Check out Pay-What-You-Can Previews October 18-20 (Fri & Sat @ 7pm and Sun @ 3:30pm) at The Atlas for Rorschach Theatre's site-specific production of SHE KILLS MONSTERS, a dramatic comedy about the world of fantasy role-playing games.

InterAct Story Theatre’s FREE performing arts series kicks off again Sat, October 19 at Highland Elementary School with a special performance of "Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey's Tail Tale." Part of the Wheaton Family Theatre Series They'll start with arts and crafts at 10:30am and a special performance of "Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey's Tail Tale" at 11:00am.

Constellation Theatre Company presents "Little Shop of Horrors" by Grammy and Academy Award-winning songwriting duo Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and the Beast) - starting with a PayWhatYouCan performance
Thurs, October 17 at 8pm and running til November 17. Tickets sold at the door starting 1 hour before show, first come, first served. No advance sale tickets. NOTE: There will be a photographer in the theatre for this performance.

In celebration of WSC Avant Bard's 30th year of producing classic works with their signature provocative and experimental flair, the company is holding a benefit, An Evening with Rick Foucheaux and Holly Twyford, on Monday, October 14 at The Ark at Signature Theatre. The renowned actors will be performing scenes from "Archy and Mehitabel," humorist Don Marquis' illustrated classic based on his columns for New York's The Evening Sun in the early 1900s. Tickets for the benefit, which are on sale now, include options for dinner after the show or just post-show drinks and desserts.

The In Series's upcoming Director's Salon on "Stormy Weather" takes place at Synetic Theater where they're performing "The Tempest." Both companies take wildly divergent new approaches to the same timeless Shakespeare classic: Synetic stages the work in a 1,200-square-foot pool; in Stormy Weather, Sycorax claims power over the narrative at Prospero's seaside bar and grill, supported by a travesti Ariel crooning tunes made famous by Billie Holiday. In Series Artistic Director Tim Nelson moderates the panel, which features Stormy Weather playwright Sybil Williams and Paata Tsikurishvili, Founding Artistic Director of Synetic Theater, Director of The Tempest.

Folger Shakespeare Library family programs are for all ages and encourages families to experience Shakespeare’s language together. Check out their FREE (reservations requested) Shake Up Your Saturday family programs which take place on the first Saturday of every month. Next Event - "Supernatural Shakespeare", Sat, October 5 - 10–11am (recommended for ages 4–7) and 11am–Noon (recommended for ages 7–11).

Join Folger Theatre for their next Brews & Banter event Sept. 27 6:30pm in conjunction with their production of "1 Henry IV" and meet cast members Tyler Fauntleroy (Hotspur)and Jazmine Stewart (Poins). Tickets $15. After Brews & Banter, see the 8pm performance of "1 Henry IV" (requires separate ticket).

Arena Stage kicked off the company’s season-long August Wilson Festival with performances of Jitney (running til October 20), followed by Two Trains Running later in the season - PLUS, check out a variety of discussions, events and panels that reflects August Wilson’s legacy of American theater including "August Wilson, Here and Now: A conversation with Arena Stage’s Molly Smith and Ford’s Theatre’s Paul Tetreault" on Sept, 25; and "Writers Panel: On the Shoulders of Giants — August Wilson’s Dramatic Legacy" on Sept. 28. See website for details and to make reservations for these dynamic evenings.

Are you an Arlington high schooler interested in a theatre career? "Signature in the Schools" is a theatrical training program unlike any other. The chance to be in a world premiere production, written, directed and staged by professional theater artists. Any high school student currently enrolled in an Arlington County public high school is eligible to apply for both acting and technical positions. No experience necessary – they’ll teach you on the job! Students interested in auditioning or interviewing for Signature in the Schools are welcome to attend on September 27 beginning at 4PM at Signature Theatre.