The Abbey Players will open their new show, Social Security, on Friday, April 2nd at 8 pm. The play, by Andrew Bergman and directed by Deborah and Mickey Atchetee, concerns David and Barbara, art dealers, who have a happy marriage. Their world is shattered with the arrival of Barbara's sister, a frumpy stay-at-home suburbanite mother, her uptight CPA husband and her stereotypically Jewish mother. They are there to try to save their college student daughter from the horrors of living only for sex. The comedy really begins to fly when the mother hits it off with an elderly artist who is the art dealer's best client. This is an adult comedy, guaranteed to have the audience rolling in the aisles.
The show will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, starting April 2nd. There will also be two Sunday matinees, April 11th and April 18th at 2 pm.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Theatre--Staged Reading and Auditions
Cite Des Arts is presenting a reading of Chez Gisele on Monday, March 29th at 6:30 pm. This reading is open to the public and is being done in preparation for the production of the show at Cite Des Arts theater, 109 Vine St. in Lafayette on May 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th . Performances will be at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 for students and senior citizens with general admission $15.00 which can be obtained in advance by calling 337-291-1122.
Chez Gisele is a drag musical comedy noire. It's a tribute to the life of a lovely French woman, Gisele Carriton (1927-2007), who had the first gay cabaret nightclub in Lafayette during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
It was an era of emerging civil rights for gay and African-Americans, who wildly supported Chez Gisele because it was a safe haven for acceptance. Gisele was put into the spotlight by a local bigot with political ambitions, Puggy Mottie. He used his television show and newspaper to slander and libel Gisele and build a consensus of hatred directed at her personally, calling her a madam and her nightclub a house of male prostitution.
Gisele had to make her nightclub into a private membership club to protect her customers because of a hate crime that occurred at the bar. She strictly kept the identity of her customers protected as she wanted them to have one place in their lives where they were free of harassment, hate, prejudice and simply be themselves. Within the walls of Chez Gisele, gay people and African American heterosexual couples could find acceptance, entertainment, fun, Parisian elegance, and unconditional love from Gisele who was considered their friend and extended family.
Unfortunately, a murder of a Chez Gisele employee took place in the parking lot of the nightclub and never prosecuted, not uncommon at the time as crimes against gay people didn't carry the interest of the police or judicial system.
The music of the play assists to tell the story of colorful characters that passed through Chez Gisele and recreate poignant memories of an era in Lafayette history. Chez Gisele was more than the house of Gisele; it was the birth of an attitude of grace that is still growing today.
For those interested in participating in the reading, or in the auditions to be held April 5th, 6th and 7th at Cite Des Arts theater at 6:30pm, the cast of characters is as follows:
Gisele “Gigi” Carriton age 30-45 can do a French accent
Clarence Dupuis age 20-35 handsome and well built
Miss Doo age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Marie age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Fancy Fontenot age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Hannah age 30-60 man or woman Cajun looking a plus
The Reverend age 30-60 man
Sofonda Peters age 20-35 man or woman to be able to play a transvestite
Puggy Mottie age 35-60 man
Sheriff Landry age 30-60 man
Gov. Edwin Edwards age 30-60 man
The roles of Gisele, the Reverend and the drag queens require the ability to lipsync and dance. Monologues are not required as cold readings (unprepared reading from the script) will be done.
It was an era of emerging civil rights for gay and African-Americans, who wildly supported Chez Gisele because it was a safe haven for acceptance. Gisele was put into the spotlight by a local bigot with political ambitions, Puggy Mottie. He used his television show and newspaper to slander and libel Gisele and build a consensus of hatred directed at her personally, calling her a madam and her nightclub a house of male prostitution.
Gisele had to make her nightclub into a private membership club to protect her customers because of a hate crime that occurred at the bar. She strictly kept the identity of her customers protected as she wanted them to have one place in their lives where they were free of harassment, hate, prejudice and simply be themselves. Within the walls of Chez Gisele, gay people and African American heterosexual couples could find acceptance, entertainment, fun, Parisian elegance, and unconditional love from Gisele who was considered their friend and extended family.
Unfortunately, a murder of a Chez Gisele employee took place in the parking lot of the nightclub and never prosecuted, not uncommon at the time as crimes against gay people didn't carry the interest of the police or judicial system.
The music of the play assists to tell the story of colorful characters that passed through Chez Gisele and recreate poignant memories of an era in Lafayette history. Chez Gisele was more than the house of Gisele; it was the birth of an attitude of grace that is still growing today.
