May 7, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

Tickets for the Umpqua Actor’s Community Theatre production of The Cuckoo Clock, go on sale this Friday at 12:00 p.m. This will be the final production of the 2025-2026 season.

A synopsis said The Cuckoo Clock is a heartfelt and poignant exploration of family bonds, loss and the complexities of growing up amid adversity. The play centers on Ethel, a weary grandmother in her sixties, raising her troubled fifteen-year-old grandson, Mark. The story is filled with the themes of love, regret, and the scars left by a troubled past.

The new drama was written by local playwright Marty Follose. It will premiere on Thursday, June 4th. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with sparkling cider and light refreshments, followed by a red-carpet event at 5:45 p.m. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Show dates continue through June 21st. This production contains depictions and discussions of suicide and substance abuse and is recommended for audiences over age 12. Purchase tickets at www.uact-theatre.com