Theatre--Performance

AUI/AURA is announcing the cast list of its summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.  The show will run in rep with its musical production of Brigadoon at Cite Des Arts the last week of July and the first two weeks of August.


Theseus--Michael Munzing
Hippolyta--Kate Schneider
Titania--Ruth Diaz
Oberon--Mychael Zulauf
Egeus--Robert Sidman
Philostrate--Kay Manuel
Lysander--Phillip Spear
Demetrius--Nick Dooley
Hermia--Morgan James
Helena--Martha Diaz
Puck--Erik Schneider
Bottom--Gerard Ducharme
Snout--Jacolby Glaude
Flute--Phillip Smith
Starveling--Marianna Piazza
Snug--Michael Mouton
Peter Quince--Joseph Diaz
Mustard Seed--Zoe Francez
Peaseblossom--Annette Diaz
Cobweb--Naomi Roberts
Moth--Hannah Corkern
Titania's Fairies--Cindy Hebert, Hunter Osborn, Kelly Griffin, Megan Connor, Elizabeth Hunt, Annie Dronet, Erin Segura, Shannon Kenast, Ali Roberts
Oberon's Faeries--Zachary Mishlove, Kaan Dere, Cody Dunstan, Thaquan Priestley, Anthony Priestley, Emily Kennison Sandoz, Danielle Sowle Champagne, Alyssa Simoneaux

Stage Crew--Thomas Owens, Ashley Simoneaux

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

AUI/AURA is announcing the cast list for its summer musical, Brigadoon.  The show will run the last weekend of July and the first two weekends in August at Cite Des Arts.


Tommy Albright--Joseph Diaz
Jeff Douglas--Nick Dooley
Charlie Dalrymple--Phillip Smith
Harry Beaton--Phillip Spear
Mr. Lundie--Vincent P. Barras
Stuart Dalrymple--Thomas Owens
Angus McGuffie--Michael Mouton
Fiona MacLaren--Kelly Griffin
Jean MacLaren--Elizabeth Hunt
Meg Brockie--Erin Segura
Jane Ashton--Shannon Kenast
Maggie Anderson--Megan Connor
Mrs. MacLaren--Cindy Hebert
Sandy Dean--Alicia Roberts
Mrs. Beaton--Kate Schneider
Frank--Michael Munzing
Fishmonger--Danielle Sowle Champagne
MacGregor--Gerard Ducharme
Chorus--Chris Trahan, Naomi Roberts, Bob Sidman, Hunter Osborn, Kaan Dere, Cooper Helm, Edie Guidry, Thaquan Priestley, Anthony Priestley, Cody Dunstan, Zach Mishlove, Annette Diaz, Zoe Francez, Martha Diaz, Morgan James, Jacolby Glaude, Erik Schneider, Kay Manuel, Emily Kennison Sandoz, Annie Dronet 


Stage Crew:  Mychael Zulauf, Marianna Piazza, Ashley Simoneaux

Opera--Performance

The UL-Lafayette Opera Theater is in rehearsal for its next production, Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado.  Director Shawn Roy has released the cast list:

The Mikado of Japan       Brian Taylor (Director of Marching 
                                                 Bands at UL Lafayette)

Nanki Poo                           Holden Greene

Yum Yum                           Jenee Luquette and Meghin Taylor

Ko Ko                                   Jonah Slason

Katisha                                Lindsay LeBlanc

Poo Bah                               Miguel Ochoa

Pitti Sing                             Alex Hollerman

Peep Bo                              Jennifer Andrews and Tessa Espinosa

Pish Tush                           Jared Price and Cordario Webb

The Mikado will run April 14th through the 16th.  There will be a free morning show for students on Friday, April 15th.  For more information, contact Shawn Roy at shawnroy@hotmail.com.

Theatre--Technical Training

Cite Des Arts is offering a training session in the use of their new light/sound system.  Only those who have been through the training will be able to run the system.  The session will be held on Thursday, February 17th at 6 pm.

