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On stage
2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren, stages Lillian Hellman's Another Part of the Forest through Oct. 26. When a son discovers that his father -- the most despised and richest man in Snowden, Alabama -- has a secret, he exploits it to secure the family fortune. Tickets: 247-4200.
The Dreams of Antigone
Rachael Warren as Antigone in The Dreams of Antigone in Trinity Rep's downstairs theater, a thoughtful look at governmental authority and what happens when you stand up to it. Sept. 19 - Oct. 26. Tickets online, or 351-4242.
What begins as a possible infestation of bed bugs turns into a plot befitting an episode of The X Files. Jackie Davis and Cedric Lilly in Bug, Sept. 18-Oct. 19, Thu-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. at Black Rep, 276 Westminster St., Tickets: 621-6123 or arttixri.com, 351-0353 ext. 2.
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On stage (continued)
Don Carlos
Don Carlos (Steve Kidd) and his father, King Philip II of Spain (Richard Donelly), in Don Carlos, about an idealistic son challenging the regime of his tyrannical father. Sept. 4-Oct. 5 at the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket.
Moon Over Buffalo
The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse stages Ken Ludwig’s comedy farce about a fading repertory company’s struggle for stardom in the '50s. Oct 3-12, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Tickets, or call 860-928-7887.
Belongings
Mill River Players opens its season with this comedy/drama about three generations of women who find themselves at a crossroads after the death of the family matriarch. Oct 2-26, Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. at Harborside Playhouse, 850 Hope St., Bristol. Reservations, or 396.5555.
In rehearsal
Horton the Elephant
All Children’s Theatre (ACT) opens its 21st season with this tale of a steadfast elephant -- inspired by the original story by Dr. Seuss and set to a sassy flamenco musical score. Oct 25-26 & Nov 1-2, Sat 10:30 a.m., Sun 3 p.m., Vartan Gregorian School Theatre, 455 Wickenden St. Providence. Reservations: 728-1222.
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