Directed by Guest Artist Jason Hays, “Betty’s Summer Vacation” opened Friday, Feb. 22, with performances Feb. 23-24. Upcoming shows are March 1-3 at Rio Grande’s Gallery Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m., and Sundays are at 2 p.m.

Betty is looking forward to her summer share at the ocean. But her housemates could change all that. There’s Trudy, who chatters incessantly; Sexy lout Buck, who’s pathologically on the make with women; and sweet, withdrawn Keith, who carries a shovel, a mysterious hatbox, and just may be a serial killer. When the emotionally anarchic landlady, Mrs. Siezmagraff, moves in and invites a crazy derelict to dinner, the vacation becomes more and more of a strain for poor Betty. Not to mention there seems to be a laugh track coming from the ceiling that no one seems able to silence. Death, destruction, mayhem — Betty finds it all in her seaside retreat.

Note: This play contains adult content and is recommended for mature audiences only.

Suggested donations: $6 general public, $3 students and seniors. Proceeds benefit the Dance and Drama Scholarship Fund.