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The SCE Wilshire Players theater troop will perform “Encounters” this Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 at The Gallery Theater in Anaheim; performances begin at 8 p.m. “Encounters” features one acts and monologues by students in the SCE English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. The group, opening its 16th season this weekend, is directed by instrucor Dr. Foroud Beigi.

“The Wilshire Players theater group allows English-language learners an opportunity to practicie their language acquisition while exploring classic litterature and plays as well as learning new skills such as stage performance,” says Beigi.

Included in this weekend’s show are “The Zoo Story” by Edward Albee, “Who’s On First?” by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, “The Tape” by Jose Rivera, and “Synthetic Pink” by Sam Shepard.  Both performances are free to the public; call 714.630.9870 for reservations.

The Gallery Theater is located at 3152 East La Palma Avenue, Suite G, in Anaheim. For more information about the Wilshire Players or the performances, contact the ESL Program at 714.808.4638.