Theater
Snohomish County
“Noises Off”: This comedy follows a group of professional actors putting on a British farce, but their personal and professional lives become more farcical than the show they are putting on; with performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 30 at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Tickets are $25 and $22. Call 425-774-9600 or go to www.driftwoodplayers.com.
Tropical Tease: Burlesque and variety show hosted by Siren this show features such acts as Boom Boom L’Roux; Lana Milkhoney, E.M. Temptress and Karmen Sutra in a variety of performances including samba, Tahitian hula, burlesque, bellydance and more; 8 p.m. June 30, Austin Bar and Grill, 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Go to sirensbq.com. Must be over 18.
“The Two Gentlemen of Verona”: 6 p.m. July 6, Terrace Park, 809 E Fifth St., Arlington. Last Leaf Productions performs this Shakespearean drama that has two gentelmen falling in love with Sylvia. So now what? Find out by attending the free show. For more information about Last Leaf Productions, go to www.lastleaf99.org
Skagit County
“A Rotten Demise”: The First Street Cabaret &Speakeasy presents this interactive murder mystery whodunit; one performance remains for June 30, 612 South First St., Mount Vernon. Dinner/theater buffet is $45 per person plus tax, all reservations are made over the phone with a Visa, Master Card or Discover. Call the box office at 360-336-3012 or 1st Street.Cabaret@gmail.com.
Seattle
“Other Desert Cities”: A family very concerned with public appearances gets torn apart when the daughter threatens to tell all in a memoir; runs at various times through June 30 at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. Single Tickets start at $41. Call 206-292-7676 or go to www.acttheatre.org.
An Evening with Groucho: Actor and comedian Frank Ferrante does his impeccable tribute performance as Groucho Marx; runs at various times through June 30, ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. Tickets are $35 and $25. Call 206-292-7676 or go to www.acttheatre.org.
“Illyria”: This musical adaptation of “Twelfth Night” has Shakespeare’s hijiniks and comedy as a mistaken identity sets off a topsy-turvy chain of events: previews July 10 and 11 and runs through Aug. 10 at Taproot Theatre, 204 North 85th St., Seattle. Tickets are $20 to $40. Go to www.taproottheatre.org or call 206-781-9707.
“Rapture, Blister, Burn”: This modern feminist story is a re-look at marriage vs. career vs. family when successful professional Catherine returns home and reunites with college friend and homemaker Gwen and together they explore regret and the road not taken; previews begin July 12 and performances are through Aug. 11 at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. Tickets start at $41. Call 206-292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org.
“We Won’t Pay. We Won’t Pay”: This farce has lots of laughs and
Opera
Seattle
“Experience the Ring”: Seattle Opera brings you the inside scoop on how Richard Wagner’s masterpiece is put together. Seattle Opera educators and staff take you from page to stage on this monthlong series of programs, leading up to opening night of Cycle I with opportunities to attend music, technical and dress rehearsals. The series is at various Seattle Opera locations and includes a piano technical rehearsal on July 3; piano dress rehearsal on July 6; a flying rehearsal on July 18; orchestra tech/dress rehearsals on July 22 and orchestra dress rehearsals on July 27, 28 and 30 and Aug 1. Series admission is $300. Buy tickets online at www.seattleopera.org or call 206-389-7676 or 800-426-1619.
Billboard
Auditions: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present “Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings,” in December and will hold auditions at 7 p.m. July 12 for four men, ages 20 to 35 or ages 35 to 50. Email Deana Duncan at WICA, deana.duncan@wicaonline.com, to schedule a 5-minute audition appointment.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: open auditions for “The Unexpected Guest,” by Agatha Christie. Auditions are: 2 p.m. July 7 and 7 p.m. July 8 at 306 Main St., Edmonds. Parts for three women (20s to 70s) and seven men (20s to 50s). Prepare a one-minute monologue. Appointments can be made at www.driftwoodplayers.com/#!auditions/c1a2l or by calling: 425-774-9600.
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