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‘Boys’ Life’ opens at Chattanooga State

Rehearsing a scene from "Boys' Life" are, in foreground from left, Richard Nichols, Tripp Ladd, Ike Hannah and Rachel Goldsmith.
Rehearsing a scene from "Boys' Life" are, in foreground from left, Richard Nichols, Tripp Ladd, Ike Hannah and Rachel Goldsmith. Rehearsing a scene from "Boys' Life" are, in foreground from left, Richard Nichols, Tripp Ladd, Ike Hannah and Rachel Goldsmith.

The Professional Actor Training Program at Chattanooga State Community College will present “Boys’ Life” in three performances this weekend in the Humanities Building on campus, 4501 Amnicola Highway.

Written by Howard Korder, “Boys’ Life” traces the misadventures of three former college buddies now seeking to make their way in the big city. The play is about male narcissism and never-ending adolescence.

Jack, a cynic and a father, is on the lookout for a possible mistress. Phil, the innocent of the three, is tired of not being taken seriously. And Don, who has a wicked combination of good looks and amorality, looks for someone other than his girlfriend to see if he “could get away with it.”

The cast includes graduating students Ike Hannah, Tripp Ladd, Alex Clay, Nicole Riedel, Rachel Goldsmith, Rachel Burdyshaw, Johanna Fredrickson, Selena Calecas and Richard Nichols, a 2017 PATP graduate. “Boys’ Life” is directed by Dylan Kussman.

“Boys’ Life” is for mature audiences due to adult language and themes. It is not suitable for children.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 29. Admission is free.

For more information: 423-697-3246.