Seymour, Audrey and Orrin from IPAL's production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Theatre--Performances
Little Shop of Horrors, the Broadway and movie hit, will be presented by the Iberia Performing Arts League opening Friday, February 29th and running Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays thru March 16. The production is directed by Donald “Doc” Voorhies, and stars Evan Melancon (Seymour), Kim Monroe (Audrey), Michael Caffery, Sr. (Mushnik), Brett Leblanc (Orin) and Michael Parich, Sr. (Voice of Audrey II). Performances will be in the Essanee Theater, IPAL’s Art Deco home. Ticket or other information can be obtained by calling the theater at 364-6114 or by e-mailing littleshop@cox.net . All seats are reserved and are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The show is not recommended for children 12 or under due to mild violence and language. Strobe and other special effects will be used.
Little Shop of Horrors concerns a down-and-out florist assistant, Seymour, who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant. The plant, unfortunately has rather odd food requirements. In the course of the musical Seymour meets his love, Audrey, and contends with Orin the Dentist, Mushnik, his very “New York” boss, a Greek Chorus of girls vaguely reminiscent of the “Girl Groups” of the early 60’s, and the sordid and assorted customers and residents of “Skid Row.” Based on the low-budget cult film by Roger Corman, Little Shop of Horrors satirizes the 1950’s “B” Science Fiction movies (e.g., The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes) and as part of its performance tradition gives a jab at other Broadway musicals along the way.
The musical score is highly nostalgic in the style of the 1950’s. The musical score, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several traditional Broadway show-stoppers including "Skid Row (Downtown)," "Somewhere That's Green," and "Suddenly Seymour," as well as the title song. Performance is accompanied by a “Pit Band” of percussion, keyboards, and guitars rather than a traditional orchestra. IPAL’s production will use an expanded cast, a very unique set and authentic costuming.
According to director, Donald Voorhies, “This show has been fun from the very first staff meeting, to the tryouts, to rehearsals. We have a great cast and band and know that the audiences will enjoy the fun, memories, and humor of the production. The plot is outlandish, but the laughs and emotions are real! Everyone from grandma, who was teenager in the 50’s, to the teenagers will enjoy the show.”
Little Shop of Horrors concerns a down-and-out florist assistant, Seymour, who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant. The plant, unfortunately has rather odd food requirements. In the course of the musical Seymour meets his love, Audrey, and contends with Orin the Dentist, Mushnik, his very “New York” boss, a Greek Chorus of girls vaguely reminiscent of the “Girl Groups” of the early 60’s, and the sordid and assorted customers and residents of “Skid Row.” Based on the low-budget cult film by Roger Corman, Little Shop of Horrors satirizes the 1950’s “B” Science Fiction movies (e.g., The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes) and as part of its performance tradition gives a jab at other Broadway musicals along the way.
The musical score is highly nostalgic in the style of the 1950’s. The musical score, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several traditional Broadway show-stoppers including "Skid Row (Downtown)," "Somewhere That's Green," and "Suddenly Seymour," as well as the title song. Performance is accompanied by a “Pit Band” of percussion, keyboards, and guitars rather than a traditional orchestra. IPAL’s production will use an expanded cast, a very unique set and authentic costuming.
According to director, Donald Voorhies, “This show has been fun from the very first staff meeting, to the tryouts, to rehearsals. We have a great cast and band and know that the audiences will enjoy the fun, memories, and humor of the production. The plot is outlandish, but the laughs and emotions are real! Everyone from grandma, who was teenager in the 50’s, to the teenagers will enjoy the show.”
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Theatre--Auditions
The Evangeline Players of St. Martinville are still looking for 4 black actors to appear in To Kill A Mockingbird. The roles are:
CALPURNIA, Atticus' housekeeper, any age. This is a major supporting role.
TOM ROBINSON: A young man with a paralyzed arm, falsely accused of rape. This is a major supporting role.
TOM'S WIFE: A young woman, minor but showy role.
THE PREACHER: Any age. Minor but showy role.
Director Mac Stearns will arrange rehearsals so that these four actors only need to attend one rehearsal a week at the start and will not have to attend all rehearsals until mid-March. He is also open to rehearsing on weekends if that is better for the black cast.
If you are interested in one of these parts--or you know someone who is interested--please call Mac Stearns at 337-365-8898 for an audition appointment before Thursday, January 31.
CALPURNIA, Atticus' housekeeper, any age. This is a major supporting role.
TOM ROBINSON: A young man with a paralyzed arm, falsely accused of rape. This is a major supporting role.
