Young thespians will find plenty of action on central Arkansas stages throughout October! In addition to traveling performances, such as The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (Oct. 5), Sister Act (Oct. 23) and The Music Man In Concert (Oct. 3-5), there are several ongoing shows from some of our favorite regional playhouses. Here's what you should see this month:

Through Oct. 5

Go, Dog. Go! at the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre: This weekend (Oct. 3-5) is your last chance to see this musical for young theatergoers! Find out where the dogs are going and why they are going so fast, as the Children's Theatre presents this captivating adaptation of P.D. Eastman's famous canine extravaganza. Watch the stage explode with a delight of color, motion, music, and dogs. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. $12.50 for children and adults & $10 for AAC members. For info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.

Opens Oct. 7

The Game's Afoot at Murry's Dinner Playhouse: Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. $25 show only, kids $15; see website for dinner pricing and times. 7:45 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; 12:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. Sun. Visit website for special Wed. matinee schedule. For info: (501) 562-3131, MurrysDP.com.

Opens Oct. 22

Wait Until Dark at Arkansas Repertory Theatre: Just in time for Halloween, a masterfully-constructed thriller will take Rep audiences from one moment of suspense to another toward an electrifying, breath-stopping finale. The play and the original 1967 Hollywood film of the same name garnered multiple Tony, Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for many of the actors involved--including the film’s star, Audrey Hepburn. 7 p.m Wed., Thur. & Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Ticket price varies. For info: (501) 378-0405, TheRep.org. PARENTS NIGHT OUT!

Opens Oct. 24

Pinocchio at the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre: Once upon a time there was...a block of wood. One day, by a stroke of incredible luck, this commonplace piece of lumber found its way into the skilled hands of Geppeto the wood carver. And so, the world's most famous marionette, Pinocchio, was born. Come join the fun as the little puppet runs away to discover the world. Meet strange and exciting creatures like the Fox the Cat, the Blue-haired Fairy, the dreaded Giant Dogfish, and yes, the Talking Cricket. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. $12.50; AAC members $10. For info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.

Through Nov. 15

Whatshisname? at The Joint in Argenta: This comedy begins with the arrival of an unexpected guest showing up at the Fertle Family’s house in Dumpster, Arkansas. The stranger seems to know all of them very well, but no one can figure out who he is or why he has come. Soon the whole town is trying to solve the mystery. Suitable for all ages. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. $20. For info: (501) 372-0210, TheJointArgenta.com.

For more events, browse our full online calendar here.