Theatre--Performance

Brett Faulkner, Michael Sanchez, Vincent P. Barras, Deborah D. Ardoin, Angelle Driggs

The comedy, A Nice Family Gathering, has opened at Eunice Players’ Theatre but performances continue this weekend and through next week.  The two-act heart-warming comedy, written by Phil Olson and directed by Jody L. Powell, is a timely fit for the Thanksgiving season.

As the players take the stage, the audience finds the Lundeen family gathered for the first Thanksgiving since Dad died.  His presence, however, is felt by middle son, Carl, as Dad beseeches him to tell his wife of 35 years that he loved her.  The situation gets complicated by Carl’s own feelings of neglect, and when Jerry, Dad’s old golfing buddy, shows up to dinner as Mom’s “date”.

Humor drives the play through family situations that everyone will find familiar - including sibling rivalry and odd dinner fare - but at the story’s heart lies the touching realization that letting loved ones know they are truly loved is a necessity for eternal peace.

Evening performances will be held November 5 and 9-11 at 7:00 p.m.  A matinee will be held Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m.  Dinner theatre (with steak and trimmings) is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Nick's on Second St., with the performance immediately following.  Individual tickets for the show ($10 each/$15 extra for dinner) can be purchased over the phone with Visa and Master Card by calling 457-2156 or 546-0163, or they can be picked up at David Ltd. Hair Salon at 204 S. Second St. in Eunice.  More information can be found on EPT’s Facebook page or at www.euniceplayers.blogspot.com.