Camarillo

"CHICO Becomes Eclectic," California State University Channel Islands Choir and the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir will sing "Dona Nobis Pacem" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, May 30, Camarillo Community Church. 643-8621; http://www.cichamberorchestra.org.

Oxnard

"Coppelia," Footworks Youth Ballet presents the full-length story ballet, May 31-June 1, Oxnard Performing Arts Center. 676-1600; http://www.footworksyouthballet.org.

Thousand Oaks

50th anniversary open house, May 24, Conejo Players Theatre. 495-3715.

"The Andersonville Trial," Saul Levitt's play based on the actual 1865 trial of Henry Wirz, May 30-June 15, Hillcrest Center for the Arts. 381-1246.

"The Odd Couple," female version of the Neil Simon comedy, June 20-July 19, Conejo Players Theatre. 495-3715.

"Singin' In the Rain," Cabrillo Music Theatre production choreographed by and starring David Engel, July 25-Aug. 3, Civic Arts Plaza. 583-8700.

Ventura

"Sleeping Beauty," All American Ballet presents this ballet starring Haley Henderson, May 31-June 1, Buena High School Auditorium. 650-6316; http://www.allamericanballet.org.

"CHICO Becomes Eclectic," California State University Channel Islands Choir and the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir will sing "Dona Nobis Pacem" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, June 1, First United Methodist Church. 643-8621; http://www.cichamberorchestra.org.

Rubicon International Theatre Festival, preview season featuring productions of "Imagine-toi" from France and "Eye of the Cyclone" from the Ivory Coast, July 17-27, various locations. 667-2900; http://www.rubicontheatre.org.

Westlake Village

Bill Israel Memorial Musicale, fifth annual New West Symphony fundraiser featuring dinner, Broadway music and a salute to Beverly Sills, May 25, private North Ranch estate. 499-5256; http://www.newwestsymphony.org.

Up north

"Carmina Burana," State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society and Orchestra present Carl Orff's ballet, May 31-June 1, The Granada. 899-2222; http://www.granadasb.org.

Down south

"La Rondine," LA Opera will end its 2007/8 season with Giacomo Puccini's opera, June 7-28, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 213-972-8001; http://www.laopera.com.

"The Who's Tommy," rock musical featuring Susan Egan, Haylie Duff and Nona Hendrix, June 18-29, Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Hollywood. 323-230-9819.

"Les Miserables," semistaged concert production featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melora Hardin and Rosie O'Donnell, Aug. 8-10, Hollywood Bowl. 323-850-2000.

theater + STAGE

Ventura County

al simmons musical comedy: Award-winning Canadian entertainer Simmons presents a one-man, prop- and music-filled performance that speaks to both children and adults. 7 p.m. May 17, Scherr Forum Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $22 adults, $16 children. 646-8907; http://www.ptgo.org.

"blue/orange": Joe Penhall's comedy, winner of the Olivier Award for best new play, is about an enigmatic patient in a London psychiatric hospital who claims to be the son of an African dictator. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 25, Petit Playhouse, 730 South B St., Oxnard. $17 general admission, $15 seniors and students. 483-5118; http://www.elitetheatre.org.

"the curious savage": The High Street Arts Center presents this warmhearted tale of Ethel Savage, an eccentric, wealthy widow placed in an institution by her greedy stepchildren. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 15, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. $15 general admission, $12 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under. 529-8700; http://www.highstreetartscenter.com.

"the divine murders of the ya-ya sisterhood": The Gypsy Players presents this interactive comedy murder-mystery show, including dinner or brunch, at Paul's Italian Villa. Brunch performance: 11:30 a.m. May 18. Dinner show: 8 p.m. May 23. 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. 888-687-3377; http://www.justmurder.com.

"the full monty": This musical comedy is about six financially strapped steelworkers-turned-male-strippers from Buffalo, N.Y. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 25, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $20 adults, $16 seniors and students. 583-7900; http://www.simi-arts.org.

"the importance of being earnest": Oscar Wilde's comedic story is about two men, Jack and Algernon, who pretend to be "Earnest." 8 p.m. May 16-17 and 2 p.m. May 18, Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive. $17 general admission, $13 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and younger. 388-5716.

IMPROV COMEDY: Ongoing: The Ventura Improv Company presents improvisational comedy shows from 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Not recommended for children younger than 12. Livery Theatre, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura. $10. 643-5701; http://www.venturaimprov.com.

