Eclipse Theatre’s ‘Curse of the Starving Class’  

8 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 30, 31; 2 p.m. Jan. 24, 25, 31; 2 p.m. Feb. 1 

Eclipse Theatre LA’s production of “Curse of the Starving Class,” which won Sam Shepard the 1977 Obie Award for Best New American Play, is a darkly comic, emotionally charged play that explores the crumbling American dream through the lens of a dysfunctional family on the brink. This play deals with adult themes and strong language, and is not intended for young audiences. Tickets ($24.34 including fees) are available at www.atthemain.org.