TOM'S WIFE: A young woman, minor but showy role.
THE PREACHER: Any age. Minor but showy role.
Director Mac Stearns will arrange rehearsals so that these four actors only need to attend one rehearsal a week at the start and will not have to attend all rehearsals until mid-March. He is also open to rehearsing on weekends if that is better for the black cast.
If you are interested in one of these parts--or you know someone who is interested--please call Mac Stearns at 337-365-8898 for an audition appointment before Thursday, January 31.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Theatre--Performance
Theatreworks, in connection with the Heymann Center for the Performing Arts, will present Seussical on February 8th at 10 am.
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. Seussical is TheatreworksUSA' biggest show ever!
The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. When the sweet, good-natured elephant Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a small speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because "a person's a person, no matter how small."
On that small speck of dust lives JoJo, an imaginative young Who. JoJo has astounding "thinks," in which anything's possible, but his parents believe this creativity is inappropriate for the son of the Mayor of Who-Ville.
Meanwhile, the one-feathered bird, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, desperately wants Horton to notice her. Maybe, she thinks, she just needs a more impressive tail. At the same time, the amazingly lazy Maysie La Bird connives, cajoles and convinces Horton to sit on her egg while she goes off on a spree.
Will the planet of Who survive? Will Horton pay attention to Gertrude? Will Maysie ever return for her egg? Dr. Seuss's beloved classic characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous "think" ever save the day!
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. Seussical is TheatreworksUSA' biggest show ever!
The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. When the sweet, good-natured elephant Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a small speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because "a person's a person, no matter how small."
On that small speck of dust lives JoJo, an imaginative young Who. JoJo has astounding "thinks," in which anything's possible, but his parents believe this creativity is inappropriate for the son of the Mayor of Who-Ville.
Meanwhile, the one-feathered bird, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, desperately wants Horton to notice her. Maybe, she thinks, she just needs a more impressive tail. At the same time, the amazingly lazy Maysie La Bird connives, cajoles and convinces Horton to sit on her egg while she goes off on a spree.
Will the planet of Who survive? Will Horton pay attention to Gertrude? Will Maysie ever return for her egg? Dr. Seuss's beloved classic characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous "think" ever save the day!
Theatre--Performance
The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts will present A. R. Gurney's Love Letters for the weekend of February 15th. The evening shows on February 15th and 16th will begin at 7:30 pm and the matinee on the 17th will begin at 2:30 pm.
Theatre--Article
The Times Of Acadiana's cover story (cover title: Acadiana's Got Talent) partially covered the theatre scene in Acadiana in the January 23rd edition. The article focuses on two local theatre companies--Amy Waguespack's Acting Up and the Abbey Players --as well as the developing film industry in the area. Although there is nothing wrong with the coverage that these two successful companies received, the article unfortunately left out most Acadiana theatre companies and performers.
Theatre--Performance
Omni Artisté Productions presents A Woman's Journey at Cite Des Arts on February 8-10 and 15-17. The shows on the 8th, 9th, 14th and 15th will begin at 7:30 pm and the matinees on the 10th and the 17th will start at 3:00 pm. For reservations or more information, call Cite at 291-1122.
Theatre--Auditions
The Evangeline Players will hold the second day of open auditions for To Kill A Mockingbird at the Duchamp Opera House, 200 S. Main St.(corner of Hwy 31 and Hwy 96), in St. Martinville on Saturday, January 26 at 1 pm. All roles are open. Performances will run April 4-20. Mac Stearns (from IPAL) will direct and Smitty Smith will AD.
Theatre--Review
The Daily Advertiser has a review of the Abbey Players' newest production of The Complete History of America (Abridged) in the January 25th edition.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Theatre--Articles
Both the Times of Acadiana and the Daily Advertiser have articles about Acting Up in Acadiana's upcoming showcase.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Theatre--Article
The Daily Advertiser published an article about Nyetta Meaux's production of Love Can't Be Real in the Friday, January 18th edition.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Theatre--Performance
A tradition to the OLT, Showcase is full of fun skits, poking fun at some local celebrities. It is also a time to allow individuals to shine with their unique talents. The show will run from Sunday, January 20th through Tuesday Jaunary 22nd and Sunday January 27th through Tuesday, January 29th. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry. The Opelousas Little Theatre is located on S. Union Street in Opelousas. For more information, call (337) 948-4367
Theatre--Audition
ULL will hold open auditions for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 22 and 23 at 7 pm in the upstairs studio in McLaurin Gym. Justin Bates will direct and the performances are March 12-March 16.
