Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Theatre--Performance



Cité des Arts’ production of Driving Miss Daisy opens this Thursday, February 28th at 7:30pm. Sponsored by AT&T, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry and directed by Duncan Thistlethwaite, will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm for three weeks ending on March 15th.

Set in the 1960s, a white Southern matron develops an unusual friendship with her African-American chauffeur, based on trust, respect and companionship. It covers over twenty years of the pair's life together as they slowly build a relationship that transcends their differences. The production, directed by Duncan Thistlethwaite, stars Acadiana theatre veterans Jenny Felder as Daisy, A.D. Dugar as Hoke and Duncan Thistlethwaite as Boolie.

WHEN: February 28th, 29th, March 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., downtown Lafayette, between Jefferson St. and Third St.
COST: Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for Senior Citizens, 65+ and Students of any age.
For additional information and reservations, please call Cité des Arts at
337-291-1122.

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