OPENING THIS WEEK

EVITA 路 Microsoft Theater Troupe

HAMLET 路 Mercer Arena

HEAVEN ON EARTH 路 Taproot Theatre Company

KILLER JOE 路 The Empty Space

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR 路 Seattle Shakespeare Company

NORTHWEST NEW WORKS 路 On the Boards

THE OBSCENE BIRD OF NIGHT 路 Open Circle Theater

PEARL 路 Annex Theatre

THE RED ROOM 路 Richard Hugo House

SWEET THURSDAY 路 Book-It


ONE WEEK ONLY

GRUPO CORPO 路 UW World Series

IMAGO 路 Kirkland Performance Center

MOMIX IN ORBIT 路 Moore Theatre

WOBBLY ON WOBBLY 路 Velocity Main Space Theatre


CLOSING THIS WEEK

THE ARK 路 Village Theatre

CYMBELINE 路 Intiman Theatre

EGGUUS 路 Consolidated Works

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 路 Paramount Theatre

SPRING TRAINING 路 Secondstory Repertory


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 April 14.


ART

The recent Broadway hit about three friends and a white-on-white piece of art. 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.


CYMBELINE

One of those "problem plays" of Shakespeare that get everyone so bothered. Reviewed this issue. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St, 269-1900. $30-$42 general, $10 for anyone 25 or under. Tues-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7:30. Through April 7.


EGGUUS

The most pompous, portentous play of all time, but with a twist. "Inventive sight gags, though moment-to-moment funny, eventually result in a one-note parody." (Stacey Levine) Consolidated Works, 410 Terry Ave, 381-3218. $14 general, $12 members, $7 for "coop" seating. Thurs-Sun at 8. EXTENDED through April 8.


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.


HAMLET

One of the most produced plays on the face of the earth gets produced again, this time by international theater guru Peter Brook. Opens Fri April 6. 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). Pay-what-you-will on Wed April 11. Wed-Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sat at 2, through May 5. (Beginning April 13, Friday performances are followed by NightCap improv comedy at 10.)


*INCORRUPTIBLE

Comic hijinx about grave-robbing medieval monks. "[The script's] humor is too broad and familiar to have any bite... but director B. J. Douglas' quick pacing gives the production vitality, as does the cast's articulation of the goofy monks' befuddlements and antics." (Stacey Levine) Seattle Public Theater, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, 524-1300. $16-$19. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through April 15.


KILLER JOE

Off-Broadway hit about violent trailer trash. Previews April 6, 7, 9, & 10; opens Wed April 11. See Bio Box. 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.


THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

The corpulent Falstaff sends the same love letter to two women; hijinks ensue. I don't care if it was written by Shakespeare, this play is pure froth. Previews Tues-Thurs April 3-5. 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. See Stranger Suggests. 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. Annex Theatre, 1916 Fourth Ave, 728-0933. $12 general, $7 students. Wed-Sat at 8. Through May 5.


THE RED ROOM

Three Southern sisters grapple with memory of their dead mother; written by S. P. Miskowski. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 325-0683. $15. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Through April 29.


SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER--THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

The BeeGees have written two all-new songs for this show. We live in Hell. There is no other explanation. Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine, 292-ARTS. $24-$60. Tues-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2, Sun at 7:30. Through April 8.


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.


SPINNING INTO BUTTER

Racism and political correctness cause a frenzy at a Eastern liberal arts college. "Because of the play's hesitancy to find solutions in dialogue, any production of Spinning into Butter demands patient acting and insightful direction... Seattle Repertory's production fails to meet that challenge." (Tom Spurgeon) Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St, 443-2222. $29-$42 ($10 for anyone under 25). Tues-Sun at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 14.


SWEET THURSDAY

A stage version of John Steinbeck's sequel to Cannery Row. Book-It at Theater Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 325-6500. $18 general, $14 students/seniors ($5 student rate on April 8, 18, 22, 25, & 29). Wed-Sat at 7:30 (no performance on Wed April 11), Sun at 4 (no performance on Sun April 15). Through April 29.


VOICES IN THE HEAD

A staging of writings by Samuel Beckett and a Beckett-influenced play by DJ Hamilton. Theatre Babylon at the Union Garage, 1418 10th Ave, 720-1942. $12 (Thurs are pay-what-you-will). Thurs-Sat at 8. (On April 13, Beckett's birthday, the show will be followed by a gala of some sort, featuring "Beckett-style entertainment"; the whole evening is $25.) 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


GRUPO CORPO

A bunch of wild-ass Brazilians. Sounds sexy as all get-out. UW World Series, Meany Theater, UW campus on 15th Ave NE, 543-4880. $32. Thurs-Sat at 8. One weekend only.


