The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts in Franklin will present November by David Mamet in November. The production dates are Tuesday, November 3rd, Wednesday, November 4th, Saturday November 7th, Sunday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 10th. Shows on November 3rd, 4th, 7th and 10th will begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday show is a matinee and will begin at 3 pm.
Tickets will be available at the Fad (337-828-2486) beginning on October 26th.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Film--Audition
(This is basically off-topic for this blog, but it is a local writer/director working locally.)
Auditions will be held for short film Billy Arlington, a top five winner in the 2007 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, written by Gina Hanchey. The story is about a dinner that is spoiled when the host serves up a plate of revenge.
The director is looking to cast the following parts:
Billy: 20’s, law student, disgruntled, suicidal, sharp-minded, socially awkward yet persuasive and sometimes even charming. Oddly attractive look.
Sarah: 20’s, law student, manipulative, social, a survivor who hides her vulnerability. Appealing but atypically attractive look.
Josh: 20’s, law student, charming, social, easy-going, all-American, not unintelligent but lacking wit, unobservant.
Neighbor: Male, 50 – 90, a flustered Barney Fife/Don Knotts type, fed up. Interesting face. Non-speaking.
The auditions will be held at Cite Des Arts on Saturday, October 3rd, 2:00 p.m.
Sides will be provided the day of audition. The audition will be filmed, and the performers must be available for shooting on the weekends in late October - November.
For more information, contact Gina at 337-704-1355.
Auditions will be held for short film Billy Arlington, a top five winner in the 2007 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, written by Gina Hanchey. The story is about a dinner that is spoiled when the host serves up a plate of revenge.
The director is looking to cast the following parts:
Billy: 20’s, law student, disgruntled, suicidal, sharp-minded, socially awkward yet persuasive and sometimes even charming. Oddly attractive look.
Sarah: 20’s, law student, manipulative, social, a survivor who hides her vulnerability. Appealing but atypically attractive look.
Josh: 20’s, law student, charming, social, easy-going, all-American, not unintelligent but lacking wit, unobservant.
Neighbor: Male, 50 – 90, a flustered Barney Fife/Don Knotts type, fed up. Interesting face. Non-speaking.
The auditions will be held at Cite Des Arts on Saturday, October 3rd, 2:00 p.m.
Sides will be provided the day of audition. The audition will be filmed, and the performers must be available for shooting on the weekends in late October - November.
For more information, contact Gina at 337-704-1355.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Dr. Alex Marshall and Omni Artiste kick off their tribute season to Louisiana playwright, Judi Ann Mason* this Friday, October 2nd at 7:30pm with their production of Livin’ Fat. A comedy in two acts, the play won Ms. Mason the Norman Lear Award for Comedy Writing presented by the Kennedy Center. The story focuses on the Cooper family, who are black, poor and happy. Their scruples are tested however, when son, David Lee, a recent college graduate finds $50,000 in the street. The bank he is working at is robbed and in haste the robbers drop the bundle of money which David Lee discovers. A decision has to be made, do they keep the money or give it back - but the Lord works in mysterious ways.
WHEN: October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th at 7:30pm and October 4th and 11th at 3:00pm
WHERE: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., downtown Lafayette between Jefferson St. and Third St.
COST: $15.00 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, students and those with advance reservations.
For additional information and reservations, please contact Cité at 337-291-1122.
*Judi Ann Mason, a Shreveport native and former student of Dr. Alex Marshall, passed away this July at the age of 55. She was a very successful playwright, screenwriter and television producer winning numerous awards for her plays including the Norman Lear Award for Comedy Writing through the Kennedy Center for Livin’ Fat and the Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award for A Star Ain't Nothing But a Hole In Heaven. She produced scripts for movies and television shows including Good Times, A Different World, Beverly Hills 90210, I’ll Fly Away and Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit.
Omni Artiste proudly presents their 2009-2010 Tribute Season: Judi Ann Mason
Livin' Fat: Oct. 2 - 4 & 9 - 11
Indigo Blues: Dec. 4-6 & 11 - 13, 2009
Storm Stories: Feb. 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
A Star Ain't Nothing But a Hole In Heaven: June 18 - 20 & 25 - 27, 2010
**All shows will be performed at Cité des Arts.
WHEN: October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th at 7:30pm and October 4th and 11th at 3:00pm
WHERE: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., downtown Lafayette between Jefferson St. and Third St.
COST: $15.00 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, students and those with advance reservations.
For additional information and reservations, please contact Cité at 337-291-1122.
*Judi Ann Mason, a Shreveport native and former student of Dr. Alex Marshall, passed away this July at the age of 55. She was a very successful playwright, screenwriter and television producer winning numerous awards for her plays including the Norman Lear Award for Comedy Writing through the Kennedy Center for Livin’ Fat and the Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award for A Star Ain't Nothing But a Hole In Heaven. She produced scripts for movies and television shows including Good Times, A Different World, Beverly Hills 90210, I’ll Fly Away and Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit.
Omni Artiste proudly presents their 2009-2010 Tribute Season: Judi Ann Mason
Livin' Fat: Oct. 2 - 4 & 9 - 11
Indigo Blues: Dec. 4-6 & 11 - 13, 2009
Storm Stories: Feb. 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
A Star Ain't Nothing But a Hole In Heaven: June 18 - 20 & 25 - 27, 2010
**All shows will be performed at Cité des Arts.
Theatre--Performance
The Eunice Players’ Theatre is pleased to announce the third play of the 40th season, Moonlight and Magnolias, written by Ron Hutchinson. This two act comedy, directed by Debi L. Crawford, will open in early November.