Justin is looking for 3 women and 2-3 men of various ages. You do not need to be a performing arts student or even to be enrolled at ULL. Community theatre actors are encouraged to audition. The fall show had several actors who were not in the Performing Arts program.
The play concerns L'il Bit and the uncle who molested her as a child. L'il Bit has mixed emotions about the abuse until another child is targeted. This is a drama with some fine comic moments.
You should prepare a 60 second Contemporary Dramatic monologue. That means any drama written after 1930. It doesn't have to be from an American play as long as you say it in English.
Justin is looking for 3 women and 2-3 men of various ages. You do not need to be a performing arts student or even to be enrolled at ULL. Community theatre actors are encouraged to audition. The fall show had several actors who were not in the Performing Arts program.
The play concerns L'il Bit and the uncle who molested her as a child. L'il Bit has mixed emotions about the abuse until another child is targeted. This is a drama with some fine comic moments.
You should prepare a 60 second Contemporary Dramatic monologue. That means any drama written after 1930. It doesn't have to be from an American play as long as you say it in English.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Theatre--Performance
Acting Up (in Acadiana) presents FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES , its 2008 student showcase. The show is a series of scenes and short plays from the point of view of the 7-17 year olds who will perform them. The showcase will take place at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday January 18th and 19th at 7:30 PM and Sunday January 20th at 2 PM. General admission tickets are $10; students through high school $5. The box office will open one half hour before show time. For more information call (337) 739-4273.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Theatre--Auditions
Duncan Thistlethwaite still needs a Black male to play the lead role of HOKE in DRIVING MISS DAISY. The actor can play old with makeup, costume and body language so age is not an issue. Hoke is hired as a driver for an elderly and cantankerous Jewish widow. Over time, they develop a friendship. Rehearsals have begun, so contact Duncan ASAP if you are interested.
Duncan Thistlethwaite
Cite Des Arts
291-1122
Corner of Vine and Buchanan
Duncan Thistlethwaite
Cite Des Arts
291-1122
Corner of Vine and Buchanan
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Theatre--Performance
Nyetta Meaux Presents:
Love Can't Be Real
Jan. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 @ 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 @ 3:00 p.m.
The show will run at Cite Des Arts in Lafayette.
Love Can't Be Real
Jan. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 @ 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 @ 3:00 p.m.
The show will run at Cite Des Arts in Lafayette.
Audition Tips
Several people have asked what happens at an audition. Different auditions have different rules but--most community theatres ask you to "cold read". That means you are given the script with a few pages marked out and you have a moment to read the lines. Then you read the scene with one or more other actors using as much vocal, facial and physical expression as you can. You will read in front of all the other people auditioning.
This isn't as bad as it sounds. You get a chance to see and hear what other actors do and the director can get a sense of your comfort level performing in front of strangers. You can usually ask to do the scene again or another scene if you aren't happy with it the first time. You will sometimes read a general purpose scene which is used to audition you for all roles or your scene may be tightly aimed at one character. You will normally get a chance to audition for any role for which you are suitable and in which you are interested. You can often ask to do a sene again if you are unhappy with the first reading.
You may indicate that you will accept only certain roles or that you will take any role.
You can ask if the director is looking for something special but it will come down to the following:
1) Are you physically belevable for the part? Don't worry about the description in the script, the director may want a different type.
2) Can the director HEAR you and UNDERSTAND you. Can you speak loudly with good diction? You can have an accent as long as it doesn't interfere with understanding what you say.
3) Do you look like you WANT to be on stage? Will you enjoy rehearsing and performing?
4) Will your work/social schedule be compatible with rehearsals and performance?
5) Do you seem like someone who would be an asset to the cast? Pleasant, cooperative, able to take direction?
6) Can you make character choices? The director doesn't care if you make the right choice as long as you make one. If you guess wrong, the director will simply tell you what to do differently and let you try again. If you are too cautious, the director won't know how good you could be.
Just show up and fill out the audition form. Bring a list of dates and times you know you would not be available for rehearsal. For instance--family re-unions; regular church choir rehearsals, mandatory work hours or a scheduled vacation.
Thanks to Walter Brown from Acting Unlimited for these tips
This isn't as bad as it sounds. You get a chance to see and hear what other actors do and the director can get a sense of your comfort level performing in front of strangers. You can usually ask to do the scene again or another scene if you aren't happy with it the first time. You will sometimes read a general purpose scene which is used to audition you for all roles or your scene may be tightly aimed at one character. You will normally get a chance to audition for any role for which you are suitable and in which you are interested. You can often ask to do a sene again if you are unhappy with the first reading.
