The Ira Levin thriller “Deathtrap” is on stage at Arizona Rose Theatre.
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See stories on “Sister Act,” “Death by Design,” Eurydice” and “Men on Boats” elsewhere in this section.
“A Binational Encuentro: Female Migrations — Parting Memories and Other Encuentros” — Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. Stories about what it means to be a gendered border crosser are told through spoken word, visual art and dance. Co-sponsored by the University of Arizona’s Department of Spanish & Portuguese and Splitseed Productions. 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Free.
“The Sound of Cracking Bones” — Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St. A staged reading of Suzanne Lebeau’s play about 13-year-old Elikia, a resilient, courageous girl who leads innocent 8-year old Joseph on a harrowing escape through the jungle toward a hope for freedom. Ages 10 and up. 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Free. 322-9021.
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“Dogs of Rwanda” — Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St. The Sean Christopher Lewis one-man play features an adult David recalling 1994, when he was a 16-year-old missionary in Uganda. One day, he follows a crush into the woods to help a Rwandan boy. Horrors happen. Twenty years later he writes a book about the genocide he saw. After it’s published, that Rwandan boy he tried to save writes. “You didn’t tell them everything,” it says. This play is the rest of the story. Barclay Goldsmith directs this Tucson Labyrinth Project production; the talented Christopher Younggren tells the tale for us. Final performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13, and 3 p.m. Oct. 14. Appropriate for those 14 and older. $15. 329-2910. dogsofrwandatucson.org. 485-7940.
“Death Trap” is on stage at Arizona Rose Theatre.
“Deathtrap” — Arizona Rose Theatre, 4500 N. Oracle Road. Murder mystery. When a once-successful Broadway playwright struggles to overcome a dry spell that’s resulted in a string of flops and a shortage of funds, anxiety ensues. His fortunes turn when one of his students shares a brilliant new script with blockbuster potential. Resolved to resurrect his collapsing career, the covetous playwright conceives of a treacherous trap to snare the script and take credit for its creation. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13; 2-4 p.m. Oct. 14. $17. 888-0509.
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“Spinoff” — The Community Playhouse, 1881 N. Oracle Road. The comedy shows us how little we really know about those closest to us. Lies, deceit and bank robbery propel this plot along. The play by Jack Sharkey is directed by Joanne Anderson. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 21. $18. 887-6239.
David Fanning plays the title character in The Gaslight Theatre’s production of “The Vampire, Or: He Loved in Vein.” In Gaslight fashion, be prepared for bad puns and grand singing.
“The Vampire, or He Loved in Vein” — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Gaslight favorite David Fanning returns to reprise his role of the blood-sucking Count Dracula. The melodrama takes audiences from Transylvania to England, where he’s determined to make Mina — another man’s wife — his bride. Be prepared for bad puns and grand singing. Various times through Nov. 4. $22.95. 886-9428, thegaslighttheatre.com.
“The Magic of Dawn” — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. A fairy born without wings embarks on a journey where she must learn that the power of kindness is magical in and of itself. Every 20 minutes, 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Oct. 28. $10. 323-1331. Tucsonvalleyofthemoon.com.
“The Grand Canyon Mystery” will be at Live Theatre Workshop through Nov. 11.
“The Grand Canyon Mystery” — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. The members of the Fraternal Order of the Great Northern Rim have gathered to make sure all is ready for the coming winter. And all is, but this: The food they’ve been saving has disappeared. And there are lots of likely suspects. Stephen Frankenfield and Kristian Kissel wrote the children’s play. The cast is made up of Karl Haas, Jon Heras, Kyleigh Sacco, Mike Saxon, and Margaret Smith. 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 11. $10. 327-4242. livetheatreworkshop.org.
