Katie MacNichol, Bruce Turk, Richard Baird (Back), Paul Turbiak and Sierra Jolene. (Photo: Aaron Rumley)

SOLANA BEACH–North Coast Repertory Theatre closes Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of “At This Evening’s Performance,” an uproarious comedy about a bohemian theatre troupe appearing in an Eastern European police state.

However, there is more drama backstage than onstage, with romantic entanglements, political intrigue and a wildly funny climax. This laugh-a-minute farce will have audiences reveling in the merriment.

Andrew Barnicle directs Sierra Jolene, Kyle Coleridge-Krugh, Paul Turbiak, Bruce Turk, Katie MacNichol, Richard Baird, and John Nutten. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting), Aaron Rumley (Sound), Elisa Benzoni (Costumes), and Andrea Gutierrez (Props). Aaron Rumley is the Stage Manager.

“At This Evening’s Performance previews begin Wednesday, July 12 with Opening Night on Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m. There will be a special talkback on Friday, July 21, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. with Sundays at 7 p.m., through August 6.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach.

Tickets: Previews- $35, week nights – $46; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. $50; Sat. Mat. & Sun. Night – $43. Seniors, Students, Military – $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.