You may indicate that you will accept only certain roles or that you will take any role.
You can ask if the director is looking for something special but it will come down to the following:
1) Are you physically belevable for the part? Don't worry about the description in the script, the director may want a different type.
2) Can the director HEAR you and UNDERSTAND you. Can you speak loudly with good diction? You can have an accent as long as it doesn't interfere with understanding what you say.
3) Do you look like you WANT to be on stage? Will you enjoy rehearsing and performing?
4) Will your work/social schedule be compatible with rehearsals and performance?
5) Do you seem like someone who would be an asset to the cast? Pleasant, cooperative, able to take direction?
6) Can you make character choices? The director doesn't care if you make the right choice as long as you make one. If you guess wrong, the director will simply tell you what to do differently and let you try again. If you are too cautious, the director won't know how good you could be.
Just show up and fill out the audition form. Bring a list of dates and times you know you would not be available for rehearsal. For instance--family re-unions; regular church choir rehearsals, mandatory work hours or a scheduled vacation.
Thanks to Walter Brown from Acting Unlimited for these tips
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Theatre--Performance
The Abbey Players will host Disco Productions' presentation of The Complete History of America (Abridged) beginning January 19th.
The play, written by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor, interprets America's past as "a breathlessly paced sequence of silly vaudeville sketches, word-association games, puns and crude parodies of movie and television genres. Nothing is sacred, and many of the facts have been skewed to suggest the paranoid ravings of a particularly loony tabloid" all in under two hours! Regular performances begin Saturday, January 19, 2007. Two Sunday Matinee performances are scheduled for January 27th and February 10, at 2pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Purchase tickets 24/7 at abbeyplayers.tix.com or by calling 893-2442
The play, written by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor, interprets America's past as "a breathlessly paced sequence of silly vaudeville sketches, word-association games, puns and crude parodies of movie and television genres. Nothing is sacred, and many of the facts have been skewed to suggest the paranoid ravings of a particularly loony tabloid" all in under two hours! Regular performances begin Saturday, January 19, 2007. Two Sunday Matinee performances are scheduled for January 27th and February 10, at 2pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Purchase tickets 24/7 at abbeyplayers.tix.com or by calling 893-2442
Friday, January 4, 2008
Theatre--Audition
The Evangeline Players will hold open auditions for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Duchamp Opera House, 200 S. Main St.(corner of Hwy 31 and Hwy 96), in St. Martinville on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 and Saturday, January 26 at 1 pm. All roles are open. Performances run April 4-20. Mac Stearns (from IPAL) will direct and Smitty Smith will AD.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Theatre--Audition
THEATRE AUDITION
Auditions for Cité des Arts’ production of DRIVING MISS DAISY the
prize-winning play and Oscar winning movie, will be held this coming
Sunday and Monday, January 6th and 7th, at Cite des Arts, 109 Vine,
downtown Lafayette. We are casting:
-Boolie Werthan
-Hoke Coleburn
Actors' ages are not as important as the ability, with makeup and costume, to
look and act the characters' ages.
Boolie is a caucasian gentleman in his 40’s, and Hoke is an African
American gentleman in his 60s. The play spans a 25-year time period in the
character’s lives.
The play runs Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, February, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, March
1, 6, 7, 8
Where: Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette between Jefferson and
Third St.
To Audition, please contact Cité des Arts' Artistic Director, Duncan
Thistlethwaite at 337 291-1122.
Email: info@citedesarts.org
Auditions for Cité des Arts’ production of DRIVING MISS DAISY the
prize-winning play and Oscar winning movie, will be held this coming
Sunday and Monday, January 6th and 7th, at Cite des Arts, 109 Vine,
downtown Lafayette. We are casting:
-Boolie Werthan
-Hoke Coleburn
Actors' ages are not as important as the ability, with makeup and costume, to
look and act the characters' ages.
Boolie is a caucasian gentleman in his 40’s, and Hoke is an African
American gentleman in his 60s. The play spans a 25-year time period in the
character’s lives.
The play runs Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, February, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, March
1, 6, 7, 8
Where: Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette between Jefferson and
Third St.
To Audition, please contact Cité des Arts' Artistic Director, Duncan
Thistlethwaite at 337 291-1122.
Email: info@citedesarts.org
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