The McNeese State University Theatre Bayou Players have released the schedule for the 2008-09 season. According to Anita Tritico of the department of performing arts, McNeese Theatre Season 69 includes the following productions:

• “Blithe Spirit,” by Noel Coward, October 8-12. This classic farce is set in the living room of Charles Condomine, a British novelist, and his wife Ruth, who invite friends over for a séance with Madame Arcati, a psychic medium. Wacky romps, surprising twists and disaster ensue when Charles’ first wife appears and refuses to return to the spirit world. Directed by Lewis Whitlock, assistant professor of performing arts.

• “Two Rooms,” by Lee Blessing, Nov. 12-16. An American professor is blindfolded and held hostage in a cell in the Middle East while his wife waits for him at home, pressured by government representatives and an aggressive journalist. Directed by Charles McNeely, associate professor of performing arts. “Two Rooms” is an American College Theatre Festival production.

• “Drums of War,” by master puppeteer Theadora Skipitares, March 4-5, 2009. A Greek tragedy with 11 actors wielding 100 puppets and masks ranging in size from tiny to gargantuan. The world of meddling gods, the fantastical Helen of Troy and battles of superheroes come to life through puppetry, dance, video projections and scenic effects.

• “Wait Until Dark,” by Frederick Knott, April 29-May 3. In this mystery thriller, a blind Greenwich Village housewife becomes the target of three criminals searching for heroin hidden in a doll, which her husband transported from Canada. Directed by Joy Pace, performing arts instructor.

Season subscriptions are $45 for adults and $30 for senior citizens, youth in grades K-12, and McNeese faculty and staff. All subscriptions support McNeese Theatre scholarships and book stipends and are available for purchase online at www.mcneese.edu/theatre. For more information on these productions, or to purchase tickets, contact the box office at 337-475-5043.