For those interested in participating in the reading, or in the auditions to be held April 5th, 6th and 7th at Cite Des Arts theater at 6:30pm, the cast of characters is as follows:
Gisele “Gigi” Carriton age 30-45 can do a French accent
Clarence Dupuis age 20-35 handsome and well built
Miss Doo age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Marie age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Fancy Fontenot age 20-40 able to be a drag queen, man or woman
Miss Hannah age 30-60 man or woman Cajun looking a plus
The Reverend age 30-60 man
Sofonda Peters age 20-35 man or woman to be able to play a transvestite
Puggy Mottie age 35-60 man
Sheriff Landry age 30-60 man
Gov. Edwin Edwards age 30-60 man
The roles of Gisele, the Reverend and the drag queens require the ability to lipsync and dance. Monologues are not required as cold readings (unprepared reading from the script) will be done.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)
The UL-Lafayette Opera Theatre and UL-Lafayette Orchestra production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opens tonight, March 25th, at 7:30 pm at Angelle Hall and continues through Sunday, March 28th.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Theatre--Performance
The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced the cast of The Graduate.
Mrs. Robinson--Debbie Box
Benjamin Braddock--Christian Glorioso
Elaine Robinson--Morgan James
Mr. Robinson--Tony Scelfo
Mrs. Braddock--Judith Allian
Stripper--Ladaisha Bowles
Waiteress/Hotel desk clerk--Emilie Miller
Priest/Man in bar--Melvin Coleman
There is still a need for a man in his 40's to play Mr. Braddock.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Theatre--Performance
After being closed for the last 9 months renovating the lobby, laying new carpeting and organizing the rest of the theatre, The Abbey Players are pleased to announce their new production Social Security, an adult comedy by Andrew Bergman.
Think aging parents, rebellious college kids and baby boomers facing a mid-life crisis and that's the subject of this hysterical adult comedy!
Barbara and David Kahn are successful and sophisticated art gallery owners living in Manhattan. Barbara's frumpy stay-at-home sister Trudy and her bland CPA husband Martin Heyman live in the suburbs of Long Island. Living with the Heymans is Sophie Greengrass, the stereotypical guilt producing, cantankerous Jewish mother of Barbara and Trudy.
In the middle of a crisis, Trudy and Martin show up to unceremoniously dump Sophie off on Barbara and David. Enter Barbara and David's best client, Maurice, a 98-year-old world class painter, and the sparks begin to fly. Suddenly everyone discovers that seniors never lose interest in the opposite sex.
Directed by Deborah Atchetee and Mickey Atchetee, Social Security will run April 2nd - May 1st, 2010 (Fridays, Saturdays and two Sunday Matinees--the 11th and 18th) with one Thursday performance (April 15th).
Opening night, the traditional Patrons'/Premiere Night, is April 2nd, 2010. Tickets for this event only are $35.00 per person and include dinner (seafood entree' for Good Friday), drinks, choice of two vegetables, roll and cake for dessert.
Tickets can be ordered online 24/7 at the Abbey Players website, or leave a message at the box office by calling 337-893-2442. Regular performance tickets are $15.00 and Sunday matinees are $10.00.
Think aging parents, rebellious college kids and baby boomers facing a mid-life crisis and that's the subject of this hysterical adult comedy!
Barbara and David Kahn are successful and sophisticated art gallery owners living in Manhattan. Barbara's frumpy stay-at-home sister Trudy and her bland CPA husband Martin Heyman live in the suburbs of Long Island. Living with the Heymans is Sophie Greengrass, the stereotypical guilt producing, cantankerous Jewish mother of Barbara and Trudy.
In the middle of a crisis, Trudy and Martin show up to unceremoniously dump Sophie off on Barbara and David. Enter Barbara and David's best client, Maurice, a 98-year-old world class painter, and the sparks begin to fly. Suddenly everyone discovers that seniors never lose interest in the opposite sex.
Directed by Deborah Atchetee and Mickey Atchetee, Social Security will run April 2nd - May 1st, 2010 (Fridays, Saturdays and two Sunday Matinees--the 11th and 18th) with one Thursday performance (April 15th).
Opening night, the traditional Patrons'/Premiere Night, is April 2nd, 2010. Tickets for this event only are $35.00 per person and include dinner (seafood entree' for Good Friday), drinks, choice of two vegetables, roll and cake for dessert.