Moonlight and Magnolias is set in 1939. Famed Hollywood director David O. Selznick shuts down production of his epic movie, replaces his director with Victor Fleming and calls in the wonder boy of screenwriters, Ben Hecht. It is only left to the imagination what happens in that locked office for five long days and nights as the three Hollywood power houses rewrite the script for one of the most beloved films of all time, Gone With the Wind.
The cast of Moonlight and Magnolias has a mixture of veterans and a newcomer to the theatre. Playing the role of the producer, David O. Selznick, is Wesley Saunders of Pine Prairie. An experienced actor of the Eunice Players’ Theatre, he has starred in several shows, including The Cemetery Club and The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Michael Sanchez, of Eunice, will debut in his role as screenwriter Ben Hecht andis excited about this challenging role. The part of Hollywood director Victor Fleming will be played by Brett Faulkner of Eunice, another veteran of the stage. Brett has starred in several shows from playing a really bad Elvis impersonator in Bathroom Humor to the butcher in Fiddler on the Roof. The role of the diligent secretary to Mr. Selznick is being played by Amy Rider of Eunice. She also has several shows to her credit, most recently in Bathroom Humor.
The dates for the production of Moonlight and Magnolias are set for November 7th through the 15th and single tickets for this comedy will be available in late October. For more information, please call Debi L. Crawford at 337-457-2156 or log on to the Eunice Players' Theatre website.
Moonlight and Magnolias is set in 1939. Famed Hollywood director David O. Selznick shuts down production of his epic movie, replaces his director with Victor Fleming and calls in the wonder boy of screenwriters, Ben Hecht. It is only left to the imagination what happens in that locked office for five long days and nights as the three Hollywood power houses rewrite the script for one of the most beloved films of all time, Gone With the Wind.
The cast of Moonlight and Magnolias has a mixture of veterans and a newcomer to the theatre. Playing the role of the producer, David O. Selznick, is Wesley Saunders of Pine Prairie. An experienced actor of the Eunice Players’ Theatre, he has starred in several shows, including The Cemetery Club and The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Michael Sanchez, of Eunice, will debut in his role as screenwriter Ben Hecht andis excited about this challenging role. The part of Hollywood director Victor Fleming will be played by Brett Faulkner of Eunice, another veteran of the stage. Brett has starred in several shows from playing a really bad Elvis impersonator in Bathroom Humor to the butcher in Fiddler on the Roof. The role of the diligent secretary to Mr. Selznick is being played by Amy Rider of Eunice. She also has several shows to her credit, most recently in Bathroom Humor.
The dates for the production of Moonlight and Magnolias are set for November 7th through the 15th and single tickets for this comedy will be available in late October. For more information, please call Debi L. Crawford at 337-457-2156 or log on to the Eunice Players' Theatre website.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Theatre--Review (IPAL)
Ray Blum's review of IPAL's production of Moon Over Buffalo appears in the Friday, September 25th edition of the Daily Advertiser.
Theatre--Performance
The Dream of the Marionettes has begun rehearsal. The show will run the first 3 weekends in November at Cite' Des Arts. The cast and crew include Apiyo Obala, Bria Hobgood, Bruce Cohen, Caroline Helm, Chelsea Ellison, Erica Fox, Jane Scooter Yerrow, Jess Russo, Julie Bordelon, Katrin Auzenne, Kimberly Doucet, Kristy Caldwel, Jillian Johnson, Rose Cormier, Johann Divine, J. Vincent and Cristy Leichty.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Theatre--Performance
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Front row left to right: Ellen Hebert, Shai Simon, Laura Blum
The cast of Every Sunday Night at Seven is preparing to open the show on Thursday, October 8th at Firelight Performing Arts Academy's new theatre (501 Church Street in Youngsville).
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Acting Up (in Acadiana) is presenting a night of long form improvisation as a fundraiser for their participation in the New Orleans Fringe Festival. The production will be on October 1st at 8 pm at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Admission is $5 plus the roll of a six sided die.
Theatre--Performance
OMNI ARTISTE’ PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PRESENTS
2009-2010 TRIBUTE SEASON: JUDI ANN MASON
Omni Artiste' Productions, Inc. presents Livin' Fat, a comedy in two acts, by Judi Ann Mason at Cite Des Arts. The show opens on Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 pm, and will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from the 2nd to the 11th. Sunday matinees begin at 3 pm. Ticket prices are $10 with advance reservations or for seniors, students and children. Adult prices at the door at $15. For reservations, call (337) 291-1122.
Theatre--Notice
(This is from the Abbey Players' website)
The Abbey Players are on a short hiatus while construction begins on replacing their lobby floor, along with several other maintenance projects. Stay tuned to abbeyplayers.com and the local media for their next show at the beginning of 2010.
