Wanderlust Theatre Co.'s 12 ANGRY MEN

It’s 1957, and a young man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father -- a charge that carries a mandatory death sentence. The fate of the defendant is in the hands of twelve strangers. In Reginald Rose’s classic, Twelve Angry Men, things get very personal as evidence is scrutinized, perspectives are questioned, and biases are revealed. The ensemble cast is wholly comprised of seasoned theatre veterans. It includes Walter Brown, Aren Chaisson III, Steven Cooper, Joseph Diaz, Rudy Eisenzopf, John W. Fiero, Stefan Hannie, David Keadle, M. Brady McKellar, Milton G. Resweber, Robert D. Sidman, Phillip Spear and Duncan Thistlethwaite. Elsa Dimitriadis directs. This is the sixth production in Wanderlust’s 2012-13 season. Other productions have included We All Do by Jarin Schexnider, You’ve Got Hate Mail by Van Zandt & Milmore and Slamdango! Puppet Slam as part of Festival International de Louisiane. A talk back session will follow the Sunday, June 2 matinee that focuses on the complexities of race and juries and how they have been depicted in literature. May 31, June 1, 6-8 at 7:30 pm June 2 at 3:00 pm Theatre 810, Downtown Lafayette $10 admission For ticket reservations, call (337) 484-0172 or purchase online at 12angrymen.eventbrite.com For additional information about the company, visit www.wanderlusttheatre.com or facebook.com/wanderlusttheatre

CANCELLATION--SHAKESPEARE ACTING WORKSHOP -- Cite des Arts

Caroline McGee's Shakespeare Acting Workshop, scheduled for May 13-16, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled later in the year.  Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Auditions for AUI's production of URINETOWN

Auditions will be held at Theatre 810 (810 Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette) on Saturday, May 18th from 2 to 4:30 pm and on Sunday, May 19th from 3-6 pm. For more information about the auditions, please call AUI at 484-0172 or email to actingunlimitedinc@gmail.com.



One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!



Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, URINETOWN catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.



Nominated for a total of 20 Tony, Drama Desk and Theatre World Awards, URINETOWN won 3 Tony awards (Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Direction of a Musical) and a Theatre World Award (Spencer Kayden).



SHAKESPEARE ACTING WORKSHOP -- Cite des Arts

SHAKESPEARE ACTING WORKSHOP -- Cite des Arts

Caroline McGee, noted NYU professor/Director, Lee Strasberg Institute, is offering a Shakespeare Acting Workshop at Cite des Arts, May 13-16, 2013, for actors, students, & teachers, of all ages and experience. Designed as a common sense approach to make Shakespeare surprisingly accessible, specific tools are learned that lead to understanding and clarity in performance. Both comic and dramatic monologues/scenes are offered.

 

May 13-16---Monday-Thursday – 4-6 pm

Fee: $200

To register or more info: mcgeec50@yahoo.com; 347 677 3164

 

Be great in act as you have been in thought…King John

THIS WEEKEND: IMPROV-A-LOOSA at Cite des Arts!

Lafayette Parish Talent Theatre Program 

Presents

Improv-a-Palooza

The students of the Lafayette High School Talent Theatre program will present “Improv-a-Palooza”, an audience interactive improvisational performance.

    This family friendly, comical, “Whose Line is it Anyway?”-type show is a student run production directed by Stephanie B. “Improv-a-Palooza” will take place  at Cite des Arts (109 Vine St. right off Jefferson Street) on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm. 

 Tickets will be $5 and available at the door. For more information, please call (337) 291-1122.

AUDITIONS! The Little Mermaid! IPAL Summer Youth Musical

Auditions for IPAL’s annual Summer Youth Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr., directed by Travis Guillory, will be held Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, May 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia Street in New Iberia. Children 10-18 are encouraged to audition. 

