OPENING THIS WEEK

A TALE OF THREE WISHES · Cry of the Rooster Theatre/Seattle Public Theatre

COME BACK TO THE RE-BAR, DINA MARTINA, DINA MARTINA · Re-bar

LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES · Northwest Puppet Center

THE MASTER AND MARGARITA · theater simple

RAISED IN CAPTIVITY · Moonlight Theatre Company

WEST SIDE STORY · Village Theatre

ONE WEEK ONLY

DAVID SEDARIS · Paramount Theatre

FULL BLOWN · Outcast Productions

"IN" PERFORMANCE · Anacrusis Modern Tap Dance

RUMPLESTILTSKIN · SPROUTS Children's Theatre

SEATTLE BOYZ: A DRAG KING EVENT · Re-bar

TALES OF PETER RABBIT · Burien Little Theatre

THE VERITIES OF FIRE · Cirque de Flambe

CLOSING THIS WEEK

AND... UH... · ACME

EVITA · Microsoft Theater Troupe

HAMLET · Mercer Arena

NOISES OFF · Village Theatre

NORTHWEST NEW WORKS · On the Boards

THE SHOW FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOAPBOX · Northwest Actors Studio

VOICES IN THE HEAD · Theater Babylon

OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS

21 DOG YEARS: DOING TIME @ AMAZON.COM

Mike Daisey dishes dirt on his experiences at Amazon.com, weaving in other topics as well. "The show, much like the new economy itself, has wonderful highs but sadly some staggering lows." (Tamara Paris) Speakeasy Backroom, 2304 Second Ave, 444-4336. $10. Fri-Sat at 8. EXTENDED through May 12.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Lorraine Hansberry's classic family drama, progenitor of the "Mama on the Couch"-type plays that were so ruthlessly satirized in The Colored Museum. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $30-$42 ($10 for anyone 25 or under; pay-what-you-can on Thurs April 19). Tues-Thurs & Sun at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. Through May 19.

A TALE OF THREE WISHES

A Jewish legend told through shadow puppets; the puppet design is based on the painting of Marc Chagall. Cry of the Rooster Theatre at Seattle Public Theatre, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $12 adults, $8 children, $34 family (2 adults, 2 kids) + $5 for additional kids. Fri-Sat at 7, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 29.

ART

The recent Broadway hit about three friends and a white-on-white piece of art. Reviewed this issue. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $15-$42. Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2 (Wed matinee at 2 on April 25). Through April 28.

COME BACK TO THE RE-BAR, DINA MARTINA, DINA MARTINA: THE BEST OF DINA, PARTS 1 & 2

Just the high points, split over two nights. See Stranger Suggests. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St (at Boren), 325-6500. $12 each show, $20 for both. Part 1: Thurs-Fri at 8; Part 2: Sat-Sun at 8. It will run until it dies.

EVITA

The impressionistic bio-operetta of the wife of an Argentinean dictator, produced by Microsoft's home-grown theater troupe. Performed in the cafeteria of Building 31 on the Microsoft campus, 3730 163rd Ave NE, Redmond, e-mail: msevita@microsoft.com. $12 (proceeds to charity). Thurs-Sat at 8. Through April 21.

FULL BLOWN

Sardonic take on three gay men in Hollywood. A staged reading from Outcast Productions. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St (at Boren), 325-2080. $8. One night only: Mon April 23, 8 pm.

GRACE AND GLORIE

A dying old woman has to cope with a sophisticated New York caretaker. Heartwarming, I'm sure. RipTide Theatre Company at Liberty Deli, 2722 Alki SW, 405-8433. $22 in advance, $25 at door (includes buffet dinner). Fri-Sun at 7:30 (dinner served at 6:30). No show Sun April 22. Through May 12.

HAMLET

"Lucid, intelligent, and dull." (Bret Fetzer) Mercer Arena, Fourth & Mercer, 443-2222 (Seattle Repertory Theatre's box office). $55-$75; twenty $20 tickets available first-come, first-served, day of show; rush tickets available at 7 on day of show. Tues-Sun at 7:30. Through April 19.

HEAVEN ON EARTH

Bobby Jr. debates his grandmother about the existence of God; God intercedes on her behalf and Bobby tries to take advantage of it. From the playwright of The Kentucky Cycle. Taproot Theatre Company, 204 N 85th St, 781-9707. $17-$25 ($10 for under 25). Wed-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat at 2. (Friday performances are followed by NightCap improv comedy at 10.) Through May 5.

