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TheatreWorks’ “The Great Pretender” brings audiences behind the scenes at a long-running children’s television show (think “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” “Sesame Street” and “Lamb Chop’s Play-Along”).

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Karla is an assistant lifestyle editor with Embarcadero Media, working on arts and features coverage.