LEWISTON — Following its sell-out production of “Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington” in February, Out of the Box Theater Company will present another theatrical classic, “Death of a Salesman,” by Arthur Miller.

Called “The Great American Tragedy,” the play tells the story of Willy Loman, a man who is all too human in his attempts to live the American dream, and who ultimately fails.

“Death of a Salesman” is set in New York City in 1949, in the Loman house, the lone remnant of a Brooklyn neighborhood now hemmed in by apartment buildings that dwarf the home and suck the sunshine so that even a little garden is impossible.

Willy, age 63, (played by Mark Hazard) finds himself a relic of a bygone culture of personality in sales. His wife, Linda, (Cheryl Reynolds) has loyally supported, encouraged, and loved Willy through everything.

Their two sons, Biff (Matt Delamater) and Happy, (Paul Menezes) are both lost in their own ways. Neither is a source of hope for their aging parents.

Completing the cast directed by Linda Britt are Stan Spilecki as Ben, Willy’s older brother; Patricia Phillips, the other woman; Gerry Therrien, Charley, the neighbor; Michael Litchfield, Bernard, the Loman brothers’ childhood friend and the butt of their teasing; John Blanchette, Howard, Willy’s boss; Ryan Dubois, Stanley, the waiter at Frank’s Chop House; and Araminta Matthews, Miss Forsythe. The double roles of Jenny and Letta will be played by Ellen Peters on the first weekend and by Alice Ruvane the second.

Handling production are Spilecki, set and light design; Michelle Washburn, lighting operator; Jackie McDonald, producer; Steve Mortimer, sound; Rachel Morin, publicist; Sue Brown, costumer; Patricia Phillips, props; Jeff Soifer, poster design, lobby photos and scenic photography; and Melody Driscoll, prompter.

The play contains mature language.

Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at DownStage at L/A Arts, 5 Canal St. Alley, off Pine Street. Matinees will be at 2 p.m. on Aug. 8 and 15. For tickets, $10, call 782-7228 or vist www.laarts.org.