Centerstage Theatre will present its first show of the 2018-19 season with the joyous romp “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).”

The three-person show runs through all of Shakespeare’s works with nonstop energy and fun. Centerstage can guarantee you two things with this show: you will laugh, and you will learn something new about The Bard.

The show opens Friday, Sept. 28, and plays through Sunday, Oct. 21. Shows will take place on the following dates and times: Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.

The cast consists of three professional actors all new to Centerstage: Joshua Jerard, Laura Peake, and Tempest Wisdom.

Tickets cost $29 for adults, $25 for seniors/military, $15 for ages 18-23, and $12 ages 17 and younger. Taxes and city fees apply. Tickets are available at www.CenterstageTheatre.com or by phone: 253-661-1444.

The Knutzen Family Theatre is located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way.