Theater

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, who lives in a shack at the edge of the city dump.8 p.m. Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4 at 9667 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. $17-$20. 206-542-7529.

Seattle and beyond

“Getting Out”: Theater Schmeater presents play by Pulitzer and Tony winning writer Marsha Norman, 8 p.m. through Aug. 21, $15. 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle; 206-324-5801.

“Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”: Bertolt Brecht’s story of early 1930’s Chicago and gangsters, 7:30 p.m., through Aug. 22, $15 to $18. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle; 206-388-0500.

Seattle Children’s Drama School: Students perform nine short plays for its summer season, through Aug. 28, $6 to $11. Charlotte Martin &Eve Alvord Theatres, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-3322.

“The Twilight Zone”: Theater Schmeater presents adaptation of classic TVseries, 11 p.m. through Aug. 21, $10. 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle; 206-325-6500, www.ticketwindowonline.com.

“Late Night Catechism”: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, plus 2 p.m. Sunday. A Contemporary Theatre’s special events room, overlooking 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

Call for artists: Edmonds downtown merchants association seeks art for monthly art walk. All media welcome, including street musicians. Prepare bio, technical details, five color copy examples, slides, website info and contact info. Submit materials to Kindred Circle Art Gallery, Attn: Art Walk, 409 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020. 425-776-3778.

Call for artists: Kindred Circle Art Gallery is hosting a contest to create a promotional image for a world premiere comedy opening in 2005. Open to all two-dimensional artists, a $1000 purchase award will be given to the winner. Deadline is Sept. 27. For a complete prospectus, email divas@kindredcircle.com. Please put “Promo Contest” in the subject line.

Call for entries: Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission accepting entries for Arts of the Terrace juried arts show Sept. 25 to Oct. 2. Registration Sept. 17 and 18. 425-776-9173, www.cityofmlt.com.

Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks visual artists to submit their work to a juried exhibit titled “Seeing Red” at the Lynnwood Library Gallery Oct. 8 to Nov. 18. Applications will be accepted through August. 425-744-6459.

Whidbey Playhouse is holding auditions for “How to Eat Like a Child,” 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and 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: Office of Arts &Cultural Affairs seeks artists to create permanently sited artwork involving light or light and sound for Hillclimb Stair Entry at new Seattle City Hall. 206-615-1800, www.seattle.gov/arts/fundingapplications.

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.

Seattle Symphony Chorale is holding auditions for tenors, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Appointment only. Benaroya Hall, Seattle; 206-215-4734.

Sounds Unlimited is auctioning enthusiastic music lovers who want to get paid to play music. Must be friendly, enjoy large groups, and have reliable transportation. For an audition, call 206-775-9018.

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

The Washington State Convention &Trade Center (WSCTC) Art Committee is accepting proposals for its 2006 quarterly rotating public art exhibitions. Works will be displayed within the WSCTC Galleries. Proposals for the shows are due Sept. 1. For information, call 206-694-5107 or 206-694-5182.

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