The Abbey Players are on a short hiatus while construction begins on replacing their lobby floor, along with several other maintenance projects. Stay tuned to abbeyplayers.com and the local media for their next show at the beginning of 2010.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Theatre--Auditions
Ralphie and the Red Ryder BB gun are set to appear on stage at the Duchamp Opera House the first three weekends of December when the Evangeline Players present A Christmas Story. Director Vincent P. Barras will hold open auditions for all roles on Saturday, September 26th at 1 PM and Monday, September 28th at 6:30 PM. All roles are open. The show needs 2 adult men, 2 adult women, 6 children ( 3 boys and 3 girls) to play ages 9 to 11, one boy to play age 5 or 6 and one boy to play age 12 to 14.
This is a Christmas classic and the script is very similar to the TV film.
For information, call 235-6284 or e-mail wfj5552@cs.com or the director at vpbarras@aisp.net.
This is a Christmas classic and the script is very similar to the TV film.
For information, call 235-6284 or e-mail wfj5552@cs.com or the director at vpbarras@aisp.net.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Firelight Performing Arts' latest production, Every Sunday Night at Seven, will open a two-week run beginning October 8th at Firelight's theatre in Youngsville. The musical, co-written and directed by Ray and Laura Blum , has a cast of 17 performers who will relive the music of the 1950’s, 26 songs ranging from doo-wop to pop, from country to rock n’roll. As a special treat, every audience member who comes wearing a 1950’s costume will receive a complementary bag of popcorn and will be eligible to win prizes for best male costume and best female costume. The play will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, October 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th at 7:00 p.m. with a 3:00 p.m. Sunday matinee on October 10th. For information contact 857-6991, or check the website. In the words of the directors, "so, daddio, agitate the gravel and come ready to snap your fingers and rattle your bones".
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Theatre--Performance
The UL-Lafayette Department of Performing Arts and director Katie Lamson have announced the cast for Beyond Therapy, to be presented from October 15th through the 17th at Fletcher Hall on the UL-Lafayette campus. The cast consists of the following actors:
Clayton Shelvin
Elizabeth Satterly
Joel Tauzin
Amanda Lyon
Nathaniel Trahan
Martin Smith
Clayton Shelvin
Elizabeth Satterly
Joel Tauzin
Amanda Lyon
Nathaniel Trahan
Martin Smith
Theatre--Review (Evangeline Players)
The Evangeline Players opened their production of Prescription: Murder, by William Link and Richard Levinson, at the Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville tonight, Friday September 11. Performances continue September 20, 25, 26, and 27, with Friday and Saturday curtain time at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
Those of us of a certain age will be delighted to hear that this play, which premiered in 1962, was the inspiration for one of my favorites, the Columbo TV series starring Peter Falk. Our children, nieces and nephews, will be delighted to know that their peers, two of the Wunderkinder of local theatre, Joseph Diaz and Adel-Catherine Comeaux, have pivotal roles in making this production fly.
Director Diaz has assembled a cast that brings to life the classic Columbo plot. Dr. Flemming (Walter Brown) is a psychiatrist in a dead end marriage to a neurotic, jealous, nit-picking wife, Claire (Carmen Nicholson). He is in love with one of his patients, Susan (Adel Comeaux). Claire won’t give him a divorce? Well, bump her off!
It’s the perfect crime- or is it? Lieutenant Columbo (Milton Resweber) investigates the case. He appears to be an annoying, cigar-smoking (not really), bad-dressing, dim bulb, concerned with trivia- certainly no match for Flemming. Of course he is!
The cast is fleshed out with two smaller, but important characters. Audrey Thibodeaux is perfect as Flemming’s long suffering receptionist, Miss Petrie, and Don Voorhies blusters his way running interference for Flemming as Dave Gordon, the DA.
As you watch the play don’t be too distracted by Walter’s wonderful set or the lighting design by Jacob Mott. See if you can be one step ahead of Columbo. Pay attention! How would you nail Flemming and Susan if you were Columbo?
---Dr. Robert D. Sidman
(Note: Dr. Sidman was involved in the production of this show)
Those of us of a certain age will be delighted to hear that this play, which premiered in 1962, was the inspiration for one of my favorites, the Columbo TV series starring Peter Falk. Our children, nieces and nephews, will be delighted to know that their peers, two of the Wunderkinder of local theatre, Joseph Diaz and Adel-Catherine Comeaux, have pivotal roles in making this production fly.
Director Diaz has assembled a cast that brings to life the classic Columbo plot. Dr. Flemming (Walter Brown) is a psychiatrist in a dead end marriage to a neurotic, jealous, nit-picking wife, Claire (Carmen Nicholson). He is in love with one of his patients, Susan (Adel Comeaux). Claire won’t give him a divorce? Well, bump her off!
It’s the perfect crime- or is it? Lieutenant Columbo (Milton Resweber) investigates the case. He appears to be an annoying, cigar-smoking (not really), bad-dressing, dim bulb, concerned with trivia- certainly no match for Flemming. Of course he is!
The cast is fleshed out with two smaller, but important characters. Audrey Thibodeaux is perfect as Flemming’s long suffering receptionist, Miss Petrie, and Don Voorhies blusters his way running interference for Flemming as Dave Gordon, the DA.
As you watch the play don’t be too distracted by Walter’s wonderful set or the lighting design by Jacob Mott. See if you can be one step ahead of Columbo. Pay attention! How would you nail Flemming and Susan if you were Columbo?
