L.A. theater openings, Sept. 6-13: ‘American Falls’ and more

This week: A farce by Feydeau, a Greek tragedy reimagined, and a meditation on small-town life in America.

The Object Lesson West Coast premiere of actor-illusionist Geoff Sobelle’s theatrical installation about our relationships with everyday objects. Kirk Douglas Theatre. 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends Oct. 4. $25-$55. (213) 628-2772.

A Spot of Bother Staged reading of Velina Hasu Houston’s play about a British woman struggling with a pregnancy. Reuben Cordova Theater, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Wed., 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Reservations at playwrightworks@aol.com.

Donna/Madonna Return engagement of JP Karliak’s autobiographical solo show about a young boy, his adoptive and his birth mother. The Lounge Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Sept. 13. $20. (323) 206-6427.

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For the Record
Sept. 3, 12:45 p.m.: An earlier version of this article said “Donna/Madonna” will close Sept. 23. The show’s run will end Sept. 13.
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Macbeth Southern California Shakespeare Festival presents the Bard’s dark drama about the power-hungry Scottish warlord. The School of Arts and Enterprise, 295 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Thu.-Fri., 7 p.m. $10. www.saetix.com.

Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles West Coast premiere of Luis Alfaro’s update of Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy about a wife and mother pushed to the breaking point. Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Oct. 3. $36-$45. (310) 440-7300.

Sister Solo drama about a poet, actress and prostitute; Erica Gimpel stars. Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 20. $15 online, $20 at the door. www.bootlegtheater.org.

American Falls The Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of Miki Johnson’s meditation on the search for love and meaning in one small town. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 and 7 p.m. ; ends Oct. 18. $25. (310) 307-3753.

Candide A cast of six plays multiple roles in the world premiere of Jon Jory’s adaptation of Voltaire’s satirical 18th-century novella. Sacred Fools Theater Company, 660 N. Heliotrope, Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Oct. 17. $25. (310) 281-8337.

Copenhagen Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning drama about a fateful 1941 meeting between physicists Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 27. $20-$54. (805) 667-2900.

Don’t Tell My Mother! Stephanie Courtney (Progressive’s “Flo”) and Mindy Cohn (“The Facts of Life”) are featured in the comedy series’ season opener. Busby’s East, 5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Fri., 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. (323) 525-2615

The Guys Benefit performance of Anne Nelson’s salute to 9/11 first-responders; with Wendie Malick and Ray Abruzzo. Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Fri., 8 p.m. $100. www.malibuplayhouse.org.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 John Bishop’s farce about theater types trapped in a wealthy patron’s home with a killer or killers among them. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Oct. 18. $5-$20. (323) 851-7977.

Nora Ingmar Bergman’s adaptation of Ibsen’s classic domestic drama “A Doll’s House.” Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends Oct. 18. $18, $20. (805) 525-4645.

Putting on Your Shorts 4 The Group Rep presents short plays created by company members. Lonny Chapman Theatre 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Sept. 19. Pay what you want. (818) 763-5990.

Ravenscroft Kentwood Players present Don Nigro’s mystery-comedy about a murder at an English estate. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Oct. 17. $18, $20. (310) 645-5156.

Shakespeare’s Last Night Out (or What? You, Will??) Writer-performer Michael Shaw Fisher portrays the Bard of Avon in this solo musical. Three Clubs Lounge, 1123 N. Vine St., Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 6 p.m.; ends Nov. 1. $10, $20. (800) 838-3006.

Tartuffe by Moliére: A Reality Show Contemporized take on the 17th-century satire about a con artist posing as a man of faith. City Garage, Building T1, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends Nov. 1. $20, $25; Sundays, pay what you can, at the door only. (310) 453-9939.

Wombat Man: The Cereal Murders Sendup of a campy 1960s TV superhero. The Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Oct. 18. $18. (818) 508-3003.

Brian Regan The comic performs. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 7:30 p.m. $49 and up. (714) 556-2787.

Defining Moments Elders from the L.A. area share their wisdom and personal stories in this interactive show. Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. Sat., 7:30 p.m. Free; RSVP required. (310) 392-7327.

Eclectic Cabaret Music, monologues, stand-up and more. The Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village. Sat., 10:30 p.m. $12. (818) 508-3003.

Fiddler on the Roof Classic musical about a Jewish man and his five daughters living in a shtetl in czarist Russia. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Oct. 18. (805) 583-7900.

A Flea in Her Ear David Ives’ adaptation of Feydeau’s classic French farce about a woman who suspects her husband of infidelity. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $44 and up; student rush, $20. (626) 356-3100.

Pirates of Penzance Shakespeare Orange County stages Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical comedy. Garden Grove Amphitheatre, 12762 Main St., Garden Grove. Sat., 7:30 p.m.; ends Sept. 26. $20. (714) 636-3729.

The Princes of Kings Road World premiere, site-specific staging of Tom Lazarus’ drama about famed L.A. architects Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler. Neutra Institute and Museum, 2379 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends Oct. 4. $25. (323) 641-7747.

Terra Is a Warm Gun Actress and singer-songwriter Terra Pasternak explores megalomania, narcissism and more in her new solo show. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 11 p.m.; ends Sept. 26. $15. (818) 202-4120.

Welcome to My World New musical about a quirky teenage girl; Sami Staitman stars. Grove Theatre Center, 1111-B W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 27. $25. (323) 960-7787

Real Women Have Curves Josefina López’s comedy-drama about five full-figured women who work at a sewing factory in East L.A. The Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Next Sun., 3 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., ends Oct. 4. $37-$125. (626) 356-7529.