THEATER
OPENING THIS WEEKLITTLE MURDERS * Northwest Actors Studio
STUDIO SERIES 2000 * Freehold Theatre Lab StudioSTUFF & NONSENSE * THEATRE BABYLON
TEXARKANA WALTZ * EMPTY SPACE
ONE WEEK ONLY*14/48 * CONSOLIDATED WORKS
48 HOURS* Union Garage
OPENING AND CURRENT RUNS48 HOURSCelebrated local improv wackos Up in Your Grill present a show so dangerous they named it after a Nick Nolte movie. On Jan 5, the troupe will lock themselves in a room to write, stage, and rehearse a brand new full-length show. Two days later they will emerge to present the show to the masses. God only knows what 48 Hours will be about -- find out for yourself this weekend at the Union Garage Theater. Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 444-4336. Fri Jan 7 at 10, Sat Jan 8 at 10 and midnight. Pay what you want.ALIENS IN AMERICASandra Tsing Loh's one woman family comedy Seattle Rep's Leo K. Theater, Seattle Center, 443-2222. Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat & Sun matinees at 2, through Jan 15. $29/$39.THE COMPLETE MILLENNIUM MUSICAL (ABRIDGED)"Bad Boys of Abridgement," the Reduced Shakespeare Company take a red pen to 1,000 years of history, handling subjects like the Black Plague with a whimsical musical treatment. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Second Ave & Mercer St, 443-2222. Tues-Sun at 7:30; Sat & Sun 2 pm matinees, through Jan 22. $10-$39.
TEXARKANA WALTZ
The Empty Space presents Seattle playwright Louis Broome's award-winning, highly imaginative comic drama of a Southern family coming to terms with its horribly violent past. Directed by Allison Narver, and featuring the formidable acting talents of Burton Curtis, Jena Cane, and Lauren Weedman. Empty Space Theater, 3509 Fremont Ave, 547-7500. Previews: Fri-Tues Jan 7-11, $16. Opens Wed Jan 12 and runs through Feb 13. Call for showtimes. $18-$26.
FESTIVALS,
CABARETS, & COMEDY*14/48Consolidated Works plays host to "the world's shortest theater festival," which promises 18 plays conceived, written, rehearsed, and performed over 48 hours. Gimmicky, yes, but with the corps of talented writers, directors, performers, and visual artists ConWorks has assembled -- a veritable who's who of Seattle fringe and experimental theater, with too many "names" to name here -- the results should be something to see. Consolidated Works, 410 Terry Ave N, 860-5245. Fri & Sat, Jan 7 & 8, at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets $10, available at the door only.IMPROSIA: COMEDY OF THE GODSPerforming character-driven scenes based on audience suggestions. Wit's End, 770 N 34th St, 547-2330. Sat at 9:30. $7.
LATE NIGHTTHE A.M. CABARETAmoral entertainment for insomniacs; promising naked poetry, music, strippers, and drag queens. You may think you're dreaming. Coffee Messiah, 1554 E Olive Way, 860-7377. Sat from 2-4 am. $5.
CALLSARTSWESTThe ArtsWest Theatre Company will hold auditions Jan 22-26 for The Collaborators, a world premiere comedy by local playwright Stephen Price. Show will run from late April to the end of May. Six men (ages 25 to 55) and two women (ages 25 to 50) are needed. Actors should prepare a brief contemporary comedic monologue and bring headshot and resume. Call 938-0933, ext. 165 to set up an audition.CINEMA SEATTLECinema Seattle is now accepting entries to the 26th Seattle International Film Festival, scheduled for May 18-June 11. Feature length filmmakers may submit their work at a reduced fee of $35 by Dec 31; the regular deadline, at a $50 entry fee, is March 1. Entry forms can be downloaded directly from www.seattlefilm.com, or obtained by mail from SIFF, fax 206-264-7919, phone 464-5830, or e-mail mail@seattlefilm.com.SEATTLE POETRY FESTIVALThe Third Annual Seattle Poetry Festival seeks submissions for individual or group literary performance, literary film or video, multi-media installations, or community-based programs. The event will be held May 2-7 at On the Boards and other venues. For an application, send an SASE to Eleventh Hour Productions, P.O. Box 329, Seattle, WA 98111. Deadline is Jan 12
SEATTLE SYMPHONY CHORALE
Mid-season auditions will be held on Sat Jan 8 and Sun Jan 9 from 10 am to 6:30 pm at Cornish College of the Arts, 710 E Roy St, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Auditions are by appointment only and will consist of a prepared piece and a sight-singing test. To set up an appointment, call Seattle Symphony Chorale Coordinator Bryan Stratton at 206-215-4734.STEPPING STONE PRODUCTIONSStepping Stone is seeking the following positions for their production of Amadeus, by Peter Schaffer: Stage Manager, House Manager, Stitchers. Please contact stepstone@hotmail.com or Dawn at 841-2521.