OPENING THEATER
THE 39 STEPS | Feb. 11-March 1. Four actors play 150 characters in this noir-esque farce about mistaken identity and espionage. Previews Feb. 11-13; opening night gala on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. $30-155. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.
APPROPRIATE | Feb. 6-March 8. In this dark comedy drama, the Lafayette family is forced to reckon with its racism, past and legacy when they return to the patriarch’s decaying plantation home. $15. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh Street, Santa Paula, 805-525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL | Feb. 6-22. Young Artists Ensemble and YAE Team-Up join forces for this delightful and family-friendly musical inspired by the writings and rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Part of YAE’s Family Theatre Season. $13-20. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, www.hillcrestarts.com.
OPENING ART
BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS | Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-4:30 p.m.: Painted Hearts, a workshop led by Amy Lynn Stevenson. $75; includes all materials and canvas. Through March 7. “Artful Adventures,” works by members of Ojai Studio Artists. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com…