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West Bay Community Theater, Noel Coward’s period comedy of manners will come alive in April, directed by Terry Shea. Auditions Sat, Jan 21, 2 - 4pm and Mon, Jan 23, 5:30 - 8:30pm, TheHiveRI, 650 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. Sign up at info@wbctheater.org

A karaoke-style singing competition where 64 local singers compete in brackets for a $1,000 cash prize. Cheering sections appreciated!

As Ronald Reagan enters the White House, five aging practitioners of the oldest profession are faced with a diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. With wit, compassion, and humor, they struggle to find and learn new tricks as they fight to stay in The Life.

A drama about the public and private indifference to the 1980s AIDS epidemic and one man’s fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Inspired by playwright Larry Kramer’s real-life experience.

Become a ghost-hunter for the night in this long-standing historic space! Presented by the Seaside Shadows team, with special guests John Zaffis and Beckie Galentine.

Travel back to the magical world of ancient China and see the legends come to life in this traditional Chinese dance performance.

J-DAPA is holding auditions by appointment for this Broadway musical about a boot factory pivoting during a recession. Auditions Saturday, Jan 28, 10am - 5:30pm. Sign up at j-dapa.org

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Sunshine is right around the corner in this classic musical about the little orphan who could!

A sci-fi action-adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who is swept up in an insane adventure across the multiverse. All month, the Garde is screening films up for various Oscars, so you can catch up before the Awards are handed out. It’s too many films to list here, so check them out online.