For more information, call Cite at (337) 291-1122.

Theatre--Auditions

The Acadiana Center For The Arts (ACA) and the Evangeline Players announce open auditions for a co-production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie and a future production to be named (TBN). Both experienced and novice actors are encouraged to audition.

Lafayette auditions will be held at the ACA Moncus Theatre Tuesday, March 1st and Wednesday, March 2nd from 5-8 pm. No reservations are necessary.  Additional auditions will be held at 200 S. Main St. at the historic Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville on Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th from 2-5 pm.

The Glass Menagerie will be performed at the ACA Moncus Theatre May 26th through the 29th. Additional dates and venues will be scheduled and will be announced at a future date.

Monologues are not required. Auditions will be cold reading from the script of The Glass Menagerie and the script of the TBN production. For actors with a prepared monologue, it should be a contemporary modern piece no longer than 3 minutes in length.

For The Glass Menagerie, the producers are seeking the following roles:

TOM: Male to play 22-30 years
LAURA: Female to play 22-30 years
JIM: Male to play 22-30 years
AMANDA: Female to play 40-60 years

For the TBN production:

Several male roles to play 30-45 years
Several female roles to play 30-45 years
Male to play 55-70 years

Callbacks will be scheduled as necessary.

Send all inquiries to danielpovinelli@gmail.com

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

South Pacific, the legendary Broadway and movie hit, will be presented by the Iberia Performing Arts League opening Friday, March 25 and running Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons thru April 10.  Evening performances are at 7:30 and Sunday Matinees are at 3:00 at the Essanee Theater, IPAL’s Art Deco home.  Ticket or other information can be obtained by calling the theater at 364-6114, e-mailing ipal@cox.net, or by visiting the IPAL website. Tickets can also be obtained in New Iberia at Paul’s Flower Shop, Delaune’s Pharmacy, or Accentrics. All seats are reserved and are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

 The production is directed by Donald “Doc” Voorhies, and stars Mike Parich (Emile de Becque), Kim Monroe (Nellie Forbush), Helen Allain Richthofen (Bloody Mary), Phillip Smith (Lt. Joe Cable), and Thomas Owens (Luther Billis). Additional leading roles are Anne Catherine Leblanc (Liat), Mike Berry (Brackett), Bud Forrest (Harbison), Matthew Dugan (Professor), James Wyche (Stewpot), Faye Tarantino (Henriette), Breigh Rodriguez (Ngana), William Lambert (Jerome), and Rhonda Leblanc (Polynesian woman).

South Pacific opened on Broadway in 1949 and won 10 Tony Awards. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, it ran for nearly 2000 performances. The 2008 Lincoln Center production won 7 Tony Awards and even today continues on its national tour.  The show features well known standards: "Some Enchanted Evening", "Bali Hai", "Nothin’ Like a Dame", "Younger Than Springtime" and many more.

IPAL’s South Pacific will have a cast of forty-five singers and dancers accompanied by a sixteen piece orchestra.  According to director, Don “Doc” Voorhies, “South Pacific is simply a beautiful show. The music and dancing combined with a truly engrossing historical story make this show outstanding. Some critics have said South Pacific is the greatest musical of all. This is not far from the truth."  For this very special show, IPAL has invited a number of World War II veterans to be its guests, which will make the evening an even more moving experience.

IPAL is working its usual magic and is expecting to have a great show. In Voorhies’ production staff are Helen Hodge (Vocal Director), Bob Morgan (Orchestra Conductor), Travis Guillory (Assistant Director), Kim Parich (Choreographer), Sheila Manes (Art Director), Mike and Katherine Caffery (Technical Directors) and Julie Kilgore (Costumer).

This performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and Grants from Regions Bank and Iberia Cultural Resources Association.

Theatre--Performance

Cite Des Arts and Dramatiks Productions present For Colored Girls Who've Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf written by Ntozake Shange.