Tickets can be ordered online 24/7 at the Abbey Players website, or leave a message at the box office by calling 337-893-2442. Regular performance tickets are $15.00 and Sunday matinees are $10.00.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Theatre--Reading
Cité des Arts is having a reading of our upcoming play Chez Gisele, Monday April 29that 6:30 pm. We're looking for readers and listeners alike who are interested in helping out this fantastic work in progress. Great for those who want to see what its like behind the scenes for a locally born production go from the pen to the paper to the stage.
If your interested in participating in the reading, contact jarin@citedesarts.org.
WHAT: Reading of Chez Gisele, written by Dennis Ward
WHEN: Monday, March 29th at 6:30 pm.
WHERE: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine Street, Downtown Lafayette
COST: Free!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Performance--Theatre
As the Eunice Players’ Theatre opens its 41st season, Jody L. Powell brings to the stage a hilarious, fun-filled show, What the Bellhop Saw. The two-act comedy written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore is sure to leave audiences squealing with laughter as one comedic gag falls atop the other at breakneck speed.
Rehearsals are underway and the cast of stage veterans and those stepping on the Eunice stage for the first time are already creating characters that fill a hotel room with physical comedy, mistaken identities, a lot of money and a little bit of romance.
Making his stage debut is John Kittles of Eunice, playing Georgie, the hen-pecked husband of Arlene, played by Jerica Guillory of Eunice. Guillory was previously seen on the EPT stage in Never Get Smart with an Angel. Angelle Bellard of Duson steps in as Georgie’s secretary and the object of his affection. She has been seen on the EPT stage in Providence, Bus Stop and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
Portraying Georgie’s brother, Wally the bellhop, is Casey Harmon, a 16-year stage veteran from Crowley. Casey was most recently seen in Opelousas Little Theatre’s musical version of Jekyll and Hyde and he won the American Assn. of Community Theatre's Best Actor award for his portrayal of Lennie in Of Mice and Men.
Tucker Kelly and Morgan Booty, both from Crowley, fill the roles of Stan, a bumbling CIA agent and Missy, the hotel maid, respectively. Both were seen in Bridge to Terabithia and Seance in Acadiana, put on by the Acadia Players, as well as numerous high school and church productions.
Newcomer to the stage is Larry Reppond, of Eunice, fulfilling the role of Roger Fish, a renowned author whose life is in danger for having written the misunderstood book, The Satanic Nurses. Babu, the terrorist out to kill him, is played by Glenn “Jay” Mentel, Jr. of Opelousas. Jay most recently brought his gift for physical comedy to the EPT stage in If the Shoe Fits and the OLT stage in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
Bringing a healthy dose of comedy to Eunice for the first time is Shane Guilbeau, who plays Mr. Bickhardt, the hotel manager. Shane has become a local favorite in his home town of Lafayette for creating the Cajun comic character Grosbec, and playing multiple outrageous characters in Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas.
Rounding out the cast are Sarah Martel and Deborah D. Ardoin of Eunice. Only ten years old, Sarah is already an active violin player with the Eunice Symphony Orchestra. Ardoin is a long-time member of EPT and a founding member of the newly developed Acadiana Repertory Theatre. She is a multiple Irving Award winner, most recently for Best Actress in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
The humor in this play lies in a bunch of goofy people all descending on the same hotel room at the same time, with everybody frantically running in and out of doors, donning disguises, hiding and scheming and generally getting in trouble. Believe it that this is the making for a delightfully absurd evening of pure comedic gold!
Evening performances will be held April 15 – 17 and 21 – 22 at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. Dinner theatre (with steak and trimmings) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Nick's on Second St., with the performance immediately following. Individual tickets for the show are not on sale yet although season tickets may be purchased and more information can be obtained by calling 457-2156 or 546-0163. For $20 a season ticket includes 3 shows, reservation rights, voting privileges and an invitation to the 40th Annual Irving Awards. Angel and patron packages are also available for purchase.
Making his stage debut is John Kittles of Eunice, playing Georgie, the hen-pecked husband of Arlene, played by Jerica Guillory of Eunice. Guillory was previously seen on the EPT stage in Never Get Smart with an Angel. Angelle Bellard of Duson steps in as Georgie’s secretary and the object of his affection. She has been seen on the EPT stage in Providence, Bus Stop and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
Portraying Georgie’s brother, Wally the bellhop, is Casey Harmon, a 16-year stage veteran from Crowley. Casey was most recently seen in Opelousas Little Theatre’s musical version of Jekyll and Hyde and he won the American Assn. of Community Theatre's Best Actor award for his portrayal of Lennie in Of Mice and Men.
