Stage West Community Theatre in Ocean Shores on Friday will debut its latest production, “An Evening With Ethel And Albert,” a comedy based on a 1940s radio program that became the first situation comedy on television in the ‘50s.

The play will run at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 23-24 and March 30-31, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, March 25 and Saturday, March 31. All performances are at the Ocean Shores Lions Club, 832 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW.

Director Lori Hardin said “Ethel and Albert” offers stories that “follow an average married couple through the frustrations and laughs of everyday life.” It is presented as three acts, entitled, “Fishing Hat,” “To Open, Pry Cover,” and “The Neglected Husbands Sewing Club.”

“We know our audiences will love the simple truths found in each story,” Hardin said. “They are funny because they are universal and true!”

The local theater group welcomes back to the stage Dr. Stacy Steele as Ethel Arbuckle, Rich Smith as Albert Arbuckle, Anna Frazier as Dottie, Eric Bjella as Fred, Sally Mapile as Mrs. Brown, and Bill Young as Mr. Brown.

“We are thrilled to welcome several new faces to our stage,” Hardin added. They are Jay Dalton as Joe, Connie Blaze as Edith, Scott Wilson as George and Meta Wood as Grace.

After more than 20 years of teaching pretty much all aspects of theater, most recently at Miler Jr. High in Aberdeen, Dalton retired in 2016. He said the play “has been a nice way to get back on the stage myself. I’m enjoying it very much.”

Blaze brings experience as a paid radio talent, as well as school and community theatre. “This is a fabulous group to work with,” she said. “I’m having a blast!”

Wilson retired and moved to the beach from Issaquah late last summer, in search of “less traffic and more ocean.” He explained that he wanted to get involved locally and saw a notice for auditions for the play, that read “no experience necessary. I was highly qualified in that respect,” he grinned.

Tickets are available in Ocean Shores at Delores & Fay’s, Mocha Madness, Ocean Shores Animal Hospital, the Visitors Information Center in the Ocean Shores Convention Center, online at www.stagewestcommunitytheatre.org and at the door.

Coast Calendar

• Dugan’s Run. Sunday, March 25: The 33rd annual fun run event hosted by Dugan’s Pizza on Ocean Shores Boulevard. Runs start at 10 a.m., with a 5k, 10k, youth mile and kids dash. Starts outside Sharky’s.

• Easter Egg hunt. 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1: At the Ocean Shores Elementary School. Presented by the Ocean Shores Firefighters Associaiton. All ages welcome, and there is an adult egg hut with a $25 prize.

• Rockin’ the Shores. Saturday, April 7: Ocean Shores Food Bank will be “Rockin’ the Shores” at their third annual benefit at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. The evening begins at 4:30 p.m. with a silent auction, dinner and music featuring the band Raucous. Tickets are $30/person or reserved table of 8/$250. Tickets at the Visitor Information Center, Ocean Shores Convention Center, (360) 289-4411, or by mail through the OSFB address, PO Box 1293, Ocean Shores, WA 98569. All of the net proceeds benefit Ocean Shores Food Bank, a 501(c) (3) tax-deductible organization whose mission is ”to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.”

• Fine Arts, Photo & 3-D Shows. Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29: Artists and photographers from all over the United States enter this show at the Convention Center to win prizes and display their artwork.

• Running With Scissors. Saturday, May 12 – Sunday, May 13: “Running with Scissors” Craft Shows will be coming to Ocean Shores Mother’s Day weekend, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day a the Convention Center. Free admission and all are welcome to the handmade for Mom Boutique Bazaar.

• Expo. Friday, May 25 – Sunday, May 27: The 11th annual Expo; featuring Oceans of Fine Arts – Arts & Crafts Show, wood and ice chainsaw carving, hotrod and classic car show, memorial service honoring those who have passed and a home show over Memorial Day Weekend at the Convention Center.

• Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show. Saturday, June 2: Artists of all media types create functional and not-so-functional pieces of spectacular fashion in this year’s show, “It’s Only Make Believe” that comes to life in one magical evening of music, dance and wearable art at the Convention Center.

• Festival of Colors. Saturday, June 2 – Sunday, June 3: This is a great family kite-flying event for novice to professional kite flyers. Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites. Damon Road Beach Approach in Ocean Shores.

• Flag Day Parade. Saturday, June 9: A chance to show our patriotic spirit. The parade features more than 75 entries and a Grand Marshall. One of the only Flag Day parades in Western Washington.

• Sand and Sawdust Festival. Friday, June 22 – Sunday, June 24: Master, intermediate, & novice sand-sculptors compete on the beach and in town. At the Convention Center, master woodcarvers compete in this amazing annual competition. There are food, craft and specialty vendors. Live auctions are held daily on carvings.

• Big Top Promotions Gun Show. Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22. Gun and knife retailers gathered together a the Convention Center to offer enthusiasts an opportunity to purchase and evaluate personal collections. Open to the public: Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m./ Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $10 for adults; Active and retired military and children under 18 accompanied by an adult are free.

• Bikers at the Beach. Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29. Motorcycle riders and enthusiasts descend on Ocean Shores and join in with Hog Wild Weekend, at the Convention Center and Quinault Beach Resort and Casino. Enjoy live music, vendors, bike shows and more.

• Body and Soul Festival. Saturday, Aug. 11 – Sunday, Aug. 12. Learn all about a natural and homeopathic way of life. At the Ocean Shores Lions Club on Ocean Shores Boulevard.

• Woof-a Thon Saturday, Aug. 11. Dogs and their parents are invited to this festival celebrating the talents and uniqueness of our special loved ones. Games and sporting events and an auction, all Fido-friendly. Event held at North Beach High School from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• 12TH Man Fan Fest. Friday, Aug. 17 – Sunday, Aug. 19. Celebrating the up-coming Seahawks season with a huge fan party open to all at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Music, food, vendors, games and celebrities.

• A.A.O.S. Arts and Crafts Festival. Friday, Aug. 31 – Sunday, Sept. 2. An end of summer annual event. Visit one of Western Washington’s largest indoor and outdoor handmade arts and crafts fair. Thousand of unique items are showcased at the Convention Center by gifted artists and talented craftspeople. Admission is free

• Ocean Shores Paddleathon. Saturday, Sept. 1. Oyhut Bay Seaside Village Canal. Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All Skill levels are welcome. Human-powered boat activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.

• Whale of a Quilt Show. Friday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 23. The Sea-Pal Quilters of Ocean Shores, “Whale of a Quilt Show” at the Convention Center offers boutique vendors, handmade quilts, demonstrations, and quilted items. The show is judged and prizes are awarded. Free admission, donations welcome.

• Irish Music Festival. Tuesday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 21. The West Coast’s Largest Irish Music Festival: 6 stages, 3 venues, including Galway Bay and the Convention Center in Ocean Shores, and 30 great bands. Come tip a pint and kick up your heels. For more information and a schedule visit www.galwaybayevents.com

• Winter Fanta-Sea. Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 25. More than 70 arts and crafts booths at the Convention Center feature thousands of unique handmade items in time for the holidays. Santa will be there to listen to all of your Christmas wishes.