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television show. Through August 11. $35-$65. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St., S.F. www.bamsf.org

Illusions of the Passed: A Theatrical Séance Magician and apparitionist Aiden Sinclair performs a site-specific mix of illusion, history and ghost stories. Wednesday, July 17. $59-$79. Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. www.win chestermysteryhouse.com

Kill Move Paradise Shotgun Players present James Ijames’s take on the Greek Elysium myth, based on recent events and set in an afterlife where the spirits of young black men try to comprehend how and why they died. $7-$40. The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. www.shotgunplayers.org

The Language Archive TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Julie Cho’s comedy, a whimsical, life-affirming chronicle of a linguist fighting to preserve the dying languages of far-flung cultures, only to neglect the promise and passion of his own. 7:30 p.m. Through Aug. 4. $30-$100. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. 650-463-1960. www.theatreworks.org

Macbeth African-American Shakespeare Company presents a modern translation of Shakespeare’s tragedy by Migalia Cruz. Through July 28. $35. Taube Atrium Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 800-8383006. www.african-amer icanshakes.org

Measure for Measure Marin Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s dark comedy about justice and the dichotomy between corruption and purity. Ends Sun., July 21. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael. 415-499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Montalvo Arts Center presents Shakespeare’s comedy performed by an all-female cast. 4 p.m. Sun., July 14. Free. 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. 408961-5858. www.montalvoarts.org

99 Histories CCSF Theatre Department presents Julia Cho’s exploration of a family’s past through the relationship of a mother, daughter and mental illness. Ends Sun., July 14. $10-$15. Diego Rivera Theatre, CCSF Ocean Ave. Campus, S.F. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4254445

Once on This Island Contra Costa Civic Theatre presents Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s modern musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” and the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. Ends Sun., July 21. $15-$33. 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito. 510-524-9012. www.ccct.org

PCSF PlayOffs Playwrights Center of San Francisco presents three rounds of staged readings of nine 10-minute plays. Three plays advance based on audience selection. Through July 27. $15-$20. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. www.playwrightscentersf.org

Pint Sized Plays: The Gang’s All Queer PianoFight presents an evening of short, mostly comedic plays set in a bar written by local LGBTQIA playwrights. 8 p.m. Mondays. Through July 22. Free-$20. 144 Taylor St., S.F. 415-816-3691. www.pianofight.com

The Rocket Man Show Napa Valley Performing Arts Center presents a musical tribute to Elton John featuring authentic costumes. 7 p.m. Wed., July 17. $39-$59. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville. www.lincolntheater.com

Roan @ The Gates Central Works presents Christina Gorman’s political thriller examining the story of Edward Snowden through a couple whose personal relationship comes into conflict with their national security oblications. July 20-Aug. 18. $15-$38. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Druant Ave., Berkeley. 510-558-1381.

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The Second City: Left Leaning and Always Right The Chicago sketch comedy troupe returns to Berkeley Rep with a new show taking on cryptocurrency, geriatric Millennials and various current events and public figures. Ends Sun., July 14. $35-$55. Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison Ave., Berkeley. 510-647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org

ShortLived VIII PianoFight presents the finals of the nation’s largest audience-judged theater competition. See website for full program. Through Aug. 10. $20. 144 Taylor St., S.F.; Sept. 6-7 Finals at ACT’s Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., S.F. www.pianofight.com

The Speakeasy: Age of Scofflaws A reboot of the theatrical creation of a decadent 1920s jazz nightclub with 25 characters to interact with, secret rooms and passages and more. Through Aug. 4. $74-$124. North Beach location given with ticket purchase, S.F. www.thespeakeasysf.com

That Don Reed Show A solo sketch variety show by actor and comedian Don Reed. Ends Sun., July 21. $20-$100. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. 415-282-3055. www.themarsh.org

Witch Hunt Those Women Productions presents the world premiere of Carol S. Lashof’s drama exploring the origins of the Salem witch panic and the ties between that infamous era and current events. Through Aug. 4. $30. La Val’s Subterranean Theater, 1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. www.thosewomenproductions.com