THEATRE

Phoenix Theatre presents "Taking Steps" by Alan Ayckbourn at the Edmonds theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., April 2 through May 2. The British farce is a wild ride of mistaken identity, misunderstandings, and dysfunctional relationships in a ridiculously hilarious production. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or the Phoenix box office, (206) 533-2000.



Adagio Players offers "Enchanted April" at the Historic Everett Theatre April 9-25. The enticement of an enchanting Italian holiday captivates the hearts of two British housewives on a drizzly London afternoon in 1922, and fills their imaginations with wisteria and sunshine. Tickets available at www.everetttheatre.org or by calling (425) 258-6766.



See "The Hallelujah Girls," produced by Reunion Theatre Group, April 9-18 at the Milltown Sailing Association, 410-14th Street, on the waterfront in Everett. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. A Saturday 2 p.m. matinee is also planned for April 17. Tickets are $13 and $10, available through www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling (425) 422-0274. Visit www.reuniontheatergroup.org for information.

MUSIC

"Songs of the American Cowboy" is the theme for the April 30 Hometown Hootenanny, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Hear traditional western favorites, reminiscent of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Willie Nelson. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling (425) 258-6766.

AUDITIONS

Take the karaoke experience to a whole new level and perform with a live country band at the Hometown Hootenanny! Auditions for vocalists and musicians are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13-14, in Marysville. Contact producer Beckye Randall at [email protected] or by phone at (425) 308-4176 to reserve an audition appointment.

CLASSES/LESSONS

Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts offers weekly acting classes for adults (ages 15 and up) at the Historic Everett Theatre. Two class times are available, beginners and returning actors welcome. $25 one-time registration fee, pay-what-you-can for classes. Contact Scott Randall at (425) 501-7604 or visit www.redcurtainfoundation.org for more information.



Voice lessons are available at Highland Christian School, 135 S. French Ave. in Arlington, from 3:10 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays starting April 15. The one-on-one classes allow students to learn music from a variety of sources while improving vocalization, breathing and tone. $30 per 30-minute session.