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Theater:

Absolutely Halloween, a play about the holiday, through October 28, 12:30pm and 3pm Saturdays and Sundays, $10.50-$12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2.

Bridge and Tunnel, written and performed by Sarah Jones, through October 21, 8pm, $30-$65, Brentwood Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., (at the V.A.), 213.365.3500.

The Count of Monte Cristo, adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic by Sam Roberts, through October 21, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays/4pm Sundays, $20-$30, The Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., 877.986.7336.

Gulliver’s Travels, adaptation of the classic fantasy by The Actors’ Gang, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays/3pm Sundays, through October 27, $20-$25, The Actors’ Gang, Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., LA, 310.838.gang.

Innocent When You Dream, play about Japanese-American war veteran by Ken Narasaki, through October 28, 8pm Fridays-Saturdasy/2pm Sundays, $20, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, 800.838.3006.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, by Rupert Holmes, audience interactive version of the Dickens classic, through October 20, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays/2pm Sundays $18-$20, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, 310.837.3609.

No Shame Theatre, plays conceived in one hour before showtime, every Friday through May 9, 11pm, $5, The Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 2nd St., 310.396.3680 x10.

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