‘Of Mice and Men’ set for Saturday at SLU
The National Players Tour 63 will present John Steinbeck’s classic “Of Mice and Men” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.
“Celebrated for their unique and innovative theatrical productions, the National Players present this tragic and endearing story, which follows the mismatched friendship of two displaced migrant ranch workers in depression-era California — George Milton, a small man with big dreams, and Lennie Small, a large but simple man,” said C. Roy Blackwood, interim director of Columbia Theatre.
“When George’s dreams seem within reach, his compassion is tested through Lennie’s mistakes, and the two discover what makes true men and true friends.”
Now celebrating its 63rd anniversary season, National Players has earned a distinctive place in American theater by bringing innovative and accessible productions to audiences across the country.
Tickets range from $30 to $36 and are available at the Columbia Theatre box office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (985) 543-4371. Patrons may also get tickets online at http://www.columbiatheatre.org.