On Stage in August

   Running a few days late, but here's the list for the month ahead:

- Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare - Arts Resources for the Tri-State presents the classic play on Aug. 15 - 16, 22 - 23 and  29 - 30 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington. Tickets are $15 for the show only, $30 dinner and show by reservation only. Call 304-733-2787. 

- The Wedding Singer - the Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the musical based on the Adam Sandler comedy on Aug. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 3 and 10 at 3 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre at 200 Civic Center Drive. Tickets are $20. 

- Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. - the Arcoma Story presents the beloved Disney musical based on th animated film. Show wraps up on Aug 9 at 8:30 p.m. at Chief Logan State Park, Little Buffalo Creek Road in Logan, W.Va. 

- Joseph, Mother of Jesus - Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) presents this original play by Dan Kehde on Aug. 7 - 9 and 14 - 16 at 8 p.m. at the  W.Va. State University Capitol Center Theatre at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets ar $15 for  Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors.

- The Legend of Sleeping Beauty -  the Alban Arts Center presents the musical on Aug. 15 - 16 and 22 - 23 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. at the Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main in St. Albans, W.Va.

- 9 to 5 - Actors Guild of Parkersburg presents the musical based on the Dolly Parton film on Aug. 8 - 9, 15 - 16 and 22 - 23 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for students and seniors.

- Frankenstein: A New Musical - Scene One Theatre presents the musical based on the Mary Shelley novel on Aug 15 - 16 and 22 - 23 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 17 and 22 at 2 p.m. at ARTS / West 152 West State Street in Athens, Ohio. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for children.

- A Murderous Reunion! - Murder and Merriment present the interactive dinner party on Aug. 15 - 16 at 7 p.m. at The Greenhouse of Teays Valley in Hurricane, W.Va. Tickets are $40. Reservations Required: call 304-397-6316.

- Another Fistful of Bullets! - Murder and Merriment present the interactive dinner party on Aug 22 - 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Charleston Holiday Inn. Tickets are $45, reservations are required. Call 304-744-5301.

    Lots of great shows! Get out there and support your local theatre!