The Sul Ross State University theatre program brings live performance back to the Big Bend with “Failure: A Love Story” by Philip Dawkins. Step into 1928 Chicago, and follow the loves and losses of the Fail family in this funny and quirky music-filled tale.

“This sweet play touches on loss and how love and family get us through tough times, which is a fitting show for this past year,” said director Eva Gil. “The fun part of this live-radio adaptation is how it showcases our students’ talents. We have a Foley artist creating sound effects on the spot every night, and five actors creating over 20 characters. It’s a whimsical play.”

“Failure: A Love Story” runs weekends June 25-27, July 2-3, and July 9-11, with no performance on July 4. All shows begin at 8 p.m. at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine. Tickets may be purchased at door, or in advance at the François Fine Arts Building, room 106, on the university campus.

For more information or to make reservations, contact the Sul Ross Fine Arts Office at finearts@ sulross.edu, or call 432-837-8218.