‘Love/Sick’ opens at LTCC on March 17

The dual sides of love and relationships get a comedic treatment in the play “Love/Sick” by John Cariani, which will be staged at Lake Tahoe Community College from March 17-26.

Considered quirky, humorous, and poignant, “Love/Sick” is a darker cousin to Cariani’s play “Almost, Maine”, which was a big at LTCC a few years ago. 

“Love/Sick” is a collection of nine slightly twisted short plays. Set on a Friday night in an “alternate suburban reality,” this fast-paced romp explores the pain and joy that comes with being in love. While each play contains different characters and storylines, put them all together and they chart the journey of a relationship from the first meeting to the end – or the beginning again.

Eighteen local actors make up the nine couples featured in “Love/Sick,” including Honora Bowen, Tessa Dixon, Carolin Hansa, Conrad Iacobellis, Thomas Lopez, Karoline Magee, Kurt Munger, Aletha Nelligan, Ginger Nicolay-Davis, Kristian Peterson, Brett Robinson, Joanie San Agustin, Amanda Sanderson, Elliott Smart, and Ashley Wallick, all of South Lake Tahoe; Fritz Schlottman of Dayton; and Dave Anderson of Gardnerville.

Performances are March 17 and 18 at 7:30pm, March 23-25 at 7:30pm, and matinée performances March 19 and 26 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 general admission, and $5 for seniors, groups of eight or more, children under 13, and students with a valid student ID. Tickets may be purchased in advance at LTCC’s bookstore; the box office will be open for ticket sales one hour prior to all performances.