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Alan (Cassidy Brown), Annette (Julie Hughett), Michael (Tim Hart) and Veronica (Rebecca Dines), from left, in Pacific Repertory TheatreÕs production of ÒGod of Carnage,Ó which continues at The Circle Theatre in Carmel.

OPENING

· JULY 13-AUG. 3

"2x4BASH" presents "The Chalk Boy" by Joshua Conkel. Opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday July 13; continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, July 14, 19, 28 and Thursday-Fridat, Aug. 2, 3 at the Studio Theater, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Single Tickets: $10 general, $5 for students with ID; BASHPass (all three shows): $20, available at www.westernstage.com or at The Western Stage Box Office, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday (open on performance weekends Saturday until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 12-3 p.m.) or at 755-6816. Info: 755-6981 or www.westernstage.com.

CONTINUING

· THROUGH JULY 14

Pacific Repertory Theatre presents "God of Carnage." Continues at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through June 16, with additional weeknight performances at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 27, 28, July 5, 11 and 12; Matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays on June 17, 30 and July 7 & 14 at the Circle Theatre of the Golden Bough Playhouse, Casanova Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmel. $16-$38 (discounts for seniors, children, students, teachers, military) at the Golden Bough Box Office, Carmel (Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.), 622-0100 or www.pacrep.org.

· THROUGH JULY 15

Pacific Repertory Theatre presents "The 39 Steps." Continues at


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7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays through July 15 at the Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Ave., Carmel. Spoof of Alfred Hitchcock's classic films, including "The 39 Steps." General admission $30-$35 (with discounts for seniors, children, students, teachers, military and preview performances) at the Golden Bough Box Office, Carmel (Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.), 622-0100 or www.pacrep.org; 2012 Season FlexPasses available.

· THROUGH JULY 15

Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company presents "Cabaret." Continues at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, through July 15 at The Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. $25 general, $22 seniors, $15 young adults (16-21) & military, and $10 children 15 and under;24-hr. advance purchase $20; Online $18 for adults & seniors;Available through the MPC Box Office (646-4213) Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays from 3-5 p.m., at the performance venue 90 minutes prior to any performance, or online at www.TicketGuys.com; dinner and theater packages available for $36 per person, including a prix fixe menu at Isabella's on the Wharf and tickets for the show (price does not include gratuity, drinks or dessert); available only at the MPC Box office at least 24 hours in advance. 646-4213 or www.mpctheatre.com.

· THROUGH JULY 15

The Western Stage presents "The Pastures of Heaven." Continues at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, through July 15 at The Main Stage Theater in the Hartnell College performing arts building, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. $20 general/$10 children at 755-6816 or online at www.westernstage.com; Group sales of 10 tickets or more available at a discounted rate at 755-6012.

· THROUGH JULY 22

The Forest Theater Guild presents "Cyrano de Bergerac." Continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, with a 5 p.m. dinner performance Sunday evenings only, through July 22 at the outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita streets, Carmel. $25 general, $20 seniors, and military and $15 children, Sunday's tickets are all one price of $20, available at www.foresttheaterguild.org or at the box office one hour before the performance. Adapted by Anthony Burgess, directed by Mickie Mosley. Call 626-1681 or info.

· THROUGH JULY 28

Stardust Playhouse presents "Extremities," by William Mastrosimone. Continues at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays through July 28 at the Stardust Playhouse,2115 N. Fremont St., Suite C,Monterey. Directed by Kirsten Clapp, features Taylor Thorngate, Victor DiBartolomeo, Tatum Tollner, Clapp. $15 (for mature audiences) at stardustplayhousemonterey.com. 402-8940.

AUDITIONS,

CLASSES &

WORKSHOPS

·ONGOING

The Western Stage seeks volunteers in its technical and front-of-house departments. Call 755-6988 or 755-6981, or see wwww.westernstage.com.

· ONGOING

Pacific Repertory Theatre's SoDA (School of Dramatic Arts) theater classes and performance opportunities. Theater classes for children, teenagers and adults. Classes held at Indoor Forest Theatre. Starts Jan. 31. 656-9730 or

www.schoolofdramaticarts.org.

·ONGOING

MPC Theatre Company is seeking volunteers. Needed: ushers, ticket-takers and concessionaires. In addition to performance-night volunteers, the company is seeking people to distribute fliers and promotional materials throughout the Peninsula. All volunteers receive complimentary tickets to MPC Theatre Company productions. 646-4213 or mpcboxoffice@mpc.edu.

· ONGOING

Hartnell College Theatre Arts Department is accepting students for its series of workshops and classes. Whether you are new to theater or a seasoned performer, there are opportunities to develop skills under the guidance of professional actors and directors. For ages 9-13. 755-6987, 755-6988, www.westernstage.org.