This Week in Theatre: Naughty and nice...or just naughty.

Fall finally arrived on Sunday, not that anyone would notice. However, autumn also brings a start to most theatre companies' 2007-08 season. Things are kicking on Austin's boards. Here're a few shows we're excited about.

If you need to warm up, consider taking in Naughty Austin's Cellbloq. In the words of writer-producer Blake Yelavich, who says it best, "Yes, it's about a bunch of muscular guys in prison, but that doesn't mean it is strictly a gee-aay-why play, as our treatment of Making Porn and Debbie Does Dallas proved. I guarantee everyone with a slightly-off mindset will enjoy it, blush a little and laugh a LOT.... In short, we know how to have fun without making anyone feel 'icky.'" Sounds like a blast to us! Th/Fr/Sa through October 27 at Arts on Real.

Hyde Park Theatre closes its well-received, hot-selling Featuring Loretta this weekend. "A beautiful young woman is pursued by two suitors: one who wants to put her on a pedestal, and one who wants to put her in pornographic films." Great subject, great cast, and a theatre company that does comedy exceedingly well. If you want a lively date night, check this one out. Th/Fr/Sa through September 29 at Hyde Park Theatre.

It's also closing weekend for Hot September Flurries, the dance extravaganza that's been going on all month. Refraction Arts co-hosts, and the final weekend showcases Flurries producer Spank Dance Company. Go see this highly anticipated, annual dance event before it's too late. Fr/Sa/Su through September 30 at the Blue Theater.

Last but not least, the 06-07 B. Iden Payne nominations have been announced! The ceremony, hosted by Austin Circle of Theaters, is on October 21st at St. Edwards University. Take a look at ACOT membership if you want to vote for your favorites!

Check the Ist List for a full listing of this week's theatre doings.

Image from the Arts on Real boxer fundraiser.