---Dr. Robert D. Sidman
(Note: Dr. Sidman was involved in the production of this show)
Theatre--Auditions
Director Loren Farmer will hold auditions for the theatre production The Lovers, written by Harold Pinter, at Cité Des Arts on Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, September 29th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This show is a comic drama concerning a married couple willing to fill their life with every man and woman’s fantasy. The show requires one female (age 30-40) and one male (age 30-45). Also, please attend if you are interested in Stage Manager and/or Technical Positions.
If you have a short prepared monologue, please bring it; otherwise, come prepared to read a provided piece.
WHEN: Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, Sepember. 29th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
WHERE: Cité Des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette
For additional information, please contact Cité at 337-291-1122.
If you have a short prepared monologue, please bring it; otherwise, come prepared to read a provided piece.
WHEN: Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, Sepember. 29th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
WHERE: Cité Des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette
For additional information, please contact Cité at 337-291-1122.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Theatre--Review
Ray Blum's review of the Evangeline Players' production of Prescription: Murder in the Friday, September 17th edition of the Daily Advertiser.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Theatre--Auditions
IPAL will begin holding auditions for the next show of their season, The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe (by Pat Cook), on Monday, September 28th and continue on Tuesday, September 29th at 6 pm. The show will be directed by Donna Berard.
It's the warm season of Christmas. All should be right. But things are going downhill for the Kendall family, Carl has lost his job, there is not enough money for gifts and Uncle Roscoe is coming by to visit. But who does appear, but a con man who takes advantage of a mistaken identity and passes himself off as Uncle Roscoe as he hides from the police. He lends his expertise in solving family problems, along with his partner-in-crime. But then, Merry Christmas! The real Uncle Roscoe appears, but the two lovable con men have already won the hearts of the Kendall family. What Now? The audience will love the ending.
The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe is a contemporary holiday celebration filled with warmth, humor and a love of living--not to mention a few unexpected surprises for the audience. The cast consists of 5 males and 7 females.
For more information, please call either 337-364-6114 (IPAL) or 337-229-6919 (the director), and leave a message.
It's the warm season of Christmas. All should be right. But things are going downhill for the Kendall family, Carl has lost his job, there is not enough money for gifts and Uncle Roscoe is coming by to visit. But who does appear, but a con man who takes advantage of a mistaken identity and passes himself off as Uncle Roscoe as he hides from the police. He lends his expertise in solving family problems, along with his partner-in-crime. But then, Merry Christmas! The real Uncle Roscoe appears, but the two lovable con men have already won the hearts of the Kendall family. What Now? The audience will love the ending.
The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe is a contemporary holiday celebration filled with warmth, humor and a love of living--not to mention a few unexpected surprises for the audience. The cast consists of 5 males and 7 females.
For more information, please call either 337-364-6114 (IPAL) or 337-229-6919 (the director), and leave a message.
Theatre--Performance
The Baton Rouge Advocate ran this article about three Acadiana community theatre shows--Moon Over Buffalo at IPAL, Prescription: Murder at the Evangeline Players, and Greater Tuna at the Eunice Players' Theatre--on September 11th. All three shows are still running through this weekend.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Moon over Buffalo enters its final weekend at IPAL. The plot concerns the trials and tribulations of a repertory theater company performing Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in Buffalo, New York. The play stars Vincent Barras as George, Cindy Hebert as Charlotte, Ivy Fauntleroy as Ethel, Amanda Shackelford as Roz, Nicholas Dooley as Paul, David Wattigny as Howard, David Arceneaux as Richard and Stephanie Judice as Eileen. Performances are scheduled September 18th and 19th at 7:30 p.m. and September 20th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Beyond Therapy, a student production at UL-Lafayette, is being sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega (the UL Theatre Honor Society). It is a wildly absurd comedy about the quest for love in a dysfunctional world. It's about Bruce and Prudence who meet through a personal ad. Bruce is overly emotional and cries at the drop of the hat, Prudence wants a man who doesn't cry 'unless something falls on him'. Bruce is also bisexual. He has a male lover, Bob, and he wants Bob and Prudence to just get past their hostility and get along. Bruce and Prudence each go to therapy. Her therapist is a male chauvinist bully (and premature ejaculator) who she slept with after her second session. His therapist is eccentric and represses nothing! She has a Snoopy doll which she uses to 'bark' for encouragement.
The show opens October 15th at 7:30 pm and runs through the 17th in Fletcher Auditorium. It is intended for adult audiences due to graphic language.
The show opens October 15th at 7:30 pm and runs through the 17th in Fletcher Auditorium. It is intended for adult audiences due to graphic language.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Theatre--Workshop
Firelight Performing Arts Academy hosts its first Improv workshop show featuring Lafayette Improv troupe Cult of the Stage Monkey tonight at 7 pm. There will be another improv workshop and show on Sunday, September 13th for ages 9 and up.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Editor's Note
There are a number of improvements to Blogger, and I am trying some of them out. The "Curtain Up" link will open up the break, and make the full post available. Please bear with me as I try to make sense of all of the new toys. Thanks!
Film--Auditions
(Once again, this is a little beyond the scope of this blog, but it's a locally made film and looks pretty interesting)
Auditions will be held for the short film Billy Arlington, a top five winner in the 2007 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, written by Gina Hanchey.
