Follow two lost souls who come together under the most unusual circumstance in “Be Here Now,” an insightful and charmingly funny play performed by Whitefish Theatre Company this weekend. 

Surrounded by painfully cheerful co-workers, Bari is deeply cynical and woefully underemployed working at a small-town fulfillment center. As her despair reaches new heights, Bari develops a medical condition with a side effect that turns her into a happy, hopeful, believer in love. But what if curing this condition will return her to her misery? As Bari navigates her relationship with Mike, whom she must pull out of the darkness, this wise and quirky comedy asks what we are willing to do for love and happiness — and to create meaning in our lives. 

“Be Here Now” is directed by Justin Ghostlight, returning to the director's chair after his sold out production of “Witch” last season. Cast members include Amy Galt as Bari, Andrew Matulionis as Matt, Stephanie Miller as Luanna, and JeAnna Wisher as Patty.   

This Black Curtain reading will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan.18 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Two performances will be held Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.   

As a Black Curtain production, there will be minimal staging, set and props and actors will be reading from a script. This performance also contains adult language and other mature themes.  

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org., at the Box Office at 1 Central Avenue in Whitefish or by calling 862-5371. Box Office Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and one hour before a performance. The production is sponsored by John and Marianne Evenhuis and Bet and Doug Wise.