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GALILEO One man's struggle for truth amidst ignorance and persecution forms the heart of this masterpiece by Bertolt Brecht. Directed by Jack Beasley. Held in The Barber Theatre. For tickets and reservations, call 704-894-2135 or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets. Nov. 17-21. Davidson College.
FALL ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Features a lively mixture of one-act plays directed by advanced theater students. Contains adult language and content. Held in Johnson Studio Theatre. Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Nov. 20, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Winthrop University, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www2.winthrop.edu/arts.
24-HOUR PLAY PROJECT Playwrights, directors, designers, technicians, and actors have only 24 hours to produce original works for this show. Sat., Nov. 20, 8 p.m. $5. South Pointe Auditorium, 801 Neely Road, Rock Hill. For more info visit www.theedgetheatre.org.
BILLY JONAS Composer, songsmith, and multi-instrumentalist Billy Jonas to perform original songs, stories, and improvisations with voice, guitar, and "Industrial Re-percussion" — a collection of instruments he made from found, foraged and recycled objects. For ages 5 years old and up. Best enjoyed by elementary school ages. Held in McColl Family Theatre. Nov. 20-21. $12-$14. ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th St., Charlotte. www.imaginon.org.
HOME This 1980 Tony Award nominated play, written by North Carolina Native, Samm-Art Williams, follows the many trials and tribulations of an ordinary man named Cephus Miles. Presented by On Q Productions. Nov. 26, 8 p.m.; Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; Nov. 28, 3 p.m.; Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
MESSIAH ROCKS Merges classical music with classic rock for a contemporary take on George Fredrick Handel's most performed oratorio. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. $29.50 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M HOME FROM THE HOLIDAYS Steve recalls his struggle to survive the holidays with his dysfunctional family members in this hilarious show. Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 3 p.m. $29.50. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
December
TITLE OF SHOW When two struggling writers hear about a new musical theater festival at the last minute, they decide to participate. In 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn valuable lessons from other artists. Presented by The Edge Theatre Company. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 p.m. $15-$20. South Pointe Auditorium, 801 Neely Road, Rock Hill. For more info, visit www.theedgetheatre.org.
SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE Featuring dance works choreographed by senior dance majors and including a variety of styles, such as modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and more. Held in Johnson Theatre. Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Winthrop University, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
SCROOGE Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Musical based on the gruesome character Ebenezer Scrooge, who is payed a visit by three Christmas spirits that change him for the better. For ages 7 years old and up. Best enjoyed by elementary, middle and high school ages. Held in McColl Family Theatre. Dec. 3-23. $18-$24. ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th St., Charlotte. www.imaginon.org.
NUTCRACKER Charlotte Youth Ballet presents performances of the holiday classic. Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Dec. 4, 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. $12-$25. CPCC's Halton Theater, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu.
THE LITTLEST ANGEL Performed by the Tarradiddle Players. This play follows a little angels journey into heaven and struggle to adapt and obey a new set of rules. Held in Wachovia Theatre. Dec. 3-23. $14-$18. ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th St. www.imaginon.org.
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD With just three actors, a very tipsy Santa and some audience participation classic holiday stories, carols and TV specials are crammed together for an evening of seasonal cheer. By Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald and John K. Alvarez, with original music by Will Knapp. Dec. 1-18, times vary. $24-$31; Pay what you can night on Dec. 8. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Based on the motion picture, A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd. Presented by Davidson Community Players. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 4 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 p.m.; Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; Dec. 16, 8 p.m.; Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Dec. 18, 8 p.m.; Dec. 19, 2 p.m. $15-$18. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.