North Central College presents "Time Wasted," a play written by E. H. Lupton and directed by North Central senior Sarah Fons. The story centers on the relationship between daughter Julia and her alcoholic mother Nancy and their struggle to communicate after many years of separation and a lifetime of addiction. Five performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 8-9 in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/show.