Whitefish Theatre Company presents World War II love story

"Dear Jack, Dear Louise” by Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig will be performed at the O'Shaughnessy Center in a Black Curtain production by Whitefish Theatre Company. 

Directed by Michelle Mank, this touching and humorous love story is inspired by Ludwig's parents' courtship during World War II. 

 U.S. Army Capt. Jack Ludwig is a shy, military doctor stationed in Oregon, who starts writing to Louise Rabiner, a lively, aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet "her someday" if the war will allow. Their romance blossoms through witty correspondence, and they fall in love through letters, despite never meeting in person. But as distance and the war continue, both threaten to end their relationship before it even starts. 

As a Black Curtain production, there will be minimal sets, props and costumes and actors will be reading from scripts. 

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, with two performances on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at whitefishtheatreco.org or by calling 406-862-5371. 

The show is sponsored by Sukey Pfirman and Tim Strand, Masterpiece Carpet One, John and Marianne Evenhuis, Tru Green and an anonymous donor.