There aren’t any big dance numbers in the Iowa State production of “True West.” Audiences will not see any dramatic fight scenes or a large cast singing the final song.

Those who do attend will see a four-person cast of local actors portraying characters who are down to earth.

Jonathan Anderson, freshman in pre-business, plays Lee in the show.

Anderson says “True West” is a very unique and realistic story about how people can find similarities among themselves — even through differences.

“Everyone basically experiences the same kind of emotion,” Anderson says.

“True West” is the story of two different brothers who both come home to see their mother. The brothers, Lee and Austin, are polar opposites — Lee is a petty thief and Austin is a college graduate and screenwriter. Austin is writing a screenplay and problems arise when Lee starts to offer advice.

The play shows how the two struggle with their differences and try to find a resolution to their conflict.

Anderson says his character changes significantly throughout the play.

“When he is put in different situations, Lee reacts differently to mirror other characters, specifically Austin,” Anderson says.

Jordan Whalen, junior in English, plays Austin, and says the story of “True West” is very complex. He says as soon as you get to know one of the characters, their perception changes and your point of view is also changed.

“[‘True West’] is really a window into two people’s lives,” says Whalen. “It’s a very realistic script.”

The play, with its small cast, is being portrayed on a set that comprises only a kitchen and an alcove.

Whalen says the small cast and small set lend themselves to a dialogue-heavy script. As a result, the focus of the play must be more on the development of the relationship between the two brothers than a normal play.

“There isn’t a lot of clich‚ action,” Whalen says. “You have to put more emphasis on the words and what is being said.”

Anderson says everyone will be able to enjoy this play and its relationships, whether they have siblings or not.

“I think anyone that has a brother or sister, or even just a good friend, will be able to identify,” Anderson says.

What: “True West”

Where: Fisher Theater

When: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5-7, 13 and Dec. 4

Cost: $7 student, $13 adults