On the first two days of '11, check out the South Sound's "first all star acting company" as they delve into the Christian Doyle creation and newborn area favorite, Joe's Diner. Doyle, the name behind The Outfit Theatre Company, promises with Joe's Diner an evening of slapstick, improv, zany situations and guest stars. OK -  we came up with the "zany" part, but you know we're right.

[Lakewood Playhouse, 8 p.m. Jan. 1, 2 p.m. Jan. 2, $14.50, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood, 253.588.0042]