Profile Theatre's year of Neil Simon opens with a full production of "Fools," in which the young schoolteacher, Leon Tolchinsky, discovers he has fallen victim to the curse of stupidity cast upon the village of Kulyenchikov, Russia. In order to overcome the curse, Tolchinsky must use his cunning to educate the young, off-limits Sophia, winning her hand along the way. Performance times vary. For information and ticket prices, call 503-242-0080 or visit www.profiletheatre.org. Oct. 15-Nov. 16. Theater! Theater!, 3430 SE Belmont Ave.