The auditions will take place on Saturday, September 19th at 12:00 pm, with possible callbacks on Sunday, September 20th at Cite Des Arts. Sides will be provided at the audition. Audition will be filmed. Actors must be available for shooting weekends in late October and/or November.
A short summary of the play and brief character descriptions are under the break. For more information, contact Gina at 337-704-1355.
Auditions will be held for the short film Billy Arlington, a top five winner in the 2007 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, written by Gina Hanchey.
The auditions will take place on Saturday, September 19th at 12:00 pm, with possible callbacks on Sunday, September 20th at Cite Des Arts. Sides will be provided at the audition. Audition will be filmed. Actors must be available for shooting weekends in late October and/or November.
A short summary of the play and brief character descriptions are under the break. For more information, contact Gina at 337-704-1355.
Theatre--Performance
Carmen Nicholson (Claire Flemming) and Walter Brown (Dr. Roy Flemming) in Prescription: Murder
(Photo by R.D. Sidman)
Milton Resweber (Lt. Columbo) and Adel-Catherine Comeaux (Susan Hudson)
(Photo Courtesy of Steve Comeaux Photography & Design)
Adel-Catherine Comeaux (Susan Hudson) and Walter Brown (Dr. Roy Flemming)
(Photo Courtesy of Steve Comeaux Photography & Design)
The Evangeline Players' production of Prescription: Murder opens Friday, September 11th at 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Before it was a hit TV series, Columbo was a play called Prescription: Murder written by William Link and Richard Levinson. The play is exactly like a Columbo episode--in fact it was filmed as the pilot episode for the series. The audience sees the murder committed and the alibi established, then Columbo matches wits with the killer until the surprise ending. The play really does have a surprise ending.
Dr. Roy Flemming is a psychiatrist married to a neurotic wife, Claire. Since it is 1962, he cannot divorce her without her consent--and she is adamantly opposed to divorce. Then, he meets Susan Hudson, a young actress and they begin an affair. Soon, Flemming has decided that he must be free of Claire to marry Susan. He and Susan concoct an elaborate scheme to murder Claire but unfortunately for them Lt. Columbo is assigned to the case. He almost immediately suspects Flemming and begins a cat-and-mouse game hoping to make Flemming give himself away. Flemming parries him at every turn, even using political influence to have Columbo removed from the case. But even though Flemming sees through Columbo's bumbling mask, he still underestimates the policeman. Columbo has one final trick up his sleeve.
Prescription: Murder will run September 11th, 12th and 13th; 19th and 20th; 25th, 26th and 27th at the Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville. The Opera House is located at the corner of Hwy. 31 and Hwy. 96 (Main and Terrace). Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 and Sunday matinees are at 2. Please be aware that there will be no performance on Friday, September 18.
The cast consists of Walter Brown (Lafayette) as Dr. Roy Flemming. Carmen Nicholson (New Iberia) plays his wife, Claire. Adel-Catherine Comeaux (St. Martinville) plays Susan Hudson, Audrey Thibodeaux (New Iberia) plays Flemming's secretary, Miss Petrie and Donald "Doc" Voorhies plays Dave Gordon, a politician with eyes on the governor's mansion. Lt. Columbo is played by Milton Resweber (St. Martinville and Scott). The performance is directed by Joseph Diaz (Lafayette) and produced by Walter Brown.
***PERFORMANCE DATES***
Friday, September 11th @ 7:30PM (OPENING NIGHT)
Saturday, September 12th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 13th @ 2:00PM
Friday, September 18th - DARK (No Performance)
Saturday, September 19th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 20th @ 2:00PM
Friday, September 25th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, September 26th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 27th @ 2:00PM (CLOSING)
Dr. Roy Flemming is a psychiatrist married to a neurotic wife, Claire. Since it is 1962, he cannot divorce her without her consent--and she is adamantly opposed to divorce. Then, he meets Susan Hudson, a young actress and they begin an affair. Soon, Flemming has decided that he must be free of Claire to marry Susan. He and Susan concoct an elaborate scheme to murder Claire but unfortunately for them Lt. Columbo is assigned to the case. He almost immediately suspects Flemming and begins a cat-and-mouse game hoping to make Flemming give himself away. Flemming parries him at every turn, even using political influence to have Columbo removed from the case. But even though Flemming sees through Columbo's bumbling mask, he still underestimates the policeman. Columbo has one final trick up his sleeve.
Prescription: Murder will run September 11th, 12th and 13th; 19th and 20th; 25th, 26th and 27th at the Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville. The Opera House is located at the corner of Hwy. 31 and Hwy. 96 (Main and Terrace). Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 and Sunday matinees are at 2. Please be aware that there will be no performance on Friday, September 18.
The cast consists of Walter Brown (Lafayette) as Dr. Roy Flemming. Carmen Nicholson (New Iberia) plays his wife, Claire. Adel-Catherine Comeaux (St. Martinville) plays Susan Hudson, Audrey Thibodeaux (New Iberia) plays Flemming's secretary, Miss Petrie and Donald "Doc" Voorhies plays Dave Gordon, a politician with eyes on the governor's mansion. Lt. Columbo is played by Milton Resweber (St. Martinville and Scott). The performance is directed by Joseph Diaz (Lafayette) and produced by Walter Brown.
