McNeese Theatre Bayou Players will present “The Long Christmas Ride Home” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-14 with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 15, with performances in Ralph Squires Recital Hall of the Shearman Fine Arts Center at McNeese State University.

“The Long Christmas Ride Home” combines various theatrical forms, a humorous and heart-wrenching play, beautifully written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paula Vogel. This family drama, where past, present and future collide on a snowy Christmas Eve, proves that magic can be found in the simplest events of life.

Staged as a “puppet play with actors,” the action provides a moving and memorable study of an American family careening near the edge of oblivion. The production is for mature audiences. “The Long Christmas Ride Home” is McNeese Theatre’s American College Theatre Festival production. Joy Pace is director.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens, McNeese faculty/staff and students (K-12). McNeese students are admitted free with a valid ID. The box office is open 10 days prior to production of the opening date from 6-8 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. For reservations, call (337) 475-5043.