Directed & Produced by Jennifer White Miller
Stage Managed by Amanda Lyon

Starring:
Kisha Guillory- Lady in Purple
Bria Hobgood- Lady in Orange
Kristina Marshall - Lady in Red
NeeKee Mcdonald - Lady in Blue
Nyoki Mckeith- Lady in Green
Temetria Smith - Lady in Yellow
Gale Whiting- Lady in Brown

Thursday, February 24th through Sunday, February 27th (Thursday through Saturday shows at  7:30 pm, and the Sunday matinée at 3 pm)

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students

For more information or for tickets, contact Cité Des Arts: 337-291-1122

www.citedesarts.org
www.dramatiks.net

Theatre--Performance

Renaissance 'Cadienne will present Cajun Wedding on Saturday, February 12th at 7:30 pm at Cite Des Arts.  


The first part of the show will be a presentation of song and dance dating from the mid-1800s to the turn of the century. Then you are all invited to a Cajun wedding in the year 1900, complete with songs, dances, customs, and period costumes.

Renaissance 'Cadienne is a Cajun folkloric troupe, dedicated to preserving and presenting the songs and dances of our ancestors. The troupe had a very successful tour of France this past summer. Renaissance 'Cadienne has performed numerous times in France, Belgium, Canada, at various festivals in the US, as well as locally in Louisiana.

Renaissance 'Cadienne was presented the Prize for Authenticity by the Sacres du Folklore in Rheims, France and has received Vermilionville's Cultural Heritage Preservation Award.


Tickets for the show will be $8.  For more information, call Cite at (337) 291-1122 or visit their website.
Visit the Renaissance 'Cadienne website for more information about the troupe.

Dance--Performance

The Acadiana Center for the Arts is bringing the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company to offer two nights of performances that include works from the company's extensive and diverse repertoire. 


On Thursday, February 10th at 7:30 pm, Houston Metropolitan Dance will present  Zoom, a full-throttle work that embraces its title, written by renowned jazz choreographer Pattie Obey.


On Friday, February 11th at 7:30 pm, NYC based choreographer Kate Skarpetowska introduces Consumed, an intense, frenetic, powerful and athletic piece that touches on the human need for different elements to control. 


Admission is $13 for members ($10 in advance) and $15 for non-members ($12 in advance).  Tickets are available at the AcA box office, located in the AcA at 101 W. Vermilion Street. 

Dance--MasterClass

AcA is presenting an opportunity to experience the passion and focus it will take to be in a professional dance company. Take classes with the incredible teachers and dancers of the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company and learn the repertory of the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company along side the Met’s own company members. Experience the diversity and excellence in training that is the signature of the Company.

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 form 4 to 5:30 pm - Master class in Contemporary Jazz with Houston Met Dance Company’s resident choreographer, Kiki Lucas. This class will be on the Intermediate/Advanced level.

Saturday, February 12th, 2011 9:30 to 11 am – Master class in Modern with Houston Met Dance Company. This class will be on the Intermediate/Advanced level.

The cost is $10 for AcA members or students and $15 for non-­members. 

To register, or for more information,  call or email Paige Krause at 337.233.7060 or e-mail Paige@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org. 

Theatre--Performance

Theatre--Performance

The Opelousas Little Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet will perform at the Delta Grand Theatre from April 6th-9th & April 13th-16th at 7pm. Matinee performances will be on April 10th and April 17th at 2pm

Romeo & Juliet will be directed by Walter Duncan McBride and Travis Fontenot

The cast:

ROMEO- Andrew Markel
BENVOLIO- Cody Richard
BALTHASAR- Nick Blumrich
ABRAM- Nick Blumrich
LORD MONTAGUE- Travis Fontenot
LADY MONTAGUE - Tara Sibille
JULIET- Austin Guidroz
TYBALT- Jersten Seraile
SAMPSON- Cody Sibley
GREGORY- Jessie Pitre
LORD CAPULET- Duncan McBride
LADY CAPULET- Cindy Pitre
NURSE- Sarah Bourgeoius
MERCUTIO- Andy Doucet
PARIS- Dalton Guiterriz
PRINCE- Eugene Dupre'
FRIAR LAWRENCE- Casey Harmon
JOHN- Cody Sibley
APOTHECARY- Jada Doucet
CITIZEN'S OF VERONA- Alix Trombley, Megan Christie, & Hillary Ziegler.