Tucker Kelly and Morgan Booty, both from Crowley, fill the roles of Stan, a bumbling CIA agent and Missy, the hotel maid, respectively. Both were seen in Bridge to Terabithia and Seance in Acadiana, put on by the Acadia Players, as well as numerous high school and church productions.
Newcomer to the stage is Larry Reppond, of Eunice, fulfilling the role of Roger Fish, a renowned author whose life is in danger for having written the misunderstood book, The Satanic Nurses. Babu, the terrorist out to kill him, is played by Glenn “Jay” Mentel, Jr. of Opelousas. Jay most recently brought his gift for physical comedy to the EPT stage in If the Shoe Fits and the OLT stage in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
Bringing a healthy dose of comedy to Eunice for the first time is Shane Guilbeau, who plays Mr. Bickhardt, the hotel manager. Shane has become a local favorite in his home town of Lafayette for creating the Cajun comic character Grosbec, and playing multiple outrageous characters in Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas.
Rounding out the cast are Sarah Martel and Deborah D. Ardoin of Eunice. Only ten years old, Sarah is already an active violin player with the Eunice Symphony Orchestra. Ardoin is a long-time member of EPT and a founding member of the newly developed Acadiana Repertory Theatre. She is a multiple Irving Award winner, most recently for Best Actress in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
The humor in this play lies in a bunch of goofy people all descending on the same hotel room at the same time, with everybody frantically running in and out of doors, donning disguises, hiding and scheming and generally getting in trouble. Believe it that this is the making for a delightfully absurd evening of pure comedic gold!
Evening performances will be held April 15 – 17 and 21 – 22 at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. Dinner theatre (with steak and trimmings) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Nick's on Second St., with the performance immediately following. Individual tickets for the show are not on sale yet although season tickets may be purchased and more information can be obtained by calling 457-2156 or 546-0163. For $20 a season ticket includes 3 shows, reservation rights, voting privileges and an invitation to the 40th Annual Irving Awards. Angel and patron packages are also available for purchase.
Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)
Come and see the UL Opera Theatre's and the UL Symphony's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Solve-It-Yourself Musical!
This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) "puts on" its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Now, Miss Bud is, in turn, engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Our title character disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve-but has Edwin Drood been murdered? And if so, then whodunit? The giddy playfulness of this play-within-a-play draws the audience toward one of Drood's most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale!
Cast:
Edwin Drood--Alex Hollerman
Chairman--Nicholas Manzo
John Jasper--Holden Greene
Rosa Bud--Lana Carver and Jenee Luquette
Neville Landless--Evan Melancon
Helena Landless--Meghin Taylor and Ashlee Richard
Reverend Crisparkle--Brian Egland
Princess Puffer--Carolyn Broussard
Bazzard--Beverly Harlton
Durdles--Ken Harrelson
Deputy/Waiter--Nathanael Trahan
Citizens of Cloisterham - Kelly Griffin, Jenny Dupre, Katie Parris, Brittany Monaghan and Jennifer Andrews
Dancers - Kristina Doiron, Courtney Scott, Rebecca LaFleur, Katie Parris, and Ashley Arnold
The show is directed by Shawn Roy, and choreographed by Melinda Caubarreaux. The UL Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Michael Blaney. Set design and construction by Duncan Thistlethwaite, Lighting design by Ken Harrelson and Sound by Nathan Abbott.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes.
The show will run Thursday (March 25th), Friday March 26th), Saturday (March 27th) at 7:30pm, with a Sunday matinee on March 28th at 3pm.
Performances will be held at the Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall on UL campus.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10 general admission, and free for UL students and faculty.
This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) "puts on" its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Now, Miss Bud is, in turn, engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Our title character disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve-but has Edwin Drood been murdered? And if so, then whodunit? The giddy playfulness of this play-within-a-play draws the audience toward one of Drood's most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale!
