Boise Little Theater opens its season with Steven Dietz’s play “Becky’s New Car,” a comic cruise through one woman’s mid-life crisis. The play was commissioned in 2008 by Charlie Studebaker, who wanted to do something unusual for his wife’s birthday. Since its premiere, the play has garnered critical praise. Becky Foster (Courtney Ransom) works in middle management at a used car dealership. After 28 years of marriage, she’s looking for a little excitement — which she gets when a grief-stricken millionaire offers her a new life. Be careful what you wish for!

Dana Oland