Visiting Mr. Green

4 Visiting Mr. GreenGary S. Martinez depicts the title character, and the first time he hobbles across the stage to answer a knocking door, he appears so weak, you want to jump out of your chair and help him as he stumbles along. But help is on the other side of the door in the form of a young Ross Gardiner (nicely portrayed by Ryan Blanning). Both are reluctant participants in this forced relationship: Ross is ordered by the court to make weekly visits to Mr. Green after a reckless driving conviction that involved the elderly man. Under the delicate thumb of director Marie Bain, the empathetic performances keep you rooting for this unusual friendship and ultimate resolution. W 12:30 & 6:30pm, Th 6:30pm, F 8pm, Sa 2 & 8pm. Through 5/4. $12-$35. Pollock Stage at Wells Fargo Pavilion, 1419 H St.; (916) 443-6722; www.sactheatre.org.