***PERFORMANCE DATES***
Friday, September 11th @ 7:30PM (OPENING NIGHT)
Saturday, September 12th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 13th @ 2:00PM
Friday, September 18th - DARK (No Performance)
Saturday, September 19th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 20th @ 2:00PM
Friday, September 25th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, September 26th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, September 27th @ 2:00PM (CLOSING)
Theatre--Article
The Daily Iberian has an article in the Tuesday, September 8th issue about the Evangeline Players' production of Prescription: Murder, which opens at the Duchamp Opera House on Friday, September 11th.
Theatre and Dance--Performances
The Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) has announced an incredible lineup of dance, theater and opera as entertainment for its Daytime Performances for Students series. Experiencing live performances for students and teachers is an important educational opportunity that takes learning out of books and classrooms, and brings it to life onstage. The Daytime Series events, for middle and high school students from throughout south Louisiana, will take place during the 2009-2010 school year.
The series kicks off on Monday, September 21, with a sizzling blend of African, modern ballet and hip-hop stylings by Evidence Dance Company. Next up will be Montana Rep's dramatic staging of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday, October 19. The series concludes with a special daytime performance of the opera Porgy and Bess on Wednesday, March 8, 2010. All performances will be at 10: 30 a.m at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette. Tickets for these performances are $5 per person and reservations must be made through the PASA office by calling (337) 237-2787.
In advance of each performance, PASA provides each attending student an informative study guide, BackStage Pass, which is printed courtesy of The Daily Advertiser. This guide prepares students and teachers with information and activities that will enhance the value of attending the performance and underscores the educational fundamentals that are core to curricula.
The performances for the 2009-2010 school year will provide students with a wide variety of performing arts experiences, all of them of the highest quality and professionalism.
The first event in the series, a dance performance by Evidence Dance Company on September 21, has been generating buzz with audiences worldwide with its storyteller-approach to modern dance. Choreographer, principal dancer and artistic director Ronald K. Brown demonstrates his anthropological pursuits when he joins his dance company Evidence, in a blend of African, modern ballet and hip-hop stylings to tell stories. This performance will include his fascinating piece Two Year-Old Gentleman that melds Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Indians into a comment on rites of passage from boys to men.
Next up on the series (on October 19) is the Montana Reparatory Theater Company’s dramatic return to the Heymann Center stage with its staging of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. The novel is a must-read for every student and the performance is a must-see for teachers and students. A classic tale of honesty, integrity and courage is as timeless today as it was when it emerged 50 years ago. Set in a fictional southern town, its colorful characters include the memorable Atticus Finch and the unforgettable recluse Boo Radley.
To Kill A Mockingbird is also part of the Big Read Acadiana program. The Big Read is an initiative by the National Endowment for the Arts to engage communities across the nation in celebrating great literary works through a diverse array of activities. Several elementary, middle and high schools across Acadiana are participating as Big Read project schools. Find out how your school can be a part of this literary movement by calling the PASA office for more information.
Finally on March 8, 2010, Porgy and Bess, the distinctively American opera, closes out the daytime student series with a sweeping tale of love, loss and triumph over despair. This tale features the music of great American composers George and Ira Gershwin. Every student should attend a live professional opera and Porgy and Bess features a cast of 30 performers and a live orchestra. Performed in English with projected supertitles, this opera features a memorable score that includes the well-known songs “Summertime”,” I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So”.
These performances are presented by PASA with the sponsorship support of lead sponsor Capital One and the Wilkinson Family Foundation
The series kicks off on Monday, September 21, with a sizzling blend of African, modern ballet and hip-hop stylings by Evidence Dance Company. Next up will be Montana Rep's dramatic staging of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday, October 19. The series concludes with a special daytime performance of the opera Porgy and Bess on Wednesday, March 8, 2010. All performances will be at 10: 30 a.m at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette. Tickets for these performances are $5 per person and reservations must be made through the PASA office by calling (337) 237-2787.
In advance of each performance, PASA provides each attending student an informative study guide, BackStage Pass, which is printed courtesy of The Daily Advertiser. This guide prepares students and teachers with information and activities that will enhance the value of attending the performance and underscores the educational fundamentals that are core to curricula.
The performances for the 2009-2010 school year will provide students with a wide variety of performing arts experiences, all of them of the highest quality and professionalism.
The first event in the series, a dance performance by Evidence Dance Company on September 21, has been generating buzz with audiences worldwide with its storyteller-approach to modern dance. Choreographer, principal dancer and artistic director Ronald K. Brown demonstrates his anthropological pursuits when he joins his dance company Evidence, in a blend of African, modern ballet and hip-hop stylings to tell stories. This performance will include his fascinating piece Two Year-Old Gentleman that melds Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Indians into a comment on rites of passage from boys to men.
Next up on the series (on October 19) is the Montana Reparatory Theater Company’s dramatic return to the Heymann Center stage with its staging of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. The novel is a must-read for every student and the performance is a must-see for teachers and students. A classic tale of honesty, integrity and courage is as timeless today as it was when it emerged 50 years ago. Set in a fictional southern town, its colorful characters include the memorable Atticus Finch and the unforgettable recluse Boo Radley.
To Kill A Mockingbird is also part of the Big Read Acadiana program. The Big Read is an initiative by the National Endowment for the Arts to engage communities across the nation in celebrating great literary works through a diverse array of activities. Several elementary, middle and high schools across Acadiana are participating as Big Read project schools. Find out how your school can be a part of this literary movement by calling the PASA office for more information.