Cast:
Edwin Drood--Alex Hollerman
Chairman--Nicholas Manzo
John Jasper--Holden Greene
Rosa Bud--Lana Carver and Jenee Luquette
Neville Landless--Evan Melancon
Helena Landless--Meghin Taylor and Ashlee Richard
Reverend Crisparkle--Brian Egland
Princess Puffer--Carolyn Broussard
Bazzard--Beverly Harlton
Durdles--Ken Harrelson
Deputy/Waiter--Nathanael Trahan
Citizens of Cloisterham - Kelly Griffin, Jenny Dupre, Katie Parris, Brittany Monaghan and Jennifer Andrews
Dancers - Kristina Doiron, Courtney Scott, Rebecca LaFleur, Katie Parris, and Ashley Arnold
The show is directed by Shawn Roy, and choreographed by Melinda Caubarreaux. The UL Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Michael Blaney. Set design and construction by Duncan Thistlethwaite, Lighting design by Ken Harrelson and Sound by Nathan Abbott.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes.
The show will run Thursday (March 25th), Friday March 26th), Saturday (March 27th) at 7:30pm, with a Sunday matinee on March 28th at 3pm.
Performances will be held at the Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall on UL campus.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10 general admission, and free for UL students and faculty.
Theatre--Performance
The University of Louisiana Department of Performing Arts presents Good Thing by Jessica Goldberg. Performances are March 24th through the 27th at 7:30pm and March 28th at 2:00pm in Burke Theatre in Burke-Hawthorn Hall on the UL campus.
Sara Birk, Assistant Professor of Acting and Voice at UL, is directing this production. Professor Birk has worked as actor, director, and vocal coach in numerous productions in both educational and independent theatres around the country. Actors for this production include students from the Performing Arts Department at UL-Lafayette.
Dean is about to be a father for the first time. Unfortunately, what should be a joyful occasion is not quite what he expected. The impending birth has necessitated locking the mother-to-be in a room so that she won’t get into Dean’s brother’s drug stash and harm the baby. And just to make things more complicated, Dean’s ex-girlfriend has returned from college to renew their relationship, prompting Dean to wonder if his choices in life have been the right ones.
Good Thing examines those moments when we look back at past decisions and try to figure out where we went wrong, and how we can make things right. Sometimes the right choice is the one most difficult to face, and the one that will cost the most.
Tickets for Good Thing are $10.00 for General Admission, $5.00 for UL Alumni, Senior Citizens, children and students. UL faculty, staff and students with a valid ID are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to each performance. Due to adult situations and language, this production is intended for mature audiences. For further information, please call the UL Lafayette Department of Performing Arts at 482-6357.
Theatre--Review (IPAL)
Ray Blum's review of IPAL's production of Guys and Dolls appeared in the Friday, March 19th edition of the Daily Advertiser. The Georgies went to Kim Monroe (Miss Adelaide) and Mike Labiche (Nathan Detroit).
Theatre--Auditions
Auditions for IPAL's last play of the regular season, The New Kid on the Block by Pat Cook, will be held at the Essanee Theater at 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 22 and 23. Donna Berard is directing. Performances are scheduled for June 3-13. There are roles for three males and four females:
Carl--Rather bossy man in his 70's
Lloyd--A southern gentleman retired from the Army in his 70's
Parker--A genial man in his 70's
Will Stewart--A cautious woman in her 60's or 70's with a secret
Morgana Bolton--Bombastic gossip around age 60
Jolene Balfoy--Will's sarcastic daughter and mother to Will's grown grandchildren
Eleanor Dumfries--Dramatic lady in her 60's or 70's
The plot concerns Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three older gentlemen who share a large home, need to rent out their fourth bedroom to help with the rent. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up except Will turns out to be a lady. While Lloyd and Parker like her and want to vote her in, Carl barks back, "We're not voting on prom queen!" Carl's reaction is all part of a plan with Will, his sister, to let her live with them for a while. Before the brother and sister can reveal their plotting, however, the "fun" begins. It's all over the area that Carl and Will are sweethearts; Lloyd has put on his army fatigues and is running night maneuvers; and Parker is sneaking around the neighborhood with his walkie-talkie. Then the woman in black enters, telling Will she better leave. On top of this, Will's daughter, Jolene, arrives having just left her husband. This comedy has more turns than a Google map to grandma's house. And the audience finally finds out just who really is "The New Kid on the Block."
For more information, call (337)364-5114 and leave a message. The director will return the call.
