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DROWSY CHAPERONE Nov. 13-17, 8 p.m.; Nov. 17-18, 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

DUKE FAMILY PERFORMANCE HALL One Nation, Under Blog. Sept. 5, 8 p.m. Women Beware Women. Oct. 24-28. ArcheDream for HUMANKIND. Mask theatre. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Davidson 704-894-2135.

JOHNSON STUDIO THEATRE AT WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Stop Kiss. $5-$15. Sept. 26-29, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Antigone. $8-$15. Oct. 3-6, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, 2 p.m. Dead Man Walking. $5-$15. Oct. 31- Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Winthrop Dance Theater. $8-$15. Nov. 14-17, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Fall One-Act Play Festival. $8-$15. Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2. Senior Dance Showcase. $8-$15. Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2. 803-323-4014.

KILLING TIME A world premiere play by a local mother and son follows a jury who is forced to sit through a long murder trial. Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Talkbacks on Oct. 13, 21 & 25. Pay As You Can: Oct. 25. Plays: Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 8 p.m.; Oct. 14 & 21, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 17, 18, 24 & 25, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18. www.piproductions.org. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall St.

OLIVER! The musical version of Dickens' Oliver Twist is directed by Billy Ensley and choreographed by Linda Booth. Thu.-Sat. Sept. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 8 p.m.; Sun. Sept. 16, 23, 30, 2:30 p.m. $10-$24. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

OMNIUM GATHERM Sept. 14-Sept. 23. www.nccast.com. Duke Power Theatre. 345 N. College St. 704-455-8542.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS A spoof of The Princess and the Pea. George A Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. $10. Nov. 1-3. 704-233-8300.

OPERA CAROLINA Romeo et Juliette by Charles Gounod at the Belk Theater. Oct. 18, 20, 21. Amahl & the Night Visitors by Giancarlo Menotti at the Dale F Halton Theater at CPCC. Dec. 22. www.operacarolina.org.

OUR COUNtRY'S GOOD This play by Timberlake Wertenbaker is directed by Lon Bumgarner and tells the story of the first British convicts, who are transported to Australia. Oct. 24-27, 8 p.m.; Oct. 28, 2 p.m. Anne R. Belk Theater, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

OUTWARD BOUND Benefit performance with proceeds to go to Theatre Charlotte. This story features a variety of characters that are on an ocean liner and going towards both their destination and Judgment day. Oct. 6, 7 p.m. $30. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

THE CHRISTMAS DOLL Play writer Joan Cushing uses her gifts to tell the tale of two orphan sisters trying to survive in Victorian London. Based on The Christmas Doll by Elvira Woodruff. Nov. 30-Dec. 16. $16-$21. www.ctcharlotte.org. McColl Family Theatre, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828.

THE COMMEDIA PIED PIPER Using Robert Browning's poem of the mysterious piper as inspiration, Lane Riosley retells the story in a funnier, happier way than her predecessor. Oct. 26-Nov. 4. $14-$18. www.ctcharlotte.org. Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828.

THE HEIDI CHRONICLES This play by Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Julie Janorschke traces the coming-of-age Heidi's life, during the 60's and into the 1980s. Thurs., Sat. Nov. 8-10, 15-17, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 11, 18, 2:30 p.m. $10-$21. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

THE LITTLEST ANGEL This play is based off of the story by Charles Tazewell and dramatized by Patricia Gray. It tells the story of an irresponsible angel, who changes its bad ways. Dec. 7-23. $14-$18. www.ctcharlotte.org. Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828.

THE RAT PACK IS BACK! Sept. 25-Oct. 21. McGlohon Theatre, Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Based on Frank L. Baum's book and adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Children's Theatre of Charlotte aims to take audiences over the rainbow. Sept. 28--Oct 20. $16-$21. www.ctcharlotte.org. McColl Family Theatre, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828.

STAGE 501 Having Our Say, The Delaney Sisters First 100 Years. The 103-year-old Sadie and the 101-year-old Bessie Delaney show the audience both our nation's past and their remarkable lives. From the book by Sarah L. & A. Elizabeth Delaney, with Amy Hearth. Oct. 11-14. $10-$15. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Afro American Cultural Center, 401 N. Meyers St. 704-376-3777.

SYLVIA This play by A.R. Gurney is directed by Dennis Black and tells the comical story of a man, woman and dog. Oct. 3-6, 8 p.m.; Oct. 7, 2 p.m. $5. www.performances.uncc.edu. Lab Theater, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

VISUAL ARTS: OPENINGS

BOUNDLESS ART RECEPTION FUND RAISER Featuring live auction, entertainment, refreshments and an opportunity to view the art and meet some of the artists. Hart Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36th St. in NoDa. $25. Sept. 8. 704-536-6661.

ELDER GALLERY I Am Woman. Group show of nine women painters and ceramist from across America. Oct. 2. The Art Dealer's Collection. Private art of Janice and Larry Elder. Sept. 14. Daniel Bayless. Impressionist painter's second solo exhibition in Charlotte. Oct. 31. Wide Spectrum. A diverse group show featuring one painting from many artists. Nov. 2-Dec. 1. Painters of New York and California. Dec. 7-29. 704-370-6337.