There is an art to turning the deeply personal into something an audience can recognize, laugh at and perhaps even feel a little less alone about. Las Vegas artist Shannan Calcutt takes that idea to the stage with Things I Shouldn’t Tell You, a candid, wickedly funny exploration of midlife, womanhood, sexuality, identity and the unexpected indignities of “second puberty.” Presented by THIRD Street Arts & Media Incubator, the newly expanded production runs through October 11 a

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com I love a good story about the afterlife. So, of course, Orpheus would appeal to me as he travels down to the Underworld to reconnect with and retrieve his bride, Eurydice, who has died on their wedding day. A heck of a plot. Considering it’s all Greek mythology, it’s a classic and has been told in many different ways. But it’s always told from Orpheus’s point of view. Playwright Sa

Missy Parker: A Multifaceted Force in Music and Theatre By Debbie Hall Speeding Theatre presents Ghostwriter the Musical is a witty and heartwarming new production about a young songwriting team struggling with writer’s block who find inspiration from an unexpected source. Featuring 14 original songs, this imaginative musical blends humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. Book, music, and lyrics are by award-winning composer and playwright Missy Parker . Parker stan