“The Liar,” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. An adaptation of a 17th century French comedy, filled with wild assumptions, mistaken identities and tangled truths. 7:30 p.m. June 19-20; 2 p.m. June 20-21. Alder Stage, 1516 S.W. Alder, Portland; $41 to $46; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org
“MacBeth in Lone Fir Cemetery,” presented by Portland Actors Ensemble. Among the tombstones of Lone Fir Cemetery, actors will bring Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy to life in the twilight hours. 7 p.m. June 19-20, 25-27, July 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25. Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Washington Street, Portland; free, donations encouraged. www.portlandactors.com
Off the Rails Festival, presented by Third Rail Mentorship Company. A festival of three short plays and a reading of a new play by resident playwright Alexandra Schaffer. 7:30 p.m. June 19-21 and 24-28. Action/Adventure Theater, 1050 S.E. Clinton St., Portland; $15 for an evening of two of the three plays, $5 for staged reading, $25 for a festival pass. thirdrailrep.org
“Rose Colored Glass,” presented by Magenta Theater Company. In 1938 Chicago, neighbors Lady O’Riley and Rose Fleishman are both widows, and mistrustful of one another. Lady’s 13-year-old granddaughter Peg is determined to unite them in friendship. But it’s a worthy cause and rumblings of war that bring them together. 7:30 p.m. June 19-20, 24-26; 2 p.m. June 20 and 27. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com