LEWISTON — Bates College junior Michelle Schloss is directing “Fuddy Meers,” the story of an amnesiac who must learn the facts of her existence anew each day.

Performances will be Oct. 15-17. Admission is free; there are no seat reservations.

“Fuddy Meers,” a dark comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, depicts a wild day in the life of Claire, who awakens each morning with her memory an empty slate. On the day of the action, she is whisked away into a tumultuous world where she encounters an array of eccentric characters and seeks to discover the truth about her life.

“Fuddy Meers” won raves in its debut at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 1999, sustaining a sold-out run.

The play explores themes of communication, family dynamics and the construction of femininity.

“The main theme is the struggle for communication. Every character has a block they can’t seem to get through to realize or to reveal their truth,” Schloss said. “So we find out some characters aren’t who they say they are. And eventually Claire realizes the whole truth.”

Schloss, an English major and theater minor from Unionville, Conn., is directing the play as an independent study.

Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the Black Box Theater, Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St. For more information, call 786-6161 or visit www.batestickets.com.