StageRight takes stage north—to East Hollywood High

Take a sentimental journey with StageRight Theater Company as it proudly presents Arlene Hutton’s tale of love and hope in the era of the big bands, “Last Train to Nibroc” June 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on June 25, at East Hollywood High, 2185 South 3600 West in West Valley City. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Call 801-292-0741 for reservations or information.

In December 1940, an east-bound cross-country train carries the bodies of the great American writers Nathaniel West and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Also on board is May, who shares her seat with a charming young flyer, Raleigh. Religious and bookish, May plans to be a missionary. Raleigh has been given a medical discharge and, inspired by West and Fitzgerald, is heading to New York to be a writer. As the journey progresses they discover they are from neighboring Appalachian towns, and he (Raleigh) decides to change trains for Kentucky, promising to take May to the next Nibroc Festival. Thus starts a three-year adventure where we share the lives of May and Raleigh as they find out about laughter, life, prejudice and what it takes to bring two hearts together.

Maryann Kimball Broberg directs, with Mara Lefler as May and Dallyn Steenerson as Raleigh.