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Theatre, of the but theater’s 17. on falls 650 $35$65. a for Geary St., S.F. www.bamsf.org/ crazy-for-you Dancing presents romantic who avoid seeks embarrassment Lessons Mark comedy dancing St. Germain’s about Center lessons at a a Rep man to dinne- $34-$56. Company, dance. Center 1601 Through Civic Repertory Dr., Nov. Walnut 17. centerrep.org Creek. 925-943-7469. Deaf’s Imprisoned deaf artists At use CounterPulse, sign language, silence, film spoken and music text, dance, to look at prison, the life life of as a a deaf deaf person woman in of color, man and life the as a meaning gay black of deaf the deaf diaspora. Nov. 8-10. $11.99-$34.99. CounterPulse, 80 Turk St., S.F. 415-626-2060. www.counterpulse.org Dinner Detective Murdermystery dinner show with audience participation. Ongoing. $74.95. Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point St., S.F. 877-252-9307. www.thedinner detective.com Dracula Theatre Lunatico presents Steven Dietz’s stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror masterpiece casting women in the key roles of Van Helsing and Renfield. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 18. $15-$25. La Val’s Subterranean Theater, 1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. draculalunatico.bpt.me Everything’s Illuminated Aurora Theatre Company presents Simon Block’s stage adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel telling the story of a young Jewish American writer who sets out for Ukraine to find the woman whom he believes saved his grandfather from town p.m. Nov. Theatre, Tuesdays 9-Dec. the they 8 2 and p.m. 2081 Nazis, wiped 7 9. Thursdays-Saturdays; p.m. Addison $35-$70. and and off Sundays. Wednesdays; to the find St., Aurora map. the 7 Berkeley. auroratheatre.org 510-843-4822. Fringe readings Goes of new Long works Staged by S.F. State students: “The Waiting Room” by Tea Alexander and Christian Cantrell, “Who’s In The Garage” by Molly Krost and “Alligators” by Sara Brody. 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 8-9; 2 and 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10; 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. University, S.F. edu/events/2018-11-07 415-338-1341. 11. Arts Free. Building, 1600 The Holloway Studio, lca.sfsu. S.F. State Creative Ave., -080000-2018-11-11 -080000/818207 God of Carnage Novato Theater Company presents Yasmina Reza’s offbeat comedy about two sets of parents seeking reconciliation after their sons were in a fight at a public park. Ends Sun., Nov. 11. $20-$27. 5420 Nave Dr., Novato. 855-682-8491. novatotheatercompany.org History of World War II: The D-Day Invasion to the Fall of Berlin The Marsh presents John Fisher’s solo show offering a compendium of facts and stories from WWII, both serious and trivial. 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. Nov. 8-Dec. 15. $20-$100. The Marsh S.F., 1062 Valencia St., S.F. 415-282-3055. www.themarsh.org Latin Standards The Marsh presents Marga Gomez’s one-woman show a true story of perseverance and creative addiction passed down from immigrant father to lesbian daughter as she describes life as the child of a blustery Cuban showman. 8 p.m. Fridays; 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. Through Nov. 17. $25-$100. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. 415-282-3055. www.the marsh.org Marrakech Magic Theater Jay Alexander’s mien throughout his card tricks, mind reading, number games and feats of extraordinary coincidence is that of a nerd with overweening enthusiasm — enthusiasm you can’t help but share. And descending the venue’s mysterious steps into an all-arabesque lounge (with drinks and appetizers available for purchase) for preshow closeup magic and then entering a tiny jewel box theater for the actual show are experiences in and of themselves. Ongoing. $45. Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O’Farrell St., S.F. www.san franciscomagictheater.com Men on Boats ACT presents Jaclyn Beckhaus’ loosely historical comedy with a progressive modern spin on the story of 19th century explorer and Civil War veteran John Welsey Powell, who assembled a brawny and eclectic band of men to explore Wyoming’s waterways. Through Dec. 16. $15-$110. Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., S.F. 415-749-2228. www.act-sf.org My Name Is Rachel Corrie Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner’s one-woman show about a young woman from Washington state who goes to Israel and learns of the injustices of the Palestinian/ Israeli conflict and is killed when trying to help prevent Palestinian homes from being destroyed. Through Nov. 15. $20. Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy St., S.F. www.theexit.org/myname-2 Pericles, Prince of Tyre S.F. State University presents Shakespeare’s love song to the ideas of family and home. Directed by Bruce Avery. Ends Sat., Nov. 10. $13-$18. Little Theatre, SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F. 415-338-2467. lca.sfsu.edu/events/2018-1101-070000-2018-11-10080000/818208 Suspiria Claudio Simonette’s Goblin perform an original live score to Dario Argeno’s revered 1977 horror film. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 9-10. $25-$40. Oakland Metro Operahouse, 522 2nd St., Oakland. 510-763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org Talk Story Reprise with Randall Denham Exit Theatre reprises Randall Denham’s turn from last year’s Talk Story festival, which takes audiences on a rollicking Volkswagen ride through the 1970s San Francisco underground arts scene. Through Nov. 16. $20-$30. Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., S.F. www.theexit.org Twelfth Night Arabian Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s comedy exploring paradoxical personalities in the quest for unattainable perfection featuring a cast of seven — five women, one man and a puppet. Directed by Audrey Rumsby. Through Nov. 18. $15-$35. Royce Gallery, 2901 Mariposa St., S.F. 408499-0017. www.arabian shakes.org Variety Pack Now in its second year, Cutting Ball’s 11-day festival dedicated to exploration and collaboration features directorial shorts, new play workshops and roundtable readings. Nov. 8-18. $15. Exit on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., S.F. 415-525-1205. www.cuttingball.com Waitress With gorgeous harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and riotous will-they-or-won’t they antics, Jessie Nelson and Sara Bareilles’ musical insists on the dignity in the humble, on the quiet strength in the apparently weak, on the wells of depth behind an imaginative pie chef’s grin-and-bear-it facade. Ends Sun., Nov. 11. Two hours, 40 minutes. $56-$256, subject to change. Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., S.F. 888746-1799. www.shnsf.com Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? The Marsh presents Irma Herrar’s solo show weaving history and comedic insights into stories about names, shedding light and throwing shade on societal prejudices and assumptions. Through Dec. 8. $20-$100. The Marsh S.F., 1062 Valencia St., S.F. 415-282-3055. www.the marsh.org Women Laughing Alone With Salad Shotgun Players presents Sheila Callaghan’s play inspired by an internet meme, a lighthearted feminist comedy exploring gender stereotypes, relationships, and sexism. Ends Sun., Nov. 11. $7-$42. Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. 510-841-6500. shotgun players.org/online/article/sala