Carl--Rather bossy man in his 70's
Lloyd--A southern gentleman retired from the Army in his 70's
Parker--A genial man in his 70's
Will Stewart--A cautious woman in her 60's or 70's with a secret
Morgana Bolton--Bombastic gossip around age 60
Jolene Balfoy--Will's sarcastic daughter and mother to Will's grown grandchildren
Eleanor Dumfries--Dramatic lady in her 60's or 70's
The plot concerns Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three older gentlemen who share a large home, need to rent out their fourth bedroom to help with the rent. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up except Will turns out to be a lady. While Lloyd and Parker like her and want to vote her in, Carl barks back, "We're not voting on prom queen!" Carl's reaction is all part of a plan with Will, his sister, to let her live with them for a while. Before the brother and sister can reveal their plotting, however, the "fun" begins. It's all over the area that Carl and Will are sweethearts; Lloyd has put on his army fatigues and is running night maneuvers; and Parker is sneaking around the neighborhood with his walkie-talkie. Then the woman in black enters, telling Will she better leave. On top of this, Will's daughter, Jolene, arrives having just left her husband. This comedy has more turns than a Google map to grandma's house. And the audience finally finds out just who really is "The New Kid on the Block."
For more information, call (337)364-5114 and leave a message. The director will return the call.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Film--Auditions
This blog doesn't generally carry information about film auditions on purpose, but I've received the following from several people with requests to post it. Some of the roles have been cast. This is a training film for a law firm.
Stubbs Law Firm
Simple Character Sheet
1. Man In Hard Hat
Single scene, non-speaking
Age 30's
2. Accountant
Non-speaking, male
Age 30's
3. Anna
Non-speaking
Age 30's – 40's
Traits: Professional administrative type, studious
4. Attorney
Non-speaking
Age 40's-50's
5. Female worker
Non-speaking
Age 40's-50's
Traits: Out of shape, 20-30 year employee
6. HARRY
Cast
7. John
Speaking
Age 40 – 45
Traits: Good looking, in shape male
8. Landlord
Non-speaking
Age 60's – 70's
Traits: Retiree, Leaseowner
9. Male worker
Non-speaking
Age 40's – 50's
Traits: Out of shape, 20-30 year employee
10. MARK
Speaking
Age 40's-50's
Traits: In shape, saleman-esque, good personality
11. SUIT #1
Speaking
Age 40's – 50's
Traits: Professional, charming, swindler
12. SUIT #2
Speaking
Age 38 – 50's
Traits: Professional, swindler
Stubbs Law Firm
Simple Character Sheet
1. Man In Hard Hat
Single scene, non-speaking
Age 30's
2. Accountant
Non-speaking, male
Age 30's
3. Anna
Non-speaking
Age 30's – 40's
Traits: Professional administrative type, studious
4. Attorney
Non-speaking
Age 40's-50's
5. Female worker
Non-speaking
Age 40's-50's
Traits: Out of shape, 20-30 year employee
6. HARRY
Cast
7. John
Speaking
Age 40 – 45
Traits: Good looking, in shape male
8. Landlord
Non-speaking
Age 60's – 70's
Traits: Retiree, Leaseowner
9. Male worker
Non-speaking
Age 40's – 50's
Traits: Out of shape, 20-30 year employee
10. MARK
Speaking
Age 40's-50's
Traits: In shape, saleman-esque, good personality
11. SUIT #1
Speaking
Age 40's – 50's
Traits: Professional, charming, swindler
12. SUIT #2
Speaking
Age 38 – 50's
Traits: Professional, swindler
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Theatre--Audition (Musical Theatre)
Acting Unlimited, Inc. has scheduled auditions for the summer show, Bat Boy: The Musical. The production can be followed by blog here.
Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)
Ruth Diaz (Sarah Brown), Brett LeBlanc (Sky Masterson) and Milton Resweber (Benny Southstreet)
Mike Labiche (Nathan Detroit) and Kim Monroe (Miss Adelaide)
Audie Comeaux (Rusty), Michael Caffery (Nicely Nicely) and Milton Resweber (Benny)
Mike Borato (Lt. Brannigan), Matthew Dugan and Charlie Robertson
Ruth Diaz (Sarah Brown), Thomas Owens and Travis Guillory
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Theatre--Auditions
The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts in Franklin is announcing open auditions for The Graduate. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 6 pm. Persons auditioning must be 17 years old and older. A prepared piece is not required to audition as parts of the actual script will be provided at the audition.
The story surrounds the life of Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, who returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father's business partner but soon finds he is falling in love with her daughter, Elaine. The principle characters, three male and three female, needed for this production are Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson, Elaine Robinson, and Mrs. Braddock. However, there are also a few ensemble roles as well.
