluth solo show, through Oct. 2, $27 to $46. Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.

“Late Night Catechism”: The Seattle Theatre Project presents a parody of life in Catholic school, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, plus 2 p.m. Sunday. A Contemporary Theatre’s special events room, overlooking the Seattle Sheraton parking lot, 700 Union St., Seattle. $24.50 Thursday, $29.50 Friday and Saturday, $24.50 Sunday. 206-292-7676.

Teatro ZinZanni/”Dinner &Dreams”: Second anniversary show with original cast, through May 2005. An original show combining European cirque, cabaret, live music and a five-course feast. Teatro ZinZanni, 2301 Sixth, Seattle. $89 weekdays and Sunday, $99 Saturdays. 206-805-0015. www.zinzanni.org.

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Snohomish and Island counties

Whidbey Playhouse is holding auditions for “How to Eat Like a Child,” 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3. Looking for 15 to 20 actors ages 8 to 14. Come prepared with 16 bars of music to sing. For information, call 360-679-2237.

Seattle and beyond

Bainbridge Performing Arts is holding auctions for its holiday production of “The Magic Flute, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28. Performances are Dec. 3 through 19. For information, call 206-842-8569, www.theplayhouse.org.

Call for artists: The Puyallup Fair’s Home Arts Department is seeking entries in its home arts competition. For information about categories and deadlines, visit www.thefair.com or call 253-841-5017.

Call for entries: “Reaching for the Light” a breast cancer art show, is seeking entries for the eighth exhibition in Bellingham from Oct. 28 through Nov. 16. A written statement describing the exhibitor’s experience and/or contact with breast cancer is requested by Oct. 2. This is not a deadline for participation, the written statement will be displayed with the art. Mail statements to Leslie Jacobson, Bellingham Breast Center, 2940 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Volunteers needed in production and box office at Civic Light Opera. 206-363-4807.

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