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.

BIG RIVER. Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., 468-7221 -- The Rivertown Repertory Theatre presents a musical based on the work of Mark Twain, a 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.

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 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.

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 (includes $5 bar credit), $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.

NEW ORLEANS SUITE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- A world-premiere performance of dance, theater and music explores the dichotomy of decadence on Saturday nights and the purging of sins on Sunday mornings in New Orleans. Kathy Randels collaborates with J Hammons, Maritza Mercado-Narcisse and others. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 for CAC members/students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through June 12.

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. (Reviewed in this issue.)

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKIE. Martine's Lounge, 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 301-6288; www.martinesonline.com -- A comedy written and performed by Christy McBrayer with music by Tom Maron, Gina Forsyth and Seth Morrison. Rita Sheffield directs. Tickets $20 (includes free fried chicken). 8 p.m. Friday.

THE TERMINAL HOTEL. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Jonathan Kline presents two evenings of puppet theater. Open mic to follow. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday.

auditions

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 invited. Must prepare a 2-4 minute monologue or speech in advance. Call for appointments on May 26-28.

comedy

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.