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Stepping Out T HEATER Friday, March 11 “Ain’t Retirement Grand” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-5700, www. peninsula-players.com, $15. A musical satire on retirement, touching on subjects as grown children leaving the nest, Early-Bird specials, wills and pets. Directed by Rita Smith, musical direction by Barbara Bate and produced by Rob Lindberg. “The Apple Tree” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, www.coastertheatre. com, $18 to $23, PG. Take a musical journey of love with the songwriters of “Fiddler on the Roof” through three witty, tuneful and utterly charming musical miniatures in “The Apple Tree.” “Nothing Serious” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15. “Nothing Serious,” a collection of Rich Orlof ’s 10 most popular short comedies from Antarctica and Disneyland to the Garden of Eden, he creates worlds both imaginative and hilarious. Saturday, March 12 “The Wizard of Oz” 7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911, $8 for adults, $5 for children and students. This production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz” is the Astoria School District’s fi rst-ever joint performance between Astoria High School and Astoria Middle School. Ticket specials include: March 11 get a free adult ticket with every paid child; March 12 of ers half-priced tickets for anyone in the performing arts; March 13 is half-price to anyone wearing green; March 16 is half-of for middle schoolers. “Nothing Serious” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15. “It’s A Scream” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., 360-934-5569, www.willapaplayers.org, $8 to $10. Looking for thrills, chills and that sensation of something creeping up behind you? “It’s A Scream” is a horror-bly funny comedy. Editor’s Pick: Friday, March 11 “Twelve Angry Men” 7:30 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. Directed by Sheila Shaf er, “Twelve Angry Men” is a powerful, riveting and timely courtroom drama depicting a jury that’s considering a homicide trial. “Ain’t Retirement Grand” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-5700, www. peninsula-players.com, $15. A UDITIONS Monday, March 14 “Let’s Murder Marsha” 6 to 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, 503-436-0609, www.coastertheatre.com. In this thriller comedy, Marsha is hope- lessly addicted to reading murder mysteries and overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise — but to her ears, it sounds like he’s planning to murder her! There are parts for three males and four females. All will read from four preselected scenes. The play will run June 24 to Sept. 4. “9 to 5: The Musical” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-0609, www.coastertheatre.com. In this hilarious story of friendship and revenge, three co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. Parts are for six male and eight female leads and an ensemble cast; ages ranges from 15 to 65. Be prepared to read from preselected scenes, dance and sing. Show runs June 17 to Sept. 3. “The Wizard of Oz” 7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911, $8 for adults, $5 for children and students. Tuesday, March 15 “It’s A Scream” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., 360-934-5569, www. willapaplayers.org, $8 to $10. “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0609. “The Apple Tree” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG. “Twelve Angry Men” 7:30 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. Sunday, March 13 “Ain’t Retirement Grand” 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-5700, www. peninsula-players.com, $15. “The Wizard of Oz” 2 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911, $8 for adults, $5 for children and students. “Twelve Angry Men” 3 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. “9 to 5” Auditions 6 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0609. M USIC Thursday, March 10 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center of ers string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. Wednesday, March 16 Jeremy Wilson 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Jeremy Wilson plays Americana, soul, folk and rock music. “The Wizard of Oz” 7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911, $8 for adults, $5 for children and students. Open Jam Night 7 p.m., South Jetty Dining Room & Bar, 1015 Pacifi c Drive, Hammond, 21 and older. Join a group of musicians in a jam session every second Thursday of the month. powered by music fi rst March 10, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 5
