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November 2008

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Garrison Keillor will appear at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

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Following is a continuation of the summary of theater and stage productions set for this month in the Tampa Bay area. If you know of a theater company or upcoming production not listed here, please e-mail the details to tampa.guide@about.com.

Pinellas

    A Tuna Christmas
    What: The hilarious holiday comedy by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams stars Matthew McGee and Candler Budd.
    Where: American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg
    When: Nov. 12 through Dec. 28
    Show times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m.
    Reefer Madness!
    What: Based on the 1936 film of the same name, this limited engagement produced by Economic Stimulus Productions stars Katie Castonguay, Jan Ray, Michael Titone, and T. Scott Wooten as Dr. Alfred Carroll.
    Where: American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg
    When: Nov. 14 through 30
    Show times: Tuesdays and Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 p.m.
    Italian American Reconcilliation
    What: A comedy about modern relationships by John Patrick Shanley, best known for Moonstruck.
    Where: Dunedin Showcase Theater, Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin
    When: Nov. 7 through 16
    Show times: Friday, Nov. 7 and 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 16, 2 p.m.
    Over the River and Through the Woods
    What: An insightful comedy about family upheavals and bridging the gap between generations by Joe DiPietro.
    Where: Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater
    When: Nov. 6 through Dec. 28
    Show times: Evening performances are Thursday through Sunday, seating at 4 p.m. Matinees are Thursday and Saturday, seating at 11 a.m.
    The Pajama Game
    What: Directed by Linda Weir, the dangers of a workplace romance are explored in this romantic comedy with book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell and music and lyrics by Gerry Ross and Richard Adler.
    Where: Eight O’Clock Theatre, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo
    When: Oct. 31 through Nov. 16
    Show times: Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
    The Full Monty
    What: With book by Terrance McNally and lyrics and music by David Yazbek, this musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Jason Fortner, pays tribute to the hit British film while forging a new American sensibility.
    Where: Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater
    When: Oct. 30 through Nov. 9
    Show times: Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.
    Laura
    What: Written by Vera Caspary and G. Sklar, this fast-paced murder mystery, directed by Vic Carr, serves as the company’s season-opener.
    Where: Gulfport Community Players, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport
    When: Nov. 6 through 16
    Show times: Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.
    Dixie's Tupperware Party
    What: The off-Broadway show features Dixie Longate, a fast-talking Tupperware Lady, who travels the country throwing Tupperware parties filled with funny tales, heartfelt anecdotes and audience participation.
    Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
    When: Nov. 25 through 29
    Show times: Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 1, 5 and 8 p.m.
    Godspell
    What: Directed by Derek Baxter and based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, the musical, by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.”
    Where: Salerno Theatre Co., Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport
    When: Nov. 21 through 23
    Show times: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m.
    An Evening with Garrison Keillor
    What: Keillor is host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac heard on public radio stations across the country, as well as the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat.
    Where: Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center for the Arts, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg
    When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.
    The Housekeeper
    What: A zany comedy by James Prideaux about when opposites attract.
    Where: Venue Theatre Collective, 9125 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park
    When: Nov. 21 through 23 and Dec. 5 through 14
    Show times: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
    The Drawer Boy
    What: A play by Michael Healey.
    Where: West Coast Players, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater
    When: Nov. 14 through 23
    Show times: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.

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