In The Others, the Theatre Ensemble of Color sheds light on the roles of the “slaves, strumpets, bastards, shrews, whores, monsters, witches, aliens and infidels” in Shakespeare’s plays. Performances take place Jan. 13-15 at SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland); tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tix: $15-$20. 828-5600. space538.org.