Production dates will be May 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and June 1st.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Theatre--Auditions
Christy Leichty and Johanna Divine are holding open auditions for the revival of their earlier hit, Les Marionettes, at Cite Des Arts on Monday (March 8th), Tuesday (March 9th) and Wednesday (March 10th), starting at 6:30 pm. Performances are scheduled to take place during Festivals International.
Theatre-Dance This Week
This is another busy week for local theatre and dance. Two new shows open this weekend: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical at the Opelousas Little Theatre and Evening of Dance from the UL-Lafayette Department of Performing Arts. The shows presented by three groups will continue their runs: Guys and Dolls at IPAL in New Iberia, Unbearably Lo_ely by Acting Up (in Acadiana) and The Lawyer Who Stopped Talking by Phillips/Christy at Cite Des Arts.
Support local theatre by one or more of these shows this week!
Support local theatre by one or more of these shows this week!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Theatre--Review
Ray Blum reviews Firelight Performing Arts' production of Bell, Book and Candle in the March 5th edition of the Daily Advertiser.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Theatre--Performance (Musical theatre)
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This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) "puts on" its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Now, Miss Bud is, in turn, engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Our title character disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve-but has Edwin Drood been murdered? And if so, then whodunit? The giddy playfulness of this play-within-a-play draws the audience toward one of Drood's most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale!
Cast:
Edwin Drood--Alex Hollerman
Chairman--Nicholas Manzo
John Jasper--Holden Greene
Rosa Bud--Lana Carver and Jenee Luquette
Neville Landless--Evan Melancon
Helena Landless--Meghin Taylor and Ashlee Richard
Reverend Crisparkle--Brian Egland
Princess Puffer--Carolyn Broussard
Bazzard--Beverly Harlton
Durdles--Ken Harrelson
Deputy/Waiter--Nathanael Trahan
Citizens of Cloisterham - Kelly Griffin, Jenny Dupre, Katie Parris, Brittany Monaghan and Jennifer Andrews
Dancers - Kristina Doiron, Courtney Scott, Rebecca LaFleur, Katie Parris, and Ashley Arnold
The show is directed by Shawn Roy, and choreographed by Melinda Caubarreaux. The UL-Lafayette Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Michael Blaney. Set design and construction is by Duncan Thistlethwaite. Book, music, and lyrics are by Rupert Holmes.
The show opens on March 25th at 7:30 pm and will continue on the 26th and 27th with a Sunday matinee on March 28th at 3pm. Performances will be held at the Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall on UL campus. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 general admission, and free for UL students and faculty.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Theatre--Performance (Musical theatre)
On March 11th, the Opelousas Little Theatre opens with an awesome version of Jekyll & Hyde: the musical. Thirty actors bring their best to perform the inherent qualities of good and evil. The new venue, The Delta Grand, is almost finished and ready to showcase its first theatrical performance. Join them the last 3 weekends of March (March 11th through the 28th), Thursday through Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Sell outs are already happening, so purchase tickets now at Sebastien Dupre Jewelry, 337-948-4367. Charges, cash and checks are accepted, and Robbie will hold for the tickets at will call at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the door for that night's performance, shows may sellout.
For more information, call Dana Reed at (337) 351-2591 or Duncan McBride at either (337) 543-8762 or (337) 351-3822 (cell).
Opera--Performance
The Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) will present the international tour of George and Ira Gershwin's quintessential American opera, Porgy and Bess, at the Heymann Center for the Performing Arts. Jazz phrasings find a home in opera in this breath-taking masterpiece that entwines pride, prejudice, pathos and passion, with a memorable score that includes "Summertime", "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin’" and "It Ain't Necessarily So".
PASA is also sponsoring outreach activities before the performances. An exciting lineup of lectures and art demonstrations are planned as PASA prepares for their presentation of Porgy and Bess at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 7 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. There will be a special student production on Monday, March 8th.
The activity schedule leading up to the Porgy and Bess performance is designed for opera fans, music and theater lovers and anyone interested in culture and stimulated by new ideas.
Wednesday, March 3
Porgy and Bess: A love story against all odds
Lafayette Parish Library-south regional branch
6101 Johnston Street
Lafayette, La 70503
Time: 6:30 p.m.
George Gershwin’s great American opera Porgy and Bess was controversial from the start (in 1958 the movie set was destroyed by arson), but songs like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So” ensure its immortality. Join U.L.’s Dr Susan Nicassio as she explores the classic tale of love, crime, loss, and ultimately redemption, set in the Charleston tenement of Catfish Row.
