Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents ‘Native Gardens’ at McAninch Arts Center

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, the professional equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2.

Two yards. One fence. Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and his very pregnant wife, doctoral candidate Tania, have purchased their first home, which is next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. Soon a disagreement over a long-standing fence line derails Pablo and Tania’s plans for the American Dream and erupts into an outrageous clash of taste, class, privilege and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose in this must-see comedy, according to a news release.

“Native Gardens” was commissioned by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park where it debuted in 2016.

Additional engagements quickly followed at the Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater (2017), Washington D.C.’s Arena Stage (2017), Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater (2017), San Diego’s The Old Globe Theatre (2018) and the Pasadena Playhouse (2018). American Theater Magazine listed it as one of the top 10 plays produced in 2018-2019.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $44. For tickets or more information, visit AtTheMAC.org or call 630-942-4000. The Box Office is open noon – 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and two hours prior to performance.

Please note: this play contains adult themes and language.