The Vanishing Point

The Vanishing PointDisappearing lowlands in coastal Louisiana combined with shifting economic fortunes are seen through the viewpoint of a Cajun family caught up in an intergenerational struggle. There's plenty going on, and playwright Nedra Pezold Roberts manages to combine it all into a tasty gumbo. Ray Tatar, working on a shoestring budget, makes effective use of his mixed professional and community cast, and keeps the narrative simmering. F, Sa 8pm; Su 2pm. Through 4/27. $12-$20. California Stage in the R25 Arts Complex, 2509 R St.; (916) 451-5822; www.calstage.org.