KILLER JOE

Off-Broadway hit about violent trailer trash. Reviewed this issue. Empty Space, 3509 Fremont N, 547-7500. $20-$28. Tues-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7. Through May 19.

LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES

A young prince falls in love with three citrus fruits. Performed by the Carter Family Marionettes at Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave NE, 523-2579. $8.50 adults, $7 seniors, $6.50 children. Fri at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 1 & 3 pm. Through April 29.

THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO

Christopher Durang's semi-autobiographical comedy about his parents' marriage. A lesson in why you should never have children. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW, 938-0339. $20 general, $17 students/seniors/matinees. Thurs-Sat at 8; 3 pm matinees on April 21, 29, and May 5. Through May 5.

*THE MASTER AND MARGARITA

This wildly popular adaptation of the Bulgakov novel returns. See Stranger Suggests. From theater simple at the Brig, Bldg 406, Sand Point Naval Reserve, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, 325-6500. $15 general, $13 students/seniors ($25 opening night gala, pay-what-you-can on April 22 & 26). Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through May 5.

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

The corpulent Falstaff sends the same love letter to two women; hijinks ensue. Pure froth, Shakespeare or not. Seattle Shakespeare Company at the Performance Studio, lower level of the Seattle Center House, 733-8222. $18-$22 adults, $10-$12 students/seniors (pay-what-you-can on April 12 & 22). Thurs-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Through April 29.

THE OBSCENE BIRD OF NIGHT

A wealthy family surrounds their deformed child with other freaks so he'll never know that he's different. Reviewed this issue. Open Circle Theater, 429 Boren Ave N, 382-4250. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 7. Through May 5.

PEARL

Office mayhem, ranging from layoffs to shootings, turns a couple of workdays into living hell. Reviewed this issue. Annex Theatre, 1916 Fourth Ave, 728-0933. $12 general, $7 students. Wed-Sat at 8. Through May 5.

RAISED IN CAPTIVITY

Yet another dysfunctional comedy by award-winning playwright Nicky Silver. See Bio Box. Moonlight Theatre Company at Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave, 367-2174. $12. Thurs-Sat at 8. Through May 12.

THE RED ROOM

A Southern gothic drama from S.P. Miskowski. "The story unfolds with the dull certainty of a called-move square dance.... Still, there's something to be said for an unflinching eye and creative execution." (Tom Spurgeon) Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 325-0683. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through April 29.

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL

The horrors of public school turned into goofy comedy. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $14.50-$22. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through June 10.

SWEET THURSDAY

A stage version of John Steinbeck's sequel to Cannery Row. Reviewed this issue. Book-It at Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 325-6500. $18 general, $14 students/seniors ($5 student rate on April 22, 25, & 29). Wed-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 4. Through April 29.

*VOICES IN THE HEAD

A staging of writings by Samuel Beckett and a Beckett-influenced play by DJ Hamilton. "The script is both dense with words and terribly clear; it sneaks up on you with Beckett's trademark horror and hilarity." (Stacey Levine) Theatre Babylon at the Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12 (Thurs is pay-what-you-will). Thurs-Sat at 8. Through April 21.

WINNIE-THE-POOH

Bear gets stuck in honey jar to the delight of vengeful bees. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center, 441-3322. $21-$22 adults, $14.50-$15.50 students/seniors/children. Fri at 7, Sat-Sun at 2 & 5:30. Through May 20.

DANCE

"IN" PERFORMANCE

Tap dance as a musical art form, presented by Anacrusis Modern Tap Dance. Johnson & Peters Tap Dance Studio, 6600 First Ave NE, 729-7620. $17 general, $13 students/seniors. One weekend only: Fri-Sat April 20-21, 7 pm.

SILK ROAD

A new multi-media work from A.C. Peterson Dance and House of Dames, about the stories of immigrant women in the workplace. Consolidated Works, 410 Terry Ave, 720-5252. $16. Wed-Sun at 8, Sat mat at 4. Through May 5.

[SOUNDAROUN(D)ANCE]

More short balletic works, including choreography by Kvin O'Day, Kent Stowell, George Balanchine, and Marius Petipa. Pacific Northwest Ballet at Seattle Center Opera House, 321 Mercer St, 292-ARTS. $15 and up. Thurs-Sat at 7:30, Sat at 2. Through April 21.

FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY

DAVID SEDARIS

One of the funniest men alive, joined on stage by writer Sarah Vowell. See Stranger Suggests. Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine, 628-0888. $18.50-$35. Mon at 7:30, this week only.

LIFE AND LOVE

From first kiss to kiss-off, in song. Cabaret at the Crêpe de Paris, second level of Rainier Square, 1333 Fifth Ave, 623-4111. $42 dinner and show, $16 show only (limited seating). Fri-Sat at 8:30. Through April 28.

*NORTHWEST NEW WORKS

One of the best opportunities every year to check out the rising stars of Seattle's dance and performance scene. This weekend: Lelavision, Sheri Cohen, Shawn Hove, Corrina Befort, and 33 Fainting Spells. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, 217-9888. Dates, times, and prices vary; call for details. The festival runs through April 21.

SEATTLE BOYZ: A DRAG KING EVENT

A show featuring lots of drag kings. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St (at Boren). $8, $7 with donation of new hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, socks, tampons, pads, deodorant). One night only: Wed April 25, 9 pm.

THE SHOW FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOAPBOX

A fervid mix of improvisation and sketch comedy. Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E Pike, 324-6328. $7. Fri-Sat at 8. Through April 21.

THE VERITIES OF FIRE

The show that got canceled out of the Fringe Festival, featuring lurid, tawdry sexual displays as well as the usual flaming spectacle. See Stranger Suggests. Cirque de Flambe at the parking lot next to the Down Under Club, 2407 First Ave. No reservations needed. $10 donation suggested. One night only: Sat April 21, 9 pm.

LATE NIGHT

CABARET: THE RESURRECTION

Everything from drag queens (including host Hellen Havokk), live music, naked poetry, fire-breathers, and sword-swallowers. Coffee Messiah, 1554 E. Olive Way, 861-8233. $5. Every Saturday at midnight.

*THE HABIT

"Sketch comedy so hilarious, it can only be described in italics." (Jason Pagano) Annex Theatre, 1916 Fourth Ave, www.thehabit.org. $7, $5 students. Fri-Sat at 11. Though April 28.

LONG RUNS

JET CITY IMPROV at University Heights Center, 781-3879.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM from Seattle Theatre Project at A Contemporary Theatre, 292-7676.

MYSTERIAN at Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center, Issaquah, 425-427-2444.

THEATERSPORTS at the Market Theater, 781-9273.

ELSEWHERE

AND... UH...

A Contemporary Movement Ensembler (ACME) presents some intricate, athletic dance. Cadle Theatre, 12033 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, 709-7961. $12 general, $10 students/seniors. Fri-Sat at 8. One weekend only.

NOISES OFF

The popular backstage farce, featuring some strong Seattle talent like Shawn Belyea, K. Brian Neel, and Burton Curtis. Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $8-$40. Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2 (some Sat matinees and Sun evenings, call for details). Through April 22.

RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET

A rock and roll musical, based on the '50s sci-fi flick based on The Tempest. The Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. Edmonds, 425-774-9600. $18 general, $16 juniors/seniors. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through May 13.

RUMPLESTILTSKIN

The classic fairy tale of lies, extortion, and baby-smuggling. SPROUTS Children's Theatre, Cedarcrest Performing Arts Center, 29000 NE 150th St, Duvall, 425-788-3928. $9 adults, $6 students/seniors, free under 5. One weekend only: Sat April 21, 2 pm.

THE TALES OF PETER RABBIT

Also featuring Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail. Thistle Theatre at Burien Little Theatre, 425 SW 144th, Burien, 206-524-3388. $8 adults, $6 children/seniors. One weekend only: Sat-Sun April 21-22, 1 & 3 pm.

CALLS

*NOTE: As of May 1, CALLS will be moving to the Classifieds section.*

Driftwood Players holding auditions for I Hate Hamlet on Sat April 21. Performances on June 15-July 8. Call 425-774-9600.

Freehold is offering Diversity Scholarships for persons of color 18 or older (as of June 1, 2001) who can demonstrate financial need and are looking for actor training. For an application form, write to: Freehold Studio/Theatre Lab, Scholarship Selection Committee, 1525 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Or call 323-7499, ext. 31. Deadline: Mon May 14 at noon.

PUMA Dance Theatre looking for dancers/actors for June 2 performance at Memorial Stadium. Auditions on Sat April 21. Rehearsals start immediately. Call 284-7811.