Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“Artifacts”: This piece of performance art is an infusion of poetry, prose, art, improv jazz, theater and environment performance based on the interpretation of 200 sketches; performances at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 18, 24 and 25 in the dow
nstairs warehouse space at 3231 Broadway, Everett. A reception follows each performance for a closer look at the art that inspired the writing. Admission is by a requested donation of $10. Using the word “newt” gets two seats for the price of one, good any night except for June 24.
“The Smell
of the Kill”: The Phoenix Theatre opens its final show of the season, a dark compelling comedy by Michele Lowe where a dull dinner party takes a sinister turn as the wives debate the pros and cons of widowhood; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 26 at The Phoenix, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. Tickets are $18, $15 and $12 for a group. Call 206-533-2000 or go to www.brownpapertickets.com or www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.com.
“Hello Dolly”: With the room swaying and the band playing the Northwest Savoyards brings out Broadway’s favorite busybody Dolly Levi and a host of musical hits such as “Hello Dolly,” “Before the Parade Passes By” and “It Only Takes a Moment”; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday through June 19 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $22 and $19. Call 425- 258-6766 or go to www.EverettTheatre.org.
“Annie”: The Whidbey Playhouse brings this feel-good production of the irrepressible orphan Annie, who is determined to find her parents who gave her up at the door of a not-so-reputable New York City orphanage; 7:30 p.m. June 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 2:30 p.m. June 19 and 26 at The Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Tickets are $16. Call 360-679-2237 or go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
“Metamorphosis”: Ovid’s myths are set in and around a large pool of water — more than 5000 gallons — with each vignette involving change, which can lead to a good or bad result; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through June 25 at WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets are $12 and $16. Call 360-221-8268, or 800-638-7631 or go to www.WICAonline.com.
“Born Yesterday”: Millionaire Harry Brock has got a big business deal in D.C. and decides to hire a journalist to educate his lovely but ignorant mistress Billie Dawn, who may not be so dumb after all; 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through June 26 at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Tickets are $23 and $20. Call 425-774-9600 or to www.driftwoodplayers.com.
“Jesus Christ Superstar”: Village Theatre presents this rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice featuring hits like “I Don’t Know How To Love Him” and “Superstar,” directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey, with pop star Michael K. Lee and local rising talent Aaron Finley who will alternative in the roles of Jesus and Judas; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7 p.m. selected Sundays July 8 to 31 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are $19 to $54. Call 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722 or go to www.villagetheatre.org.
Seattle
“Sense and Sensibility”: This Jane Austen tale is Book-It Repertory’s fourth Austen adaptation and wends along the twisting path of love for the Dashwood sisters; 7:30 and 2 p.m. through June 26 at Book-It’s Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St.,Seattle. Tickets start at $32. Call 206-216-0833 or go to www.book-it.org.
“Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World”: This romantic comedy presented by ACT Theatre promises a goofy charm and a “very now” feel that reminds us we are all immigrants but still connected; 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with select shows 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday June 17 to July 17 at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle. Adult tickets start at $37.50. Call 206-292-7676 or go to www.acttheatre.org.
BILLBOARD
Last Leaf Productions: Auditions for the 13th season of Shakespeare in the Park performing “Merchant of Venice” and “As You Like It.” All roles available, actors perform in both shows. Auditions by appointment only. Contact lastleafalex@comcast.net or call 425-319-0978.
Edmonds Driftwood Players: Auditions for Agatha Christie’s “A Murder” are 2 p.m. June 19 and 7 p.m. June 20 at The Driftwood Rehearsal Annex, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds. Appointments may be made online at: www.driftwoodplayers.com or call 425-774-9600.
Theater Arts Guild is holding auditions for “Rent,” 6 to 8 p.m. June 21 and 22 at Mount Vernon High School Auditorium, 314 North Ninth St., Mount Vernon. To schedule a time email the director, Jane Skinner, at bandjskinner@comcast.net. Vocal auditions are required; an accompanist is provided.
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