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Neighborhood Theatre Got a Light? Poetry Slam. Poet registration at 6:30pm. Only 20 poets will be chosen by lottery. Three sudden death rounds. 1st place- $200, 2nd place- $150, 3rd place- $100. Advance tickets may be purchased at Smelly Cat Coffee House. Fri., March 28. Poet registration: $20. General admission: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298.
Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. Features readings by Raychelle Heath, Mary E. Martin, members of Live Poets' Society and Terry Roueche. Tue., March 25, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-687-4929.
Swing 1000 Rhythm Theory Tuesdays. Enjoy open mic poetry, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6pm. Poetry begins at 7:30pm. Tuesdays. Free before 7:15pm. 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Visulite Theatre WordPhoria. Featured reader, Chuck Sullivan. Hosted by Jessica Deltac. Ages 18 and older. Wed., March 19, 7:30 p.m. $5. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-566-6566.
Wine Basket Perpendicular Poets. Poems and stories. Wine and beer available. Snacks provided. Fri., March 21, 8 p.m. Free. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-333-3465.
Theater: Openings
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The classic Twain Tale of Tom Sawyer's adventures about growing up with a strict Aunt Polly, whitewashing the fence and more. March 28, 7:30 p.m.; March 29, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; March 30, 2 p.m.; April 3-4, 7:30 p.m.; April 5, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. $6-$9. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-554-6862.
Angels in America This play critically examines responsibility versus freedom and contains adult language, subject matter and situations. Directed by Anne Marie Costa. March 20-22, 8 p.m.; March 23, 2 p.m.; March 27-29, 8 p.m. $12. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Anton in Show Business A comedy with a satiric look at regional theatre from the viewpoint of three actresses. Performed in the Johnson Studio Theatre. March 26-29, 8 p.m.; March 30, 2 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS A musical revue about people, places and events in the Queen City. Benefiting WTVI's initiative to "build a better community." March 22, 7:30pm; March 23, 2:30pm. $25 single tickets. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-373-1000.
Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage A farce that mixes hilarity with horror as a modern day monster faces off against the Cowboy Code of the Wild West. Directed by Dennis Delamar. March 19-20, 7:30 p.m.; March 21-22, 8 p.m.; March 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; March 28-29, 8 p.m.; April 2-3, 7:30 p.m.; April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. $15-$20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
A Night at the Opera Stella Mendonca will share her voice and experiences as one of the first African opera singers. Held in the Cone Center's McKnight Hall. Thu., March 20, 7 p.m. Free. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.
Seussical the Musical Starring Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat. Explore the world of Dr. Seuss as you have never seen it before. April 1-3, 8 p.m.; April 4, 8:15 p.m.; April 5, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600.
Spinning into Butter Presented by Piedmont Players Theatre and Salisbury Orthopaedic Associates, PA. March 27-29, 7:30 p.m.; March 30, 2:30 p.m.; April 2-5, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults; $12 seniors/students; and on Wednesdays admission is $9 for everyone. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
The Ugly Duckling A family production of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Performed by KEY players, a professional children's theatre ensemble. Sat., March 22, 10 a.m. Free. Seating available on a first-come basis. Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Vagina Monologues The UNC Charlotte Women's Programs production was canceled Feb. 16 due to bad weather and has been rescheduled. All Feb. 16 tickets will be honored for the plays, whose proceeds got to the Shelter for Battered Women. Held in the Cone Center's Afterhours. March 22, 7 p.m.; March 23, 2 p.m. $10 general public, $8 faculty/staff, $5 students. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.
Waking the American Dream with Sarah Jones. An exploration of the complex nature of identity, freedom and the obstacles facing immigrants in the US. The evening features a screening of Bringing Durban Home: Combating Racism Together and concludes with a discussion. Tue., April 1, 8 p.m. $5. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Animal Crackers This play is the basis for the Marx Brother's second film. Presented by the Yorkville Players. Written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. March 21-22, 8 p.m.; March 23, 3 p.m. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.