Farce of Nature at Barn Lot Theater

Farce of Nature highlights a day in the life of the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas. D. Gene Wilburn owns a fishing lodge that has fallen on hard times, but that’s the least of his worries on this day. His discontented wife, Wanelle, is frustrated with their love life and believes D. Gene has a wandering eye. His gun-happy ex-cop sister, Maxie, uses the lodge as a safe house to protect mob snitch Carmine DeLuca, who is in the witness protection program.

D. Gene’s son, Ty returns home from his acting job in Chicago to patch up his relationship with his long-time girlfriend, Jenna, whose patience has reached the breaking point after months of waiting for him. Meanwhile, Ty’s flirtatious boss, Lola, follows her “boy toy” to Arkansas, creating a huge mess for Ty and the entire Wilburn family. And THEN Lola’s gangster husband Sonny shows up!

Will D. Gene impress potential investor Roxanne Thorne enough to help save the lodge—and maybe even his marriage—amidst potential shootouts, odd disguises, and wild animal attacks? At the delightfully chaotic climax of this play, love blossoms, truths are revealed, and the lives of all—family, guests, and gangsters alike—change in incredible and surprising ways. This side-splittingly funny comedy is guaranteed to win you over—hook, line, and sinker!

Show dates are June 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances, and 2:30 PM on Sundays (Central Time)

Barn Lot Theater Ticket Prices-General Admission:
Regular: $15.00
Senior Citizen (55+) $13.00
Student: $13.00
Preschool: $8.00