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Back Alley opens ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga.

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" opens Friday, May 5, in Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga., for nine performances presented by Back Alley Productions.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" opens Friday, May 5, in Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga., for nine performances presented by Back Alley Productions. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" opens Friday, May 5, in Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga., for nine performances presented by Back Alley Productions.

If you go

› What: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’› Where: Mars Theater, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga.› When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 12-13, 19-20; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 7, 14, 21› Admission: $15 and $12› For more information: 706-996-8350

photo “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” opens Friday, May 5, in Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga., for nine performances presented by Back Alley Productions.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” opens Friday, May 5, in Mars Theater in LaFayette, Ga., for nine performances presented by Back Alley Productions.

The classic Ken Kesey tale follows the the antics of rebellious Randle Patrick McMurphy, who fakes insanity in order to serve a criminal sentence in a mental hospital rather than in prison. McMurphy’s charisma empowers the ward patients, but the stakes grow dangerous when McMurphy crosses tyrannical Nurse Ratched.

Emily Miller, a veteran of Back Alley productions, is making her directing debut with this show. Jared Nipper, cast as McMurphy, is making his debut in a Back Alley production.

Rebecca Lapp, a veteran of Back Alley shows, is cast as steely Nurse Ratched.

For more information: 706-996-8350.