Saturday, March 6
PASA presents: "Porgy and Bess; from drama to destiny"
Teen Discussion
Progressive Baptist Church Community Center
125 Gallian Street
Lafayette,La 70501
Time: 1-3 pm
PASA will host a teen summit at Progressive Baptist Church Community Center. Area high school students are invited to participate as panelists in the teen discussion. The summit will focus on similar social challenges faced by the characters from Porgy and Bess and how it relates to teens today.This event will be moderated by local poet and actress Katrina Auzenne, and co-moderated by Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux. The event is free but space is limited. Interested participants can register by calling (337) 237-2787 ext. 206.
Tickets for Porgy and Bess range from $12-$60 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more and students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased through all TicketMaster outlets, by phone at 1(800)745-3000, or online at the PASA website.
PASA is also sponsoring outreach activities before the performances. An exciting lineup of lectures and art demonstrations are planned as PASA prepares for their presentation of Porgy and Bess at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 7 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. There will be a special student production on Monday, March 8th.
The activity schedule leading up to the Porgy and Bess performance is designed for opera fans, music and theater lovers and anyone interested in culture and stimulated by new ideas.
Wednesday, March 3
Porgy and Bess: A love story against all odds
Lafayette Parish Library-south regional branch
6101 Johnston Street
Lafayette, La 70503
Time: 6:30 p.m.
George Gershwin’s great American opera Porgy and Bess was controversial from the start (in 1958 the movie set was destroyed by arson), but songs like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So” ensure its immortality. Join U.L.’s Dr Susan Nicassio as she explores the classic tale of love, crime, loss, and ultimately redemption, set in the Charleston tenement of Catfish Row.
Saturday, March 6
PASA presents: "Porgy and Bess; from drama to destiny"
Teen Discussion
Progressive Baptist Church Community Center
125 Gallian Street
Lafayette,La 70501
Time: 1-3 pm
PASA will host a teen summit at Progressive Baptist Church Community Center. Area high school students are invited to participate as panelists in the teen discussion. The summit will focus on similar social challenges faced by the characters from Porgy and Bess and how it relates to teens today.This event will be moderated by local poet and actress Katrina Auzenne, and co-moderated by Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux. The event is free but space is limited. Interested participants can register by calling (337) 237-2787 ext. 206.
Tickets for Porgy and Bess range from $12-$60 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more and students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased through all TicketMaster outlets, by phone at 1(800)745-3000, or online at the PASA website.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Theatre--Auditions
Auditions for IPAL's last play of the regular season, The New Kid on the Block by Pat Cook, will be held at the Essanee Theater at 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 22 and 23. Donna Berard is directing. Performances are scheduled for June 3-13. There are roles for three males and four females:
Carl - Rather bossy man in his 70's
Lloyd - A southern gentleman retired from the Army in his 70's
Parker - A genial man in his 70's
Will Stewart - A cautious woman in her 60's or 70's with a secret
Morgana Bolton - Bombastic gossip around age 60
Jolene Balfoy - Will's sarcastic daughter and mother to Will's grown grandchildren
Eleanor Dumfries - Dramatic lady in her 60's or 70's
The plot concerns Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three elderly gentlemen looking for a roommate to help pay the rent. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up, except Will turns out to be a lady. Lloyd and Parker like her and want to vote her in, but Carl barks back, "We're not voting on prom queen!" Carl's reaction to Will masks a relationship between that is different from what the audience might expect.
For more information, call (337)364-5114 and leave a message. The director will get back to you.
Carl - Rather bossy man in his 70's
Lloyd - A southern gentleman retired from the Army in his 70's
Parker - A genial man in his 70's
Will Stewart - A cautious woman in her 60's or 70's with a secret
Morgana Bolton - Bombastic gossip around age 60
Jolene Balfoy - Will's sarcastic daughter and mother to Will's grown grandchildren
Eleanor Dumfries - Dramatic lady in her 60's or 70's
The plot concerns Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three elderly gentlemen looking for a roommate to help pay the rent. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up, except Will turns out to be a lady. Lloyd and Parker like her and want to vote her in, but Carl barks back, "We're not voting on prom queen!" Carl's reaction to Will masks a relationship between that is different from what the audience might expect.
For more information, call (337)364-5114 and leave a message. The director will get back to you.
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