In Addition: New Openings at a Theater Near You, Just in Time for the Holidays

MACBETH, the Shakespeare tragedy, opens tonight, November 22 at Evergreen High School at 7 p.m. and also plays tomorrow night. The Bard's bloody classic is presented  with a contemporary twist by the school's theater department in their auditorium, 14300 NE 18th. Tickets are $7 or $5 for students. For more information call 360-604-3716 or see www.ehsdrama.com.

THE MATCHMAKER, Thornton Wilder's classic comedy, will also be presented by Washougal High School at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night at the Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St. in Washougal, Wash. Tickets are $6 or $5 for students and seniors. Call 360-954-3136 for more information.

COMING SOON:

UH, OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS, based on Robert Fulgram's book, and adapted to stage by David Caldwell and Ernest Zulia, and presented by Rising Star Productions, will open December 6 in at the Rising Star Theater in Kelso, Wash. All performances are presented in their space at the Three Rivers Mall; December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. with additional matinees on December 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $5 for children (12 and under) and $8 for seniors (65+). Tickets at: http://www.risingstarproductions.org/tickets.html Keep an eye peeled for our upcoming review.

TUNA CHRISTMAS also opens at Longview's Stageworks Northwest December 6 and runs through December 29. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

In this hilarious sequel to (the also hilarious) "Greater Tuna," it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey's production of "A Christmas Carol" is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from "Greater Tuna" and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. All seats are $12. Click here for tickets. And watch for our review, too.

Magenta's Improv Theater (MIT) opens their Christmas Improv the following week on December 13 at the Magenta Theater, 606 Main St. in Vancouver. MIT gets into the (family-friendly) Holiday Spirit with a very special weekend of seasonal inspired holiday shows! Join them as they spice up their improv and sprinkle it with some extra special musical goodness! Featuring a few special guest musicians from Magenta’s own Bad Agent Band, they will make you laugh, chuckle and guffaw, and maybe even sing-along or hum a happy tune!

And let’s not forget the Kids! They will also have a special matinee show just for them! It’s a special Kids inspired MIT show filled with lots of fun and games destined to trigger fits of kid-sized giggles (and laughs for the grown-ups, too)!

Presented Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. Evening Shows General Admission Seating Tickets are $12. The Kid's Matinee is Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). For information visit their website. Tickets Available Now - Click Here.

THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE, by Mark Brown, will be presented in cooperation with Woodland's Love Street Playhouse and Longview's Columbia Theatre, December 19 through 22. There are five shows, three evening and two matinee.

A year after his miraculous transformation, Scrooge is back to his old ways, suing Marley and the Ghosts. Directed by Melinda Leuthold, with a great talent line-up, this "Trial of the Century," is sure to bring laughs (and insight). Performances are at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Longview and tickets are $16.50 to $21.50. Maybe that seems a bit on the high side, but based on the quality of Love Streets past productions and the class of this historic (and new renovated) theater it will be money well spent.

For more information and a link to the ticketing site click here. And be sure to watch this blog for our upcoming feature story and review (the Friday following Thursday's opening).

ONE WEEK LEFT TO BACK THIS SHOW!

Here's What Else is Happening on the Scene

In addition to what we've already posted the following shows are opening this weekend:

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK runs 7 p.m., November 16 and 17 at the Vancouver Elks Lodge #823. The dinner theater, $22 is presenting by Timeless Circle Players (which appears to be a new theater group brought to us by Rebecca Kramer, formerly of the Slocum Players).

"The Bride Wore Black" is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater by Bill Hoelscher directed by Alan Stokesbary and produced by Rebecca Kramer. Here's the info from their Facebook page:

Timeless Circle Players in cahoots with Vancouver Elks #823 will be presenting a fun and funny dinner murder mystery show. This is a two show run you don’t want to miss.

Mr. and Mrs. Deveraux cordially invite you to the wedding of their son Charles Gremalde Deveraux to the beautiful Miss Delilah Goddilt. The amazing Ms. Ola Mae will be arranging the wedding the likes of which Vancouver has never seen. Please come and enjoy the festivities as you witness the wedding and the melding of these interesting families.

Tickets for Timeless Circle Players production of The Bride Wore Black, are $22.00 which include both the show and dinner and may be purchased via credit card by calling 360/256-0823 or by emailing lodge@elks823.com or going to the Elks located at 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683. Ticket Reservations: 360/256-0823 or lodge@elks823.com

Location: Vancouver Elk #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, Wash.

Performance Dates: Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 at 1 p.m.

Adult beverages will be available for an extra charge to all members and guests.

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COFFEE WITH GOD and CHECK PLEASE, by Serendipity Players, continue their dinner theater run at El Presidente. http://swwastar.blogspot.com/2013/10/two-servings-of-one-act-dinner-theater.html

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Clark College presents CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS, "a dark comedy exploring the American Family with a disturbing twist." http://swwastar.blogspot.com/2013/10/clark-to-present-dark-comedy-curse-of.html

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The classic Holocaust play THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is being presented by the Woodland High School Drama Department (recommended for 13 and older), 7 p.m., November 14-16 at the high school, 757 Park, Woodland, Wash. Admission is $6 general, $5 for seniors and $2 for students. Call 360-841-2800 for info and tickets.

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ION, an original adaption of the tragic comedy Euripides, runs two weekends at the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 7 p.m., November 14-16 and 21-23 at the Royal Durst Theater on the Shumway Campus of the school, 3101 Main St. Tickets are $5 general and $4 for students and seniors.  Call 360-313-4600 for info and tickets.

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Battle Ground High School opens the classic TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD, based on the Harper Lee book, at The Lair on the school campus, 300 Main St., Battle Ground, Wash., 7 p.m., November 14-16 and 21-23. Admission is $10 general, $5 for students and seniors. Call 360-885-6500 or visit bghs.bgsd.k12.wa.us for info and tickets.

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THE PASSION OF DRACULA is to be presented by the Heritage High School Thespian Society, 7 p.m., November 14-16 at the school, 7825 NE 130th Ave. Tickets are $6 general and $4 for seniors, students and children 12 and younger. Call 360-604-3400 for info and tickets.

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Also opening from the Journey Theater Arts Group: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, JR. http://swwastar.blogspot.com/2013/11/journey-to-open-thoroughly-modern-millie.html

Watch for Our REVIEW This Sat.; Opens Friday