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‘True West’ by award-winning American playwright, Sam Shepard is at Planet Ant Theatre

Nov. 8th through Nov. 24th

True West by Sam Shepard (Planet Ant Theatre)

Like happy endings? You’re not going to get one.

Calling all play enthusiasts, dark comedy lovers, people with good taste and those looking to gasp and perhaps fall out of their seats! Through November 24th, the Planet Ant Theatre presents “True West” by celebrated and award-winning American playwright, Sam Shepard.

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Shepard‘s “True West” dives headfirst into the double nature of humans to the point when reality and right from wrong can be confusing.

True West by Sam Shepard at Planet Ant, Drew Parker and Scott Sanford (Nicole Alef)

“True West” by Sam Shepard

November 8th - November 24th

Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck

True West is about a screenwriter, who is house-sitting for his mother in Southern California when his estranged brother, a petty thief, unexpectedly arrives. Tensions rise between the brothers, roles reverse, and chaos ensues confronting their shared past and strained relationship, culminating in a raw and explosive exploration of family and identity.

Tickets can be purchased here or at Planet Ant Theatre’s box office.

Drew Park and Scott Sanford in True West by Sam Shepard (Nicole Alef)

Cast & Crew:

Cast: Drew Parker, Scott Sanford, Karen Southworth, Dan Tice

Creative:

Directed by Kymberli Skye

Produced by Mike McGettigan

Marketing by Emily Clark

“True West” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com


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