Local doctor will stage

‘Love Letters’ Feb. 13-22

Evander Duck Jr. is known for his two specialties — doctor of rehabilitative medicine at his practice across from CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township, and artistic director of Stage East Ensemble, Freehold.

As a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Association, he has acted in commercials and theater productions in New York City and the local area. His latest project is "Love Letters," scheduled to open Feb. 13 at The Arts Center at Ocean Grove, 92 Lawrence Ave., Ocean Grove.

"Love Letters," written by A.R. Gurney, is a play about the human condition and the relationships people form. Jessie Ontiveros is the director, Duck is the executive producer and Julia Hahn is in charge of set design. The cast includes Donald Silva, Cynthia Granville, Charles Balcer and Terri Thomas.

Performances will be held Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 15 and 22 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $25 for seniors, students or groups of 10 or more. For tickets , call (732) 780-8477.

For directions to the theater, call (732) 502-0050.