Stage pick of the week

Some audience members might recognize Canadian actress Lynne Griffin from her role in the cult film Strange Brew. Beginning this weekend, she’ll be performing as the nurse in Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Sept. 21-22; 27-29; Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. "B" St., Virginia City. Tickets are $15-$30. Call 847-0600.