   There are seven principal characters (2 female, 3 male, 2 either), 11 supporting roles (7 female, 2 male, 2 either), and a chorus of merfolk, sea creatures, sailors and chefs. Those auditioning should come prepared with a one-minute song (it can be from The Little Mermaid, but that is not necessary). Singing to a karaoke track on a CD or singing a capella is appropriate. There will be no pianist available for auditions. Parent/adult volunteers are also highly encouraged to stop by to fill out a volunteer sheet. 

Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. is based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, who longs to leave her ocean home fathoms below to live in the world above. This exciting musical journey features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea” along with many new songs from the 2008 Broadway version. The musical's book is by Doug Wright with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman (written for the film) and new lyrics by Glenn Slater. 

Main character and soloist rehearsals will begin Monday, May 27 and regular rehearsals will begin June 3 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.  Not all cast members will need be present for every rehearsal. Performances are scheduled for July 18-28, Thursday through Sunday. There will be a $75 production fee for all those cast in the show. If you have any questions, e-mail the director at trvsguillory@yahoo.com or call him at (337) 789-9362. E-mail is preferred. For those on Facebook, the link to the event page is http://tiny.cc/9e7guw . 

The Little Mermaid- Pandemonium Theatre Group

     Pandemonium Theater Group proudly presents their production of The Little Mermaid as written by Wayne R. Scott and produced with Special Arrangements with LifeHouse Productions, Inc. based on the ever popular and classical story of Hans Christian Andersen.

 

     This delightful musical will take your on an adventure from the palace of King Triton beneath the sea to the palace of Prince William on the beautiful shore from the hidden cave full of human things of Angelica to the dark and mysterious liar of the evil Sea Witch Octavia. 

 

     The fun-loving, adventurous Angelica has turned 16 and is being granted permission by her over protective father to venture to the surface to look above her ocean world to the mysterious and enchanted world of humans. It is only with great concern and much concern of her father, sisters, and her community of merfolk that she ascends into the unknown to find a whole new world of excitement and even love. 

    

     During her visit to the surface, Angelica comes alongside Prince Williams’ ship and becomes even more intrigued to learn more about the human world. However, Octavia has a different plan, a plan of destruction for the voyagers. The ship is destroyed and the crew is thrown overboard during which time Angelica comes to the rescue of Prince William despite the protesting of her best friend Finn.     

 

     When Angelica returns to the undersea palace, she is distraught by having to live in a separate world. Her father is angry that she encountered humans and has promised the entire kingdom that if anyone has any contact with the human world ever again they will be banished from the kingdom. Upset Angelica leaves the palace to seek refuge and solitude in her cave of human things when her loving Grandmer comes to her with a gift, a gift that brings her hope.

     

     Our wonderful casts consists of members representing the areas of Lafayette, Opelousas, Iota, and Crowley ranging from toddlers to adults from merfolk, fish, sea turtles, a sea horse, kelp and an evil sea witch to sailors, palace staff, townsfolk, a steward, and a prince. 

 

    Journey with us to the bottom of the sea as Pandemonium Theater Group presents The Little Mermaid Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at 7 pm and Sunday, June 9 at 2 pm at the Grand Opera House in Crowley. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thegrandoperahouse.org, by calling the Grand Opera House at (337) 785-0440, or at the door one hour prior to show time.  For more information go to our Facebook page.                                                                                     

IPAL Youth Theatre Workshop!

Are you a STAR?

IPAL YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOP

 June 24-28, 2013 from 9-12 Noon

A theatre workshop for the aspiring young performer

Ages 6-9 only

Price includes a t-shirt and snacks

IPAL’s week long Youth Theatre Workshop is a fun way for the aspiring performer ages 6-9 to get to know their local theatre. The young stars will learn about singing, dancing, and script writing, not to mention various acting and improv activities. On the final day of the workshop, a small “concert type” performance with the theme of The Little Mermaid will be given for the parents. Hope to see you there!

Directors: Blythe Bull and Anne Caffery

IPAL, 126 Iberia Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

To register email cafferys1@cox.net and a registration form will be sent to you.

Call 337-256-0604 for more information.

REGISTER SOON – SPACE IS LIMITED!