Wednesday, April 1, 2015

"OTHER DESERT CITIES"

The actors of “Other Desert Cities” rehearse a scene in preparation for the show’s opening at Eunice Players' Theatre. Kayla Petitjean and Travis Fontenot, at left, play siblings Brooke and Trip Wyeth, children of Polly and Lyman Wyeth, played by Cindy Pitre and Vincent P. Barras at right. This scene captures a pivotal moment as the characters discuss a book Brooke has written that her parents do not want published. Evening performances will be held April 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 at 7:00 p.m. A matinee will be held Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Dinner theatre (with steak and trimmings) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Ruby's on Second St., with the performance immediately following. All seats are $12; dinner is an additional $20. Tickets can be purchased at David Ltd. Salon and Charming Interiors in Eunice, or by calling 546-0163 or 466-3342 to charge by phone. The theatre is located at 121 S. Second St. in Eunice. This play includes adult language and very brief use of smoking of herbal cigarettes. Season tickets are still available for $25, which allows the bearer entrance to the season’s 3 shows, the ability to make seating reservations, an invitation to the Irving Awards, and a ballot for the awards. Patron and angel packages are also available.