Theatre--Performance

From Walter Duncan McBride:

The ball has dropped, the new year is here, and the 2009 season at Opelousas Little Theatre is underway. Our first show of the season is always a Showcase. Showcase is a variety show that we at OLT put on to draw local talents from our community as to let them present their specialities on our humble stage. Another purpose is to call attention to our Little Theatre and to promote the local arts and the talent of the townsfolk. Also, it is a chance to for the directors of the season to pursue castmembers for the upcoming schedule of shows.

With this, my fourth Showcase and my first opportunity to direct it, I can honestly say we have a massively talented group of individuals. Truth be told, our cast is large and most diverse. This year promises to produce one of the most fast-paced and wildly entertaining Showcases in recent memory. On the bill we have actors, dancers, bellydancers, singers, and all are amazing talents with tons of heart and dedication. Young and old, we form one big dysfunctional family of hilarity and drama that the OLT may not have yet seen.

So, if you are a lover of good music, hard laughing, and a little serious drama, you must not miss this chance to see the best that our local community has to offer. The stage is set is and the theatre is lonesome for large audiences. On a personal note, I'd like to say "thank you" to Cheryl Ned and the OLT board for this opportunity to direct Showcase this year. It's been a blast so far and the show hasn't even started yet.

Tickets are available at Sebastion Dupre Fine Jewelery, 337-948-4367.

The show will run January 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st at 7 pm. Sunday matinees will run January 25th and February 1st at 2 pm.

For more information, feel free to contact me (Walter McBride) at 337-543-8762. I thank you in advance for your patronage and support for the arts at Opelousas Little Theatre... our theatre, your theatre.