L.A. theater openings, Aug. 31-Sept. 7: ‘The Tempest’ and more

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest� blows into South Coast Rep, it’s Greeks vs. “Persians� at the Getty Villa, and a Louisa May Alcott classic gets a makeover in “Women� at Theatre Asylum.

Giddy Up, Lil’ Sunday! All-new sketch comedy show. The Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., L.A. Sun., next Sun., 7:30 p.m.; ends Oct. 26. $16. (323) 934-4747.

OkStupid, A Burlesque Tribute to Dating The Hollywood Jane Revue sends up modern romance. Rockwell: Table & Stage, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Tue., 8 p.m. $10-$15. (323) 669-1550.

Disney Dreams: Broadway Sings Disney An evening of songs and stories. Rockwell: Table & Stage, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Thu., 8 p.m.; ends Sept. 25. $5-$30. (323) 669-1550.

Don’t Tell My Mother! Joanna Kerns (“Growing Pains�) joins in a back-to-school edition of the storytelling series. Busby’s East, 5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Thu., 8 p.m. $15, $18. (323) 525-2615.

Persians New York-based SITI Company stages Aeschylus’ classic drama about the aftermath of the Greeks’ victory over the Persians in a naval battle at Salamis in 480 B.C. The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Sept. 27. $36-$45. (310) 440-7300.

Equivocation Bill Cain’s new comedy about a playwright named “Shagspeare� caught up in political intrigue in 17th-century London. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga. Fri., 8 p.m.; ends Oct. 4. $10-$37; children 6 and under, free. (310) 455-3723.

O’Neill’s Ghosts Jovanka Bach’s bio-drama about playwright Eugene O’Neill’s troubled relationship with his eldest son. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 28. $12, $20. (310) 477-2055.

Of Culture, of Self Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival presents solo performers Karen A. Clark, Sariyah Idan, Ada Luz Pla and Kat Kramer. Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. Fri., 8 p.m. $18-$25. (818) 760-0408.

Roar! Contemporary pop songs illustrate tales of love gone wrong. Rockwell: Table & Stage, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. $15-$35. (323) 669-1550.

The Western UnScripted Impro Theatre improvises full-length comedies in the style of classic films by John Ford and Howard Hawks. Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 and 7 p.m.; ends Oct. 5. $29-$59. (818) 955-8101.

Women Chiara Atik’s comedic mash-up of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women� and Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls.� Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 p.m.; ends Oct. 25. $15, $20. (323) 962-1632.

Pocho in the House Joe Voltierra’s solo show about growing up Mexican American. Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m. $15. (562) 433-3363.

The Tempest Southern California premiere of Aaron Posner and Teller’s magic-infused, Dust Bowl-styled adaptation Shakespeare’s fantasy tale; with songs by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan and choreography by Pilobolus’ Matt Kent. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 2:30 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; ends Sept. 28. $25 and up. (714) 708-5555.

Conviction World premiere of Carey Crim’s drama about a teacher whose life is upended by a student’s shocking accusation. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 28. $39, $49. (805) 667-2900.

Buried Child Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a Midwestern family with a dark secret. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Oct. 11. $25. (818) 990-2324.

Twelfth Night Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about twins shipwrecked and separated on a mythical island. Studio at Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Oct. 4. $14-$24. (562) 494-1014.

What I Learned in Paris West Coast premiere of Pearl Cleage’s comedy about romance and feminism in early 1970s Atlanta. Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Oct. 5. $20-$55. (818) 558-7000.

Dummies World premiere of Robert Riemer’s drama about a troubled Southern family in the 1930s. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends Oct. 4. $15. (818) 202-4120.

Thanks for the Memories Music-and-comedy revue salutes Bob Hope and the USO. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Next Sun., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10-$30. (626) 355-4318.

Race David Mamet’s drama about two lawyers defending a wealthy white man charged with sexually assaulting a black woman. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Next Sun., 6:30 p.m.; ends Sept. 28. $25-$55. (213) 628-2772.