What: Directed by Rebecca Engle, the play is a quirky comedy about mail-order brides, by the Pulitzer-winning author of "Crimes of the Heart." Through lean years and lucky ones on the untamed Western frontier, two enterprising pioneer couples chase love, success and the elusive promise of abundance.

When: Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 13-15, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 20-22, 8 p.m.

Where: LeFevre Theatre, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga

Ticket information: $6 for SMC students, $10 for SMC staff and non-SMC students, $15 general admission.

Contact: Performing Arts (925) 631-4670