SoCal theatre, July 1-8: ‘Ink & Paint,’ ‘Design for Living,’ ‘80s Summer Slasher’ and more

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“Ink & Paint: A New Musical” (Santa Monica Playhouse)

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live theater, cabaret, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.

The curtain rises…

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Theatre

Opening this week…

‘Ink & Paint’ Five determined female artists break through the glass ceiling in the animation department at Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s in two benefit performances of Danielle E. Moore’s new fact-based musical. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 5-6. $25. (310) 394-9779. santamonicaplayhouse.com

‘’80s Summer Slasher’ It’s totally terrifying — like, totally — in this retro-styled immersive horror experience for ages 18 and older only; signed waiver required at the door. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10 and 10:45 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, July 5-6 and 12-13. $20, $25. (818) 635-9153. zombiejoes.com

‘Design for Living’ Odyssey Theatre Ensemble stages Noël Coward’s racy-for-its-day 1930s comedy about three artistic types — two men and one woman — caught up in a complex romantic triangle. Bart DeLorenzo directs. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd, West L.A. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 6 thru Aug. 25; also 8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 17 and Aug. 8. $20–$37; Fridays, pay what you can (reservations available online and at the door beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the performance). (310) 477-2055. odysseytheatre.com

‘Cabaret on Sunset: A Tribute to American Composers!’ Members of San Fernando Valley Master Chorale sing show tunes, standards and more. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. $46-$57; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com