“The Wild Duck”: Ion Theatre Co. presents a reading of the Ibsen classic as part of its yearlong “Intimate Ibsen” series at spaces around the county. San Diego Rep co-founder D.W. Jacobs directs. Before the reading, Brian Johnston, a leading Ibsen scholar, hosts a symposium and audience discussion. Symposium: 4 p.m. Monday, Lyceum Space, Horton Plaza. Reading: 7 p.m., same date and location. $10 suggested donation; (619) 374-6894 or iontheatre.com.
“Driving Miss Daisy”: The Moonlight Cultural Foundation presents a “WordsWork” series reading of Alfred Uhry's play about the bond between an elderly Southern woman and her African-American chauffeur. Kathy Brombacher directs Antonio T.J. Johnson, Joe Powers and Sandra Ellis-Troy. 7:30 p.m. Monday, the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista. Free; (760) 639-6199 or moonlightstage.com/events.
“The Venus Hottentot's Extreme Makeover”: Vox Nova Theatre Co. presents a staged reading of this new musical work, with book and lyrics by Karole Foreman and music by Ruff Yeager. It's part of the company's “Supernova” new play festival. 7:30 p.m. June 3 and 5 p.m. June 7, Lyceum Space, Horton Plaza. $15 suggested donation at door (no reservations required); voxnovatheatrecompany.com.
“Woman Before a Glass”: Dana Case directs a staged reading of Lanie Robertson's work about the iconoclastic art collector Peggy Guggenheim, as part of New Village Arts' ongoing playreading series. 7:30 p.m. June 16, New Village Arts Theatre, 2787-B State St., Carlsbad. $5; (760) 433-3245 or newvillagearts.org.
“Science-Squared”: Write Out Loud presents this reading of a series of stories about technology and mechanization; 2 p.m. June 21, Cygnet Theatre, 6663-N El Cajon Blvd., College Area. $10-$12.50; for info, call managing director Walter Ritter, (619) 297-8953.
