The Anton Chekhov Book Club Returns, Moving Dock Theatre Company at Stage 773, through Sept 23 (Fridays only). In just 80 minutes, the four “book club” members perform page-to-stage adaptations of six Chekhov short stories. MSB
Bloodshot, Solo Celebration at Greenhouse Theater Center, through Sept. 10. Playwright Douglas Post and actor Simon Slater deliver a murder mystery steeped in London noir as rich and romantic as the sweat generated by the lone actor recounting the tale of mendacity, revenge, deception and double-crosses. MSB
A Red Line Runs Through It, Second City e.t.c., in an open run. Laugh at all the timely sketches focusing on trending topics like Black Girl Magic, controversial local news and drag tips for straight men. SCM
Three Hotels, Bluebird Arts at Athenaeum Theatre, through Sept. 17. Jon Robin Baitz’s two-person play soars on forceful yet understated performances by Dave Belden and Jaimelyn Gray as a couple seeking salvation (not in a religious sense) against a background of international business exploitation. JA
—By Abarbanel, Barnidge and Morgan