Sept. 11–12. Rodney M. Rice directs local actors in a staged reading of playwright A.M. Dean’s new drama about interspecies communication. Not appropriate for young audiences. Audience members have the opportunity to offer feedback. The Friday performance is followed by a reception. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), Back Office Studio, 13 N. Washington, Ypsi. $10 suggested donation in advance at ntgypsi.org & (if available) at the door.