“You’re always a witness, always standing around watching what’s happening. Scribbling in your book what other people do. You have to get in the middle of it … take sides … make a contribution to the fight. Any fight. The one you believe in.” But can one stay neutral, even being far away from the war in Mississippi? A drafted World War II soldier will discover the answer, along with a few other lessons not covered in the field manual, in Neil Simon’s Tony Award winning comedy, Biloxi Blues playing in The Edward K. Daniels Auditorium at Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, Ohio, November 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and on November 13 at 3:30 p.m.

Eugene Morris Jerome (played by Deven Rine) and five other newly inducted soldiers form the latest bunch of recruits at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi. As Eugene sets out to learn about life and love, he must also learn to live with this ragtag group of soldiers that share only one thing in common, the need to survive. And they will, if they can get past the food, the bog, and their eccentric, short-tempered Sergeant (Bryan Kessinger).

Biloxi Blues also features the talents of: Kelly Devine, Jenna Horick, Quinn Pickering-Polstra, Cody Pollard, Charlie Stevenson, Michael White, and Dusty Willoughby.

Biloxi Blues is directed by Rainee Angles and stage managed by Kat Castle, with production design by Abraham Martin and costume design by Laura Martin. Fulfilling other crew positions are: Brent Angles, Austin Daniels, Brandon Dickey, Hannah Hengler, Alicia Jones, Mark Holmes, Caleb Macaluso, Samantha Manns, Megan Marvin, Jenna Milstead, Matt Olaker, Lisa Tilton, and Leo Young

Tickets for Biloxi Blues are on sale now and can be pre-ordered, for only $6, by visiting www.sscctheatre.com. All Major credit cards are accepted. At the door, tickets are $8 for general admission and $6 for student and faculty, with ID. Veterans will be admitted to the production for free on Friday night, and at $6 on Saturday and Sunday. Biloxi Blues is not child friendly.

2011 –  2012 Season Tickets are also available now and can be purchased online for only $15. The 2011 – 2012 season includes performances of Biloxi Blues, The Laramie Project, An Evening with Durang, and Annie. Purchasing a season ticket can save you up to $9.

For more information about Biloxi Blues, tickets, the 2011 – 2012 season, and other SSCC Theatre productions, please visit www.sscctheatre.com.