McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for cocaine and isolation, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter, meet in a seedy motel room in Oklahoma City. Agnes stays at a hotel in hopes of avoiding her physically abusive ex-husband, Jerry, who was just released from prison. She lets Peter sleep platonically on her floor, but not long after she promotes him to the bed. Matters become more complicated as Jerry returns, expecting to resume their relationship. On top of that, there‘s a hidden bug infestation problem that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores – which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories and twisted psychological motives.
Experience Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, passion, and tragedy. When Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers from feuding families, meet by chance, they fall deeply in love—but their families’ bitter rivalry threatens to tear them apart.
Filled with romance, conflict, secrets, and unforgettable moments, Romeo & Juliet is a powerful story of love against all odds. Don’t miss this captivating production of one of the world’s most enduring love stories.
Love. Fate. Tragedy. One unforgettable story.
Featuring the musical talents of William Rose and the Lake Charles Symphony, don’t miss this once in a lifetime take on a classic story.
Music by: Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by: Steven Sater
Book by: Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
Performance Dates:
April 21st-April 24th at 7;00pm
April 24th at 2:00pm
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.