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Theater at Bates to stage "Tales of the Lost Formicans"

LEWISTON, Maine -- Theater at Bates will stage seven performances of Constance Congdon's comedy "Tales of the Lost Formicans" at Bates College Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.

"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.