Theater

• "The Christmas Foundling."

Nov. 21-Dec 21, Fallon House, Columbia State Historic Park, off Parrotts Ferry Road. Inspired by the tales of Bret Harte, this drama centers on a pair of miners suddenly left with an orphaned infant on Christmas Eve 1852. Presented by Sierra Repertory Theatre. $15-$25. 532-3120 or www.sierrarep.org.

• "A Christmas Carol."

Through Dec. 14, Mainstage Theater, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. Charles Dickens' holiday classic about a miser who learns to open his heart. $7-$10. 667-3166.

• "It's a Wonderful Life."

Dec. 5-13, Oasis Ballroom, Oasis Ministries, 6600 Claus Road, Riverbank. Live radio play about a man who learns his true worth during the holidays. Presented by Riverbank Community Theater. $8-$10. 480-2601 or www.rctheater.org.

• David Sedaris' "Season's Greetings" and "Santaland Diaries."

Dec. 19-21, Prospect Theater Project, 520 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Comedic one-acts. $15. 549-9341 or www.prospecttheaterproject.org.