The American Stage Youth Ensemble presents its inaugural performance, C'est la Vie, a New York-style cabaret of songs embracing life by artists like John Hartford, Nat King Cole and John Lennon. The teens featured in the show have participated in programs offered by American Stage Summer Camp, and include Kelsey Crawford, Lauren Duvall, Ben Falk, Ben Jenkins, Ian Muentener, Cari Osborne and Geena Williams. Julie Rowe directs the ensemble, with all proceeds to benefit the American Stage Scholarship Fund, which enables students to attend American Stage camps and classes for a reduced rate or for free. Mon., Dec. 17, 7 p.m., American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg, $5, americanstage.org.