"mamma mia!": Theater League presents this feel-good musical, featuring songs by pop group ABBA, about a mother, daughter and three possible dads. 8 p.m. May 15-16, 2 and 8 p.m. May 17, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 18, Kavli Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $53-$68. Ticketmaster, 583-8700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com. Information: 449-2787.

"narnia, the musical": Spotlight Art Academy, a new youth performing arts ministry of Calvary Community Church, presents a musical based on the work of C.S. Lewis about four children on a journey through a magical world. 2 and 7 p.m. May 17, and 2 p.m. May 18, Bedrosian Pavilion, Oaks Christian School, 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village. $10. For tickets, email narniatickets@yahoo.com.

"visiting mr. green": Jeff Baron's drama is about a devout Jewish widower and a young hotshot American Express executive who can't stand each other. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 25, Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula. $18 general admission, $15 seniors and students, $12 children 12 and younger. 525-4645.

Down south

"a chorus line": The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical is about hopeful actors trying out for a demanding director. May 22 through July 6, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $20. 213-628-2772; http://www.centertheatregroup.org.

"keep your pantheon" and "duck variations": Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's works will be presented on a double bill. "Keep Your Pantheon" is about an impoverished acting company. In "Duck Variations," two elderly men discuss the meaning of life while sitting on a park bench watching ducks. Through June 8, Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $20-$50. 213-628-2772; http://www.centertheatregroup.org.

"of mice and men": The Pasadena Playhouse presents this play based on John Steinbeck's classic American novel. Through June 8, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. $25-$65. 800-378-7021; http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org.

"tosca": Los Angeles Opera presents one of Giacomo Puccini's most popular operas, starring soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and tenor Neil Shicoff, conducted by Placido Domingo and Sir Richard Armstrong. May 17 through June 21, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $20-$238. 213-972-8001; http://www.laopera.com.

"WICKED": Stephen Schwartz's mega-popular Broadway musical is about what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in. Through Jan. 11, Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $27.50-$175. Ticketmaster, 583-8700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

classical

music + dance

Ventura County

camerata pacifica: The ensemble will conclude its season with this concert featuring violinist Catherine Leonard, pianist Warren Jones, cellist Ani Aznavoorian and violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill playing pieces by Mozart, Grieg and Schumann. 8 p.m. May 16, Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; 3 p.m. May 18, Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura; and 1 and 8 p.m. May 23, Fleishmann Hall, Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara. $20-$40. 800-557-2224; http://www.cameratapacifica.org.

culture

+ MORE

Ventura County

"one step at a time": Zach Johnson's DCSR presents this dance theater piece that follows a young man through life, love, mistakes and moving on. 7:30 p.m. May 16-17, 2 p.m. May 18, Buena High School, 5670 Telgraph Road, Ventura. $8 general admission, $5 students and seniors. 801-8294.

the festival of beltaine: The Arts at St. Patrick's Performing Arts Ministry presents the Oaks Chamber Singers in a concert of Celtic song, dance and rhyme. 7:30 p.m. May 17, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks. $20 general admission, $16 seniors and students. 499-1913; http://www.oakschambersingers.com.

Up north

marilyn horne and barbara cook: The legendary vocalists will share the stage for a recital titled "Just Between Friends: Selections from the American Songbook." 4 p.m. May 17, The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. $48-$68. 893-3535; http://www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

mark morris dance group: The modern dance troupe will perform signature works by artistic director Morris. 8 p.m. May 20, The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. $30-$55. 893-3535; http://www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

kids'

stuff

Ventura County

"fractured fables": This comedic collection of fables was adapted for the stage from Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales. 1 p.m. Saturdays, through June 7, Theater 150, 316 E. Matilija St., Ojai. $10 adults, $7 teens and children. 646-4300; http://www.theater150.org.

"the velveteen rabbit": The Ojai Art Center Theater presents the classic story about a stuffed rabbit's quest to be real. 7 p.m. May 16, 2 and 7 p.m. May 17, and 2 p.m. May 18. $15 general admission; $12 seniors, students and OAC members; $5 children 12 and under. 640-8797; http://www.ojaiact.org.

"when elmo grows up": Seasame Street Live! presents this musical about what members of the Seasame Street gang want to do when they grow up. 7 p.m. May 22; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 23; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. May 24; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. May 25; Kavli Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $18-$43. Ticketmaster, 583-8700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com. Information: 449-2787.

auditions

+ casting

"singin' in the rain": Cabrillo Music Theatre will hold auditions for the classic musical from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 19 at Madilyn Clark Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 17, 1 to 9 p.m. May 18 and 6 to 11 p.m. May 20 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. All auditions are by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 497-8615.