Finally on March 8, 2010, Porgy and Bess, the distinctively American opera, closes out the daytime student series with a sweeping tale of love, loss and triumph over despair. This tale features the music of great American composers George and Ira Gershwin. Every student should attend a live professional opera and Porgy and Bess features a cast of 30 performers and a live orchestra. Performed in English with projected supertitles, this opera features a memorable score that includes the well-known songs “Summertime”,” I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So”.
These performances are presented by PASA with the sponsorship support of lead sponsor Capital One and the Wilkinson Family Foundation
Monday, September 7, 2009
Theatre--Auditions
Acting Unlimited will hold open auditions for Calderon de la Barca's 1640's masterpiece Life Is a Dream (La Vida Es Sueno). This is a comedy/drama which explores questions of fate vs. free will, human dignity, feminism, political power and moral responsibility. This version will edit the script for a tighter plot and character structure by trimming some of the longer speeches. No characters will be removed or abbreviated.
The production needs 2 middle-aged to elderly men, 2 young men, 2 young women and 1 man or woman of any age but physically active.
They are also looking for people who like to work behind the scenes as costumers, prop masters, makeup artists, painters, carpenters, light/sound board operators and scenic, lighting and costume designers.
Auditions will be held at Cite Des Arts (corner of Buchanan and Vine in downtown Lafayette) from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th and again on Saturday, September 19th from 2-4. Performances are January 11th-27th, 2010.
Auditioners do not need to prepare an audition piece--they will read from the script. Familiarity with Classic theatre is not necessary--they will teach you what you need to know. The translation sounds contemporary and the style will be modified naturalism.
If you have any questions, call Walter Brown at 235-6284 or Danny Povinelli at 201-1696 or email Brown or Povinelli.
This is a great play and should be a great theatre experience for any actor, designer or technician.
The production needs 2 middle-aged to elderly men, 2 young men, 2 young women and 1 man or woman of any age but physically active.
They are also looking for people who like to work behind the scenes as costumers, prop masters, makeup artists, painters, carpenters, light/sound board operators and scenic, lighting and costume designers.
Auditions will be held at Cite Des Arts (corner of Buchanan and Vine in downtown Lafayette) from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th and again on Saturday, September 19th from 2-4. Performances are January 11th-27th, 2010.
Auditioners do not need to prepare an audition piece--they will read from the script. Familiarity with Classic theatre is not necessary--they will teach you what you need to know. The translation sounds contemporary and the style will be modified naturalism.
If you have any questions, call Walter Brown at 235-6284 or Danny Povinelli at 201-1696 or email Brown or Povinelli.
This is a great play and should be a great theatre experience for any actor, designer or technician.
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Theatre--Performance
Tickets are now on sale for Greater Tuna, the first of two fall offerings in the Eunice Players' Theatre's 40th anniversary season. The play runs September 12th, 16th, 17th, and 19th at 7:00 pm, and September 13th and 20th at 2:00 pm. The dinner theatre performance is September 15 at 6:00 p.m. Dinner consists of barbeque chicken and fixin's with apple pie for dessert. Tickets are $10 (additional $15 for dinner) and available at David Ltd. Hair and Nail Salon, 204 S. Second St., Eunice, or by calling 546-0163.
Directed by Ching Wasmuth, and written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, the play stars Kevin Miller (above left) and Van Reed (above right). Each actor portrays 10 different characters: strange men, old women, children, even Yippy the Dog. Quick costume changes and a variety of characterizations showcase the talents of these two veteran actors whose names are synonymous with high quality comedy.
The play itself, about a day in the life of the odd citizens of Tuna,Texas’ third-smallest town, has won rave reviews as a sure-fire hit on Broadway and in community theatres across America. Season tickets may still be purchased by calling 457-2156 or 546-0163. For $20 a season ticket includes 2 shows, reservation rights for seating, and an invitation and voting privileges for the 40th Annual Irving Awards. Angel and patron packages are also available for purchase. The theatre is located at 121 S. Second St. in Eunice.
Additional information can be found at the Eunice Players' Theatre website.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Dance--Performance
Evidence Dance Company, a group that has been wowing audience worldwide kicks off the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana’s (PASA) new season at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.
Vibrant dance steps, complex patterns and powerful images are part of Ron K. Brown style. The New York Times dance critic Anna Kisselgoff described the company as “dancers who understand Brown’s expressive purpose.” Since the birth of his company, Evidence Dance Company, in 1985, the Brooklyn-born Brown has created exciting choreography using West African dance, urban jazz and hip hop moves, with elements of storytelling. Through dance, Brown explores the history of blacks in America and passes on African culture in a manner that Brown describes as “physical narratives or journeys.” With each performance, Evidence Dance Company provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. “I named my company Evidence, because the work that we present is evidence of life circumstance, background, and all the information that comes into us,” says Brown. “I want audiences to understand my stories and messages… and share a sense of community.”
Evidence Dance Company consists of 10 dancers from a diverse array of professional and educational backgrounds. One of the company members Clarice Young, is a graduate of the University of Louisiana Lafayette’s Performing Arts Department. Evidence members Francine Ott and Joel Sule’ Adams are also Louisiana natives.
