AIN'T NOTHIN BUT THE BLUES. Sojourner Truth Community Center, 501 Galvez St., 891-6191 or 621-0673; ethiopiantheatre@aol.com -- The Ethiopian Theater presents a drama written by Jomo Kenyatta-Bean. Deborah Smith stars and directs Drena Clay, Edwin King and others. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

THE ASSHOLE MONOLOGUES. Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St., 899-4800 -- Chris Rose and RedBean present their thoughtfully irreverent show about the most misunderstood part of the body. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Thursday, through May 26.

BIG RIVER. Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., 468-7221 -- The Rivertown Repertory Theatre presents a musical based on the work of Mark Twain, with book by William Hauptman and musical score by Roger Miller. Chad Talkington, Lori Dewitt and Kelly Fouchi direct Scott Sauber, Tony Molina Jr. and others. Tickets $25 general admission, $22 students/seniors, $12 kids ages 6-12. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through May 29.

THE BROAD DOES THE BLUES. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Maryflynn Thomas and Jim Walpole present their musical blues-comedy. Tickets $25 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Tuesday.

BUSTOUT BURLESQUE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-9100 -- Dance troupe trained in burlesque tradition with house singer Marcy Hesseling, backed by house band Ronnie Magri & the Bourbon Shakers. Tickets $20 general, $25 table seating. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday.

CAMELOT UNVEILED. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 -- True Brew Theatre presents a play by Geri Haywood about Jack and Bobby Kennedy's fictional visit to Marilyn Monroe's house on the eve of the Bay of the Pigs in 1961. Dane Rhodes directs Leah Loftin, Andy English, Lucas Harms and Elizabeth Ladach-Bark. Tickets $23. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through June 5.

LOVE LETTERS. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, off Lee Road, Covington, 893-1671 -- Playmakers Theater presents a play written by A.R. Gurney about a relationship that develops between a man and woman through letters. Kay M. Files directs. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

MY O MY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Le Chat Noir presents a musical conceived and directed by Carl Walker about the infamous female impersonation club in New Orleans. Shawn Ryan, Bob Edes and others star. Tickets $30 Thursday, $35 Friday-Sunday (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through June 5. (Reviewed in this issue.)

OKRA. Southern Rep Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com -- Southern Rep Theatre and Evangeline Oaks Entertainment present a dark comedy by Anne Galjour about Cajun and Creole culture and legend set in French-speaking Louisiana. Ryan Rilette directs Becky Allen, Randy Maggiore and others. Tickets $23 general admission, $18 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through June 5.

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Rickie Luke directs Rebecca Sutherland and Rich Lyon in a play by Bill Manhoff. Tickets $20 (includes dessert and show). 7:30 Friday-Saturday, 2:30 Sunday.

auditions

THE ODD COUPLE AUDITIONS. Terrytown Playground, 641 Heritage Ave., Terrytown, 319-6941 -- The Drama Guild of Jefferson Parish Parks holds auditions for a production of The Odd Couple . Call Joe Geringer for more information. 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday.

KIDS SUMMER ACTING CAMP. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529 -- The Anthony Bean Community Theater and New Orleans Recreational Department hold auditions for a summer acting camp for kids 8-18. Camp dates are June 7-July 23. All young people with a passion for the arts are invited. Must prepare a two- to four-minute monologue or speech in advance. Call for appointments on May 26-28.

comedy

FINE ARTS CENTER. 3916 Baronne St., 269-3922 -- Sunday: Uptown Comedy Matinee with Marion Wikholm, Mike Strecker and Gerry Guilliot and music by Bruce Hebert, 2 p.m.

HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

LE CHAT NOIR. 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www. cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Thursday: God's Been Drinking, 10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: Comedy Sportz, 11 p.m.

MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: 'Fear & Loathing in Metairie,' a comedy production by Chris Champagne, 8 p.m., and short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Running Funny presents stand-up comedy night featuring Jodi Borello, Darrell Thaxton, Phil Hebert and Fatt Natt, 9 p.m.