“Tales of the Lost Formicans,” told by aliens who look just like people, is a warm, quirky story of a family trying to cope with the father’s case of Alzheimer’s disease. Question-and-answer sessions will follow the Nov. 7, 8, 13 and 14 performances.

Directed by William Pope.L, a performance artist and lecturer in theater at Bates, all performances will be in Schaeffer Theatre. General admission is $6 and $3 for students and seniors. The Schaeffer Theatre box office opens one hour prior to performances. Call 207-786-6161 Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. for more ticket information.