Palos Village Players Present James McClure's ‘1959 Pink Thunderbird’

PALOS PARK, IL — The Palos Village Players hit the boards in James McClure’s “1959 Pink Thunderbird” with shows Feb. 23, Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, and March 1 to 2. The double-feature is two plays in one.

“Lone Star” takes place in the cluttered backyard of a small-town Texas bar, Roy, a brawny, macho type who had once been a local high-school hero, is back in town after a hitch in Vietnam and trying to reestablish his position in the community. Joined by his younger brother, Ray (who worships him), Roy sets about consuming a case of beer while regaling Ray with tales of his military and amorous exploits. Apparently Roy cherishes three things above all; his country, his sexy young wife, and his 1959 pink Thunderbird.

“Laundry and Bourbon” is set on the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth’s home in Maynard, Texas on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are whiling away the time folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Palos Park Rec Center, 8901 W. 123rd St.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (first come, first served), adults $25 and seniors.students $23, plus a $2 handling fee.