The New York Post says, “Brown is one of the hottest choreographers now working in modern dance”
The Evidence Dance program includes Brown’s fascinating piece Two Year-Old Gentleman, which reflects Brown’s study of the Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Indians as part of a wider cultural commentary on rites of passage from boys to men. This all-male work emphasizes the importance of community and strong male relationships across generations. The “two year old gentlemen” of the title refer to Brown’s late grandfather and his own nephew Ame, who performs with the company. Two Year Old Gentleman explores and the bond of unconditional love that existed between them.
PASA will host a mask-making workshop led by Lafayette Mardi Gras Indians; an open workshop, led by Ron Brown; a lecture by author and cultural expert Jason Berry; and a daytime performance for middle and high school students.
Tickets for Evidence Dance Company are available through TicketMaster outlets, by phone at 1(800)745-3000, or online at www.pasaonline.org. Tickets are available for as little as $7 and student and group discounts are available. This performance and all activities in associated with Evidence Dance Company are sponsored by Chevron and the Louisiana Lottery.
Vibrant dance steps, complex patterns and powerful images are part of Ron K. Brown style. The New York Times dance critic Anna Kisselgoff described the company as “dancers who understand Brown’s expressive purpose.” Since the birth of his company, Evidence Dance Company, in 1985, the Brooklyn-born Brown has created exciting choreography using West African dance, urban jazz and hip hop moves, with elements of storytelling. Through dance, Brown explores the history of blacks in America and passes on African culture in a manner that Brown describes as “physical narratives or journeys.” With each performance, Evidence Dance Company provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. “I named my company Evidence, because the work that we present is evidence of life circumstance, background, and all the information that comes into us,” says Brown. “I want audiences to understand my stories and messages… and share a sense of community.”
Evidence Dance Company consists of 10 dancers from a diverse array of professional and educational backgrounds. One of the company members Clarice Young, is a graduate of the University of Louisiana Lafayette’s Performing Arts Department. Evidence members Francine Ott and Joel Sule’ Adams are also Louisiana natives.
The New York Post says, “Brown is one of the hottest choreographers now working in modern dance”
The Evidence Dance program includes Brown’s fascinating piece Two Year-Old Gentleman, which reflects Brown’s study of the Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Indians as part of a wider cultural commentary on rites of passage from boys to men. This all-male work emphasizes the importance of community and strong male relationships across generations. The “two year old gentlemen” of the title refer to Brown’s late grandfather and his own nephew Ame, who performs with the company. Two Year Old Gentleman explores and the bond of unconditional love that existed between them.
PASA will host a mask-making workshop led by Lafayette Mardi Gras Indians; an open workshop, led by Ron Brown; a lecture by author and cultural expert Jason Berry; and a daytime performance for middle and high school students.
Tickets for Evidence Dance Company are available through TicketMaster outlets, by phone at 1(800)745-3000, or online at www.pasaonline.org. Tickets are available for as little as $7 and student and group discounts are available. This performance and all activities in associated with Evidence Dance Company are sponsored by Chevron and the Louisiana Lottery.
Theatre--Performance
Ivy Fauntleroy and Vincent P. Barras
Cindy Hebert and Vincent P. Barras
Moon Over Buffalo, a comedy by Ken Ludwig, opens this week-end for consecutive week-ends. The director, Mike Durand, and his great cast and crew have been working diligently to put together a great performance for IPAL audiences. The plot of this farce concerns the trials and tribulations of a repertory theater company. The hilarity involves marital infidelity, love triangles and hopeful dreams in a theater company in chaos. Please note, this show is not suitable for children. The play stars Cindy Hebert, Vincent Barras, Ivy Fauntleroy, Amanda Shackelford, Nick Dooley, David Wattigny, David Arceneaux and Stephanie Judice.
Tickets can be purchased at Delaune's Pharmacy, Paul's Flowers, Accentrics or at the door. All tickets are $10.00
Friday, Sept 4,11,18 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, Sept 5 and 12 at 8:15 P.M.
Saturday, Sept 19 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, Sept 6,13,20 at 3:00 P.M.
Theatre--Performance
Omni Artiste Productions Inc.
Proudly Presents
2009-2010 Tribute Season: Judi Ann Mason
LIVIN’ FAT
October 2-4 and 9-11, 2009
INDIGO BLUES: A LOVE SONG
December 4-6 and 11-13, 2009
STORM STORIES
February 19-21 and 11-13, 2010
A STAR AINT NOTHING BUT A HOLE IN HEAVEN
June 18-20 and 25-27, 2010
Alexander Marshall, Ph.D.
Founder and Artistic Director
337-692-2429
mars6853@bellsouth.net
Performance Venue
CITE DES ART
109 Vine Street
Lafayette, LA
Proudly Presents
2009-2010 Tribute Season: Judi Ann Mason
LIVIN’ FAT
October 2-4 and 9-11, 2009
INDIGO BLUES: A LOVE SONG
December 4-6 and 11-13, 2009
STORM STORIES
February 19-21 and 11-13, 2010
A STAR AINT NOTHING BUT A HOLE IN HEAVEN
June 18-20 and 25-27, 2010
Alexander Marshall, Ph.D.
Founder and Artistic Director
337-692-2429
mars6853@bellsouth.net
Performance Venue
CITE DES ART
109 Vine Street
Lafayette, LA
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