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Brothers in the Desert of Dreams | Lafayette Louisiana News
Sam Shepard’s razor-sharp “True West” explodes onto the stage in a raw, brotherly battle set against the dusty California desert of the 80s. Directed by theater student Joseph Vidibill—who brings his own sibling scars to the helm—the play pits screenwriter Austin (Michael Bunker) against his chaotic, alcoholic brother Lee (Cooper Helm), whose arrival unravels Austin’s carefully curated world. With intense performances and layered family dynamics, the production dives into identity, rivalry, and the desperate hunger for validation. Vidibill’s vision invites audiences to feel the emotional…
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