Ugly Lies the Bone

Jess returns from three military tours in Afghanistan a broken person. She’s left feeling depressed and angry until she’s introduced to virtual reality, which transports her into a more mobile and manageable world. At the center of this production is the talented Karen Bombardier who gives us a layered Jess—not always sympathetic, but always authentic. Thu 8pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm; Through 5/25; $12-$18; Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Boulevard; (916) 960-3036; bigideatheatre.org.