MOMIX IN ORBIT

Sort of surrealist dance; a mix of spectacular kineticism and illusionist skill. Moore Theatre, Second & Virginia, 292-ARTS. $23-$33. Fri-Sat at 8. One weekend only.


WOBBLY ON WOBBLY

A collection of new works by the member of the Wobbly.com Dance Company, including a piece that explores the concept "the lights are on but no one is home." This show is only 30 minutes long! Whether that's a good or a bad thing is up to you.... Velocity Main Space Theatre, 915 E Pine St, Second Floor, 498-0441 (they have a charming website at wobbly.twirl.org). $10. Fri at 8, Sat at 8 & 9:30, Sun at 7. One weekend only.


FESTIVALS, CABARET, & COMEDY


LIFE AND LOVE

From first kiss to kiss-off, in song. Cabaret at the Cr锚pe 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: Abby Enson & Christopher Overstreet, Peggy Piacenza, Maria Glanz & Elizabeth Klobe, Elizabeth Falconer, and John Mullen. See Stranger Suggests. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, 217-9888. Dates, times, and prices vary; call for details. The festival runs through April 21.


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.


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.


SEX DRUGS ROCK & ROLL

Revival of Eric Bogosian's overrated series of monologues, performed with gusto by Peter Dylan O'Connor. Stepping Stone Productions at Nippon Kan Theatre, 628 S Washington St, 781-3905. $10. Fri-Sat at 10:30. Through April 13.


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


THE ARK

A musical retelling of the story of Noah. Village Theatre, 303 Front Street N, Issaquah, 425-392-2202. $10-$20. Wed-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. Through April 7.


IMAGO

Acrobatic mix of masks, mime, and movement. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, 425-893-9900. $18 adults, $13 students/seniors, group rates. Sat at 2 & 7:30. 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.


SPRING TRAINING

A musical comedy tribute to baseball. Secondstory Repertory at Redmond Town Center, Redmond, 425-881-6777. $18-$20 ($4 discount for students/seniors). Fri-Sat at 8:15. Through April 7.


CALLS

BigShowCity is accepting submissions of performance works for a festival that runs June 7-10 in Olympia, WA. Submissions forms are available at www.olywa.net/bigshowcity. Send submissions to: BigShowCity, 1520 Hays Ave, Olympia, WA 98502. Deadline is April 17.

Captain Carlo Productions seeks adult actors of all ethnic types for a TV pilot. Please send headshot and resume to: CC Productions, 342 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105.

Driftwood Players seek directors for pre-selected productions in their 2001-02 season. Send resumes to: Director Selection Committee, The Driftwood Players, P.O. Box 385, Edmonds, WA 98020. Questions? 425-774-9600.

Driftwood Players also holding auditions for I Hate Hamlet on Sat April 21. Performances on June 15-July8. 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.

Live Girls! is taking submissions for Quickies! Volume 2, a festival of short plays by women to be performed this summer. Send up to two plays of no more than 10 pages to: Live Girls!, 505 Boylston Ave E #303, Seattle, WA 98102. For more info, contact megspaz@lycos.com or 206-568-1985. Deadline is April 10.

Lotus Productions seeks actors for feature length movie shooting in Seattle in August. Send photo/brief bio to P.O. Box 1109, Clinton, WA 98236.

Museum of Glass and International Center for Contemporary Art is looking for three artists (actors and dancers) to create and perform an original multi-media production inspired by art from nationally known visual artists. Must also work with students in a classroom. Primary rehearsal in August, touring begins in September and continues through the school year. Auditions on Sat April 7; call 523-8340 ext. 125 or 877-800-3277 ext. 125.

Serious Dogs Productions looking for fun, motivated people for upcoming show in May. Need help especially with PR, props, house/stage management. Call 324-9977.

Short non-synch 16mm film seeks male actors 25-35 and 50+. Send head shots to: 237 Seventh Ave W #5, Kirkland, WA 98033 and/or call 369-1785.

Western Washington Shakespeare Festival holding auditions on April 7 for A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Winter's Tale, performances in August, rehearsals start at the end of May. Call 360-848-6333 or e-mail damondandlauramorris@peoplepc.com.

Young Shakespeare Workshop & New World Children holding auditions for their FREE seven week summer session. YSW is open to students between 14 & 18; NWC is open to students between 9 & 16. Auditions will be held through April; call 527-4278.