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Cabaret. Teatro Wego. 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, 885-2000 or 371-3330; www.jpas.org — The Jefferson Performing Arts Society's alternative space presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Kris Shaw directs Trina Beck, Janet Shea and others. Tickets $25 general admission, $24 seniors, $12 students/kids. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; through Feb 12.

DISNEY'S Beauty and the beast. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org — Slidell Little Theater presents the hit musical directed by Kit McLellan. Tickets $17 general admission, $10 kids. 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday; through Feb. 12.

Golden Street Apartments. Southern Louisiana University, Wesley Student Center, 307 W. Dakota St., Hammond — The Hammond Experimental Theatre & Film Venture presents Belford Carver's three-act adult comedy about a zany apartment complex in a sleepy Southern town. Tickets $15 at door (includes light refreshments). 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Harvey. Mount Olive Lutheran Church Auditorium, 315 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 481-8274; www.actnola.shows.it — The Artists' Cooperative Theatre presents Mary Chase's comedy. Co-stars Butch Caire and Stacy Taliancich direct Pauline Boudreaux, Meredith Dieth and others. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 kids ages 12-under. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. (Reviewed in this issue.)

I'm Still Here, Me!. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Ricky Graham performs accompanied by Jefferson Turner. Tickets $26 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday; through February.

I love you, YOu're perfect, now change. Actor's Theatre of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 456-4111 — The Actor's Theatre of New Orleans presents the New Orleans' premiere of the off-Broadway hit. RenŽ Piazza and Chelle Duke Ambrose co-direct Terence Foster, Eva Langston and Matthew Mickal. Tickets $20 general admission, $18 students/seniors. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; through Feb. 11.

Joe Turner's come and gone. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529 — The theater reopens with August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone starring Oliver Thomas, Chloe Tillis, Valencia Williams and others. Tickets $16 general admission, $14 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; through Feb. 12.

Last of the Red hot lovers. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Jerry Lee Leighton directs and costars with Lara Grice in Neil Simon's hit comedy about having a midlife crisis during the sexual revolution. Tickets $25. 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Native tongues. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Skyfire Theatre presents a series of New Orleans-themed monologues. Carl Walker directs John ÒSpudÓ McConnell, Maureen Brennan and others. Tickets $20. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

sea marks. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Dane Rhodes directs and costars with Mary Lee Gibbons in Gardner McKay's bittersweet love story. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tennessee Williams in Quarter time. Louisiana State University, Reilly Theatre, Tower Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-3527; www.swinepalace.org — Swine Palace Productions presents a play conceived of and directed by John Dennis. Pay-what-you-can Wednesday. Preview Thursday $12. Regular run tickets $22 general admission, $13.25 faculty/staff/seniors 65-up, $10.25 students. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; through Feb. 19.

what about Luv?. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse. 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com — Minacapelli's presents a musical comedy starring Sara Pagones, Paul Page and Rickie Luke with Jim Harris on piano. Tickets $35 (for dinner and show), $20 (for dessert and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. comedy ComedySportz. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — The Comedy Conservatory presents its wacky mixture of sports and improv. Tickets $10. 11 p.m. Saturday.

the comedy Stand. The Coffee Cottage, 5860 Dickory Ave., River Ridge, 818-0051; www.thecomedystand.com — The Comedy Stand presents ÒThe Funny Is Here! Stand-Up ComedyÓ featuring Jodi Borrello and guests. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 local ladies. 9 p.m. Friday.

Stand-Up Nola. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, 701 Tchoupitoulas St., upstairs, 523-8995; www.standupnola.com — Standupnola.com hosts a weekly comedy open-mic night for amateurs and professionals alike. Arrive between 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to sign up and perform. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Wednesday; Pro Comedy Showcase featuring Slade Ham, Slim Bloodworth and Bill Dykes. Dane Faucheaux hosts. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Sunday. future productions ASCENSION COMMUNITY THEATRE. Pasqua Theater, 823 Felicity St., Gonzales, (225) 647-1230 — The Ascension Community Theatre will present Enchanted April on March 2-March 11.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY DRAMA DEPARTMENT. Loyola University, 865-3492; http://www.loyno.edu — The university is open. An abbreviated spring season is being scheduled.

LSU THEATRE DEPARTMENT. Louisiana State University, Hatcher Hall Theatre, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-4174; www.theatre.lsu.edu — LSU will present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley on March 22; through April 2.

Monroe Civic Center. Jack Howard Theatre, 401 Lea Joyner Expwy., Monroe, (318) 329-0001; www.impresarioschoice.com — Impresario's Choice will present 42nd Street on March 7-8.

new orleans opera association. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart St., 529-3000; www.neworleansopera.org — The New Orleans Opera Association returns March 23 & 25 with Rossini's The Barber of Seville.

Playmakers Theater. 19106 Playmakers Road, off Lee Road, Covington, 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — Playmakers Theater will present The Foreigner by Larry Shue on March 10.

RIVER REGION PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER. 15146 River Road, Norco, (985) 746-7678; www.rrpa.org/pages/10 — The Guild is currently renovating a former school in Good Hope for use as a cultural and performance center.

Rivertown Repertory Theatre. 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221 — Rivertown Rep will present Neil Simon's The Odd Couple on March 10-26.

Slidell Little Theatre. 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org — Slidell Little Theater will present Neil Simon's Plaza Suite in March.

SOUTHERN REP THEATRE. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com — The first four shows of the season are cancelled. Southern Rep plans to open May 3 with Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire.

theatre louisiane. www.theatrelouisiane.com — The group will debut an original production titled dis+graced at Zeitgeist in March.

TULANE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE. Tulane University, 215 McWilliams Hall, 314-7760 or 314-7761; www.tulane.edu/~theatre or www.neworleansshakespeare.com — Tulane will present Medea by Euripedes on March 22; through April 2.

WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE. 117-A Sala Ave., Westwego, 371-3330 or 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Closed indefinitely. JPAS is planning for productions in spring 2006. auditions improv auditions. WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, 456-4111 — Actor's Theatre of New Orleans holds auditions for a new comedy improv troupe for an ongoing late-night event. Must be 18-older and adept at physical comedy and improvisation. Bring headshot and resumŽ. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The KAtrina Show. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St.; thekatrinashow@yahoo.com — A new production company seeks a broad range of talent and character types for The Katrina Show , a lighthearted dark comedy about the Katrina tragedy, parodying The Wizard of Oz and other aspects of popular culture. The company also seeks people interested in music, production, video and marketing for all upcoming shows. Casting calls 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, through Feb. 15.

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