Opening: May 21 @8 pm and continues on May 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 @ 8 pm  and again Sunday May 31 @ 2 pm  at the Dore Theatre

Tickets available an hour prior to the show and can be reserved by calling (661) 654-3150

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The CSU Bakersfield Theatrefest presents, “The Gamester” written by Freyda Thomas, which is set to open Thursday, May 21 at the Doré Threatré, at 8 p.m.

Zoe Saba directs this rendition of the production, “The Gamester.” This French farce sets around Valere and his two competing passions: his love for a woman and his love for gambling.By farce meaning an exaggerated, extravagant and entertaining comedy.

Mateo Lara, English major and stage manager of the play, has the important job of keeping everyone organized backstage, calling all the cues and making sure the actors have everything they need.

“I am the link to the actors and the crew as well as the director and everyone in between,”  said. A job he has done before. This quarter’s production is particularly spectacular to Lara. “The play is about an addicted gambler named Valere, who must choose between leaving behind his old ways and living a just life with his love Angelique.

The play incorporates music and dance and is definitely sexy and funny,” he said, “The actors are wonderful and the crew, the director and everyone involved are amazing,” he said. Lara’s final comment is, “The audience should know it is filled with innuendo, music, and dance. It is a splendid visual display of French style…Go watch the show, you’ll be in for a treat. The [play] set was designed by an amazing CSUB student that is showcased along with the director’s and all the crew’s spectacular work.”