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Creature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein from the perspective of the monster. Starting Oct. 23, Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 7, www.blackboxtheatre.com. The Thick House, 1695 18th St. (at Arkansas), 401-8081, www.thickhouse.org.
Dogsbody: Theatre of Yugen's adaptation of The Iliad. Oct. 22-24, www.theatreofyugen.org. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission (at Third St.), 978-2787, www.ybca.org.
The Future Project: Sunday Will Come: A collaboration between Sean San Jose and dancer Erika Chong Shuch, among others. Through Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $15-$25. Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia (at 15th St.), 626-3311, www.theintersection.org.
Goldfish: A comedy by John Kolvenbach. Through Nov. 8. Magic Theatre, Fort Mason, Bldg. D (Marina & Buchanan), 441-8822, www.magictheatre.org.
Halloween in the Castro: New horror opera. Oct. 23-31, 8 p.m., $20-$40, www.lgcsf.org. Metropolitan Community Church, 150 Eureka (at 18th St.), 863-4434, www.mccsf.org.
Hamlet: Performance by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival; actors discuss the production afterward. Sat., Oct. 24, 2 p.m. Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond (at Bosworth), 355-2858, sfpl.lib.ca.us.
Hasheesh Eater: Fritz Hugh Ludlow's play set in old San Francisco. Fridays-Sundays. Continues through Oct. 31, www.sfbuffoons.com. Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, 1519 Mission (at Van Ness), 690-9410, www.voicefactorysf.org.
Heidi Chronicles: Wendy Wasserstein's award-winning play. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Oct. 24. The Next Stage, 1620 Gough (at Bush), 333-6389.
Her Naked Skin: A performance by the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Oct. 31. Zeum Theater, 221 Fourth St. (at Howard), 820-3320, www.zeum.org/visitor/zeumTheater.html.
Hold Me Closer Tiny Dionysus: A retelling of Euripides' The Bacchae, with Ms. Trixxie Carr. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Oct. 24. Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, 1519 Mission (at Van Ness), 690-9410, www.voicefactorysf.org.
I Heart Hamas: Tragicomic solo show by Jennifer Jajeh, about the Middle East. Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 24, $20, www.ihearthamas.com. Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission (at Fifth St.), 820-1656, www.cafearts.com/offmarkettheaters.
I Prefer Fur: Victoria Doggett's play about a man, a woman, and a cat. Sun., Oct. 25; Sun., Nov. 1; Sun., Nov. 8; Sun., Nov. 15. Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission (at Fifth St.), 820-1656, www.cafearts.com/offmarkettheaters.
International Czech Theater Festival: Visiting Czechs join the Flying Actor Studio for new physical theater. Oct. 21-28, $15-$35. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia (at 22nd St.), 826-5750, www.themarsh.org.
Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical: Presented by the Royal Underground Theatre Company. Fridays-Sundays. Continues through Oct. 31. Fort Mason, Laguna & Bay, 345-7500, www.fortmason.org.
Little Dog Laughed: Douglas Carter Beane comedy, directed by Ed Decker. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 8. New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness (at Market), 861-8972, www.nctcsf.org.
Loveland: A solo comedy by Ann Randolph. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Nov. 14. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia (at 22nd St.), 826-5750, www.themarsh.org.
Meet the Samsas: Inspired by Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, directed by Sarah Beth Parks. Through Oct. 24. Boxcar Theatre, 505 Natoma (at Sixth St.), 776-1747, www.boxcartheatre.org.
Monday Night Marsh: On select Mondays a different lineup of musicians, actors, performance artists, and others takes the stage at this regular event that's hosted local celebs like Josh Kornbluth and Marga Gomez in the past; see www.themarsh.org for a lineup of future shows. Mondays, $7. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia (at 22nd St.), 826-5750, www.themarsh.org.
Mrs. Whitney: John Kolvenbach's comedy about heartbreak. Oct. 21-Nov. 22. Magic Theatre, Fort Mason, Bldg. D, Marina & Buchanan, 441-8822, www.magictheatre.org.
New Works at the Marines: The first show in the ongoing series is Rick Reynolds' Love, God, Sex (and other stuff I don't have). Mondays, Tuesdays. Continues through Nov. 17. Marines Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter (at Mason), 771-6900, www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com.
Night of the Living Artist: A benefit for Climate Theater with a host of performers, including John Gilkey, Tim Barsky, The Miscreants Cabaret, and Pi Clowns. Sat., Oct. 24, 9 p.m., $20. Climate Theater, 285 Ninth St. (at Folsom), 263-0830, www.climatetheater.com.
Not a Genuine Black Man: Brian Copeland's solo show opens once again. Fridays, Saturdays. Continues through Nov. 22. Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission (at Fifth St.), 820-1656, www.cafearts.com/offmarkettheaters.
November: David Mamet's comedy about President Charles Smith and his bid for reelection. Oct. 23-Nov. 22. American Conservatory Theater, 415 Geary (at Mason), 749-2228, www.act-sfbay.org.
Pearls Over Shanghai: Thrillpeddlers brings back the Cockettes. Saturdays, Sundays. Continues through Jan. 1, $30. The Hypnodrome, 575 10th St. (at Bryant), 377-4202, www.thrillpeddlers.com.
Point Break Live!: The boys are back in town again. Starting Oct. 23, Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m. Continues through May 1, www.pointbreaklivesf.com. Metreon, 101 Fourth St. (at Mission), 369-6000, www.westfield.com/metreon.
Rabbi Sam: Charlie Varon's solo show about a rabbi who wants to reinvent American Judaism. Saturdays, Sundays. Continues through Nov. 22. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia (at 22nd St.), 826-5750, www.themarsh.org.
Reckless: San Francisco Free Civic Theatre's production of Craig Lucas' comedy. Fridays, Saturdays. Continues through Oct. 25. Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood (at 18th St.), 831-6810, www.sfgov.org.
Shocktoberfest!: Grand Guignol terror plays. Thursdays, Fridays, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 31, 11:59 p.m. Continues through Nov. 20, $25-$69. The Hypnodrome, 575 10th St. (at Bryant), 377-4202, www.thrillpeddlers.com.
Shopping! The Musical: Songs and sketches about shopping. Fridays, Saturdays, $23-$29, www.shoppingthemusical.com. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 882-9100, www.sheltontheater.com.
Stateless: A Hip-Hop Vaudeville Experience: A multimedia collage by Dan Wolf and Tommy Shepherd. Starting Oct. 22, Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 6. Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida (at Mariposa), 292-1233, www.atjt.com.
Tales from the Dark Room: New tales of terror each weekend. Fridays, Saturdays. Continues through Oct. 24, $20. Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission (at 18th St.), 401-7987, www.darkroomsf.com.
Theatresports: Clash of the Heroes: Performances by BATS Improv. Fridays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 1, www.improv.org. Fort Mason, Bldg. B (Marina & Buchanan), 474-6776, www.fortmason.org.
The Who's Tommy: Ray of Light Theatre takes on the rock concert. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 7. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St. (at Capp), 863-7576, www.victoriatheatre.org.
Wicked: Meet the witches of Oz. Through Jan. 3, 2010. Orpheum Theater, 1192 Market (at Eighth St.), 551-2000.
