March 1-11: “The Cover of Life” (Houma)

At Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, 7829 Main St. Three rural Louisiana brothers are deployed during World War II, leaving behind their wives, who decide to move in with the boys’ mother. The dramatic play touches on the hardships faced by the wives, a struggle for independence and introspective self-value as a reporter from Life Magazine offers perspective to the rural-born and rural-raised women. Tickets cost $12. (985) 876-4278.