The Belle of Amherst

Jackie Vanderbeck portrays poet Emily Dickinson in this intimate and thoughtful one-woman show. Under the direction of Janis Stevens—who knows a thing or two about one-woman shows—Vanderbeck relies on subtle nuances to embody a literary genius who was also a self-acknowledged social oddball. W 12:30 & 6:30pm, Th 6:30pm, F 8pm, Sa 2 & 8pm, Su 2pm. Through 5/8. Sacramento Theatre Company on the Pollock Stage, 1419 H St.; (916) 443-6722; www.sactheatre.org.