Call for Plays - Tapas, a new annual short play festival, is accepting submissions of five- to 15-minute plays (max of two per playwright) for production in mid-May 2010. Local writers please submit to Lois Pearlman at lois5@sonic.net or 14290 Sunset Ave, Guerneville, CA, 05446. Email preferred; no fee to enter. Pegasus Theater Company, Guerneville Community Church, 14520 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville (North Bay), 707.522.9043.

A Christmas Carol - A North Bay holiday tradition, adapted by Preston Lane and Jonathan Moscone. Through Dec 20; Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $25, 707.823.0177. Sonoma County Repertory Theatre, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.823.0177.

ComedySportz - Two teams of act-letes compete for audience laffs and points while improvising scenes, games, operas and musicals based on audience suggestions. A show for all ages. Nov 21 at 7 and 9. $12-$15, 707.588.3400. Bettie Condiotti Theater, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park (North Bay), 707.588.3400.

Earth Girls Are Easy - Don't Quit Your Day Job Dancers present cult classic tale of alien men befuddled by local girls. Nov 20-21 at 8, Nov 22 at 3. $25, 415.339.1390. Stage Dor Performance Space, 10 Liberty Ship Way, Ste 340, Sausalito (North Bay).

Hello Dolly! - Dolly Levi, matchmaker, has found the perfect wife for half-millionaire Horace Vandergelder: herself! Now she must win him over before he gets hitched to someone else. Through Dec 6; Fri-Sun at 7:30, Dec 5-6 at 2:30. $16-$25, 707.546.3600. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.546.3600.

Looking - Norm Foster's 2005 hit romantic comedy weaves together the lives of four single people looking for love. Nov 19-21 at 7, Nov 22 at 2. $25, 707.226.7372. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa (North Bay), 707.226.7372, www.nvoh.org.

The Miracle Worker - Ross Valley Players present this Tony Award-winning classic tale of the inspiring life of Helen Keller and the power of communication. Through Dec 6; Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2 (Nov 29, Dec 6), Thurs at 7:30 (Dec 3). $15-$25, 415.456.9555. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross (North Bay), 415.456.9555.

Native Spirits - Travelers snowed-in at an Idaho motel haunted by the ghost of Chief Joseph experience a hilarious and poignant culture clash. Through Dec 6; Sat-Sun at 7, Dec 6 at 2. $15, 707.538.7543. Graton Community Club, Graton Road and Edison Street, Graton (North Bay).

On the Verge - Three Victorian ladies time-travel through a continuum of space, time, history, geography and fashion to the year 1955. Ending Nov 22; Fri-Sat at 8 and Sun at 2. $17-$22, 707.523.4185. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.523.4185.

Possession of Mrs Jones - Subversive dark comedy musical has God and Satan emerging from Evelyn Jones' washing machine to enlist her help in preventing a hostile corporate takeover of Heaven and Hades. Through Dec 6; Fri-Sat at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. $15-$35, 707.523.4185. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.523.4185.

School of Headaches - A ridiculous, reverent tribute to the great Moliere, complete with rhymed couplets, gender-bending silliness and the coming out of many closets. Nov 27-28 at 8. $11-$15, 707.528.7554. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.528.7554.

Servant of Two Masters - A laugh-out-loud comedy of epicurean proportions. Ending Nov 21; Nov 19-20 at 7:30; matinees Sat-Sun. $5-$10, 800.838.3006. Analy High School, 6950 Analy Ave, Sebastopol (North Bay).

Shakespeare Show - "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Nov 19-21. $7-$12, Call for showtimes: 415.258.1989. San Domenico School, 1500 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo (North Bay).

Sly Fox - A dubiously dying man in 1880s San Francisco tests his friends and loved ones in this three-act farce. Ending Nov 29; Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $13-$19, 707.433.6335. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg (North Bay), 707.433.3145.

Urinetown - A terrible water shortage has crippled the city, and in a mad attempt to regulate consumption, the government has outlawed the use of private toilets. Broadway hit lampoons musical theater all while revealing a deep knowledge and love for it. Ending Nov 22, Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 3. $15-$25, 415.883.4498. Pacheco Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd, Novato (North Bay).

Barber Shoppers - The Napa Valley chapter strut their harmonizing stuff every Tues at 7. All are invited to listen and men are welcome to sing along. Free, 707.257.2294. Church of the Nazarene, 3305 Linda Vista Ave, Napa (North Bay).

Tuesday Evening Comedy - Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-and-comers. Tues at 8. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley (North Bay), 415.383.9600.

Slip-Goose Monkey - Highlight performers from "Best of Sonoma County Improv 2009" tackle improvised comedic theater games on the fly with elf-warrior skill. Last Thurs monthly at 7. Free, 707.778.6060. Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.778.6060.

World's Biggest Comedy Duo - Up to 10 people could take the stage at once in this hilarious, fast-paced, improvised interactive experience. Thurs at 9. $3. Black Rose Irish Pub, 2074 Armory Dr, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.546.7673, www.theblackrosepub.com.

Santaland Diaries - Subversive and hilarious David Sedaris story of working as a Macy's elf during the Christmas rush, performed by David Yen. Nov 27-Dec 13; Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $21-$24, 707.588.3434. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park (North Bay), 707.588.3400.

Wizard of Oz - Celebrate the 70th anniversary of MGM classic with the magical stage production featuring favorite characters and cherished songs. Nov 27-Dec 6 at 8, Sat-Sun at 2. $8-$18 ($5 on Nov 28), 707.527.4343. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay).

Always...Patsy Cline - Heartwarming musical tells the story of Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, a devoted fan who met the country star in 1961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death in 1963. Featuring a live band performing more than 25 country standards and Cline's endearing hits. Nov 28 at 8. $29-$39, 707.546.3600. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.546.3600.

Ham for the Holidays - A group of radio actors spend a blizzardy Christmas eve at a small radio station on Georgia, waiting for Orson Welles to arrive and make a guest appearance on their broadcast. Dec 4-20; Fri and Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $17-$22, 707.523.4185. Studio Theatre, Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.523.4185.

Just Dance Academy - Variety showcase features an abbreviated classical ballet production "The Nutcracker" as well as high-energy jazz, hip-hop and tap performances. Dec 5 at 1 and 5. $12-$17, 415.499.6800. Showcase Theatre, Marin Center, San Rafael (North Bay), 415.499.6800.

Nutcracker - Timeless holiday classic performed by Stapleton Ballet. Dec 5-6 at 1 and 5. $18-$30, 415.499.6800. Showcase Theatre, Marin Center, San Rafael (North Bay), 415.499.6800.