Local acting scene full of talent

For many people, their exposure to theatre begins and ends with elementary school productions and a high school literature class on Shakespeare. That’s a pity when you consider the wealth of up-and-coming talent in the Lower Mainland’s theatre community. So if you’re looking to venture into theatre, catch some of these productions happening around town this November. Mistaken identity, innuendo

Metro Theatre’s Lend Me A Tenor opens this Saturday. If you’re a fan of mistaken identity and innuendo, pick up a ticket to the comedy that’s been staged both on Broadway and in London’s West End. The play follows renowned tenor Tito Merelli, who’s about to perform for a fundraiser. Before he does, however, his wife threatens to leave him after mistaking one of Merelli’s enthusiastic fans for his lover. Uh, oh. It runs until December and tickets are $20 to $23. More info: metrotheatre.com. Grease nostalgia

Did you know Grease was a Broadway play before it was a movie? Quit beauty school and visit with Danny Zuko and Sandra Dee when the Footlight Theatre Company performs nostalgic tunes like Greased Lightning and We Go Together at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre. The show runs Nov. 9 to Nov. 24 and tickets are available at ticketstonight.ca. Definitely offbeat

If you’re looking for something a little risque, That Other Theatre Company presents The Underpants at Commercial Drive’sThe Havana from Nov. 17 through Dec. 1. The comedy follows a husband’s attempts to keep his wife’s underwear on while the couple try to rent out a room in their apartment. Go figure. Tickets: thatothertheatrecompany.com.