STAGE MANAGER- Erica Stanford
BACKSTAGE- Chelsey LeBleau

Theatre--Review (CYT)

Ray Blum's review of the CYT production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown appeared in the January 28th edition of the Daily Advertiser.

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre) Cancellations

The Teurlings High School production of Little Shop of Horrors will be cancelled for tonight (Friday, February 4th).  The performances scheduled for Saturday, February 5th will take place as planned.

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre) Cancellations

The Lafayette High School musical Into the Woods have postponed their Friday performance.  Tomorrow (Saturday) night's performance will go on as scheduled and a performance has been added on Monday night (February 7th) at 7 pm.

Theatre--Weather Note

Due to the extreme weather conditions, scheduled theatre productions may be cancelled.  Please contact the theatre before attending any show for the next few days.  If you do attend a show, please drive carefully.

Theatre--Auditions

IPAL will hold open auditions for Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest directed by Travis Guillory. Auditions will be held Monday, March 28th and Tuesday, March 29th at 5:30 pm. Performances will be June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, 2011

On a foggy night in South Wales, Michael Starkwedder crashes his car in a ditch and enters the darkened study of Richard Warwick to find Warwick dead and Warwick's wife, Laura, standing near with a smoking gun. Despite the murder being obvious and overwhelming evidence pointing towards it, Starkwedder does not believe she killed him. The two decide to place the blame on an enemy from the past, MacGregor, a man whose son was run over by Richard while he was driving drunk. As the story progresses, the two fake the fact that they were just finding out about the murder and others in the house are introduced. The police suspect everyone in the house, but are especially puzzled by a set of unidentified fingerprints. Are they MacGregor’s? Or do they belong to Laura’s lover whom Laura has lied to protect? Murder, jealousy, craftiness, and witty humor add up to equal another one of Agatha Christie’s surprise endings.

The roles to be filled are:
Richard Warwick (Male; no lines) has just been murdered
Laura Warwick (Female; early 30s-late 40s; Lead) Richard’s wife, murdered her husband
Michael Starkwedder (Male; early 30s-late 40s; Lead) Innocent bystander
Miss Bennett (Female; 50s-60s) Caregiver to the family
Jan Warwick (Male; late teens-early 20s) Richard’s mentally challenged half-brother
Mrs. Warwick (Female; 60s-80s) Richard’s haughty mother
Henry Angell (Male; 30s-50s) Richard’s sneaky butler
Sergeant Cadwallader (Male; 20s-30s) Detective’s assistant
Inspector Thomas (Male; 40s-60s) Detective
Julian Farrar (Male; early 30s-late 40s) Laura’s lover


For more information, email ipal@cox.net or call the director at (337) 789-9362.

Theatre--Auditions

Auditions for Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues will be held Sunday February 13 and Tuesday February 15 at Cité des Arts (109 Vine St., Lafayette, LA 70501).  Women of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of prior acting experience, are invited to audition.  To audition, arrive at between 3:00 and 6:00 on Sunday or between 5:00 and 8:00 on Tuesday; it is not necessary to prepare anything.

            

Performances will be held April 1st and 2nd at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette (exact location TBA). 

            

The Vagina Monologues is the highlight of Lafayette’s V-Day events.  V-Day is a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls.  V-Day Lafayette 2011 events will include a Valentine’s Day fundraiser (flower and bake sale on campus), a kick-off party, a benefit concert, a workshop for 9th-12th grade girls, and a dodgeball tournament, in addition to performances of The Vagina Monologues.  All proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations working to reduce violence against women.

            

For more information, including information on volunteer opportunities and dates, times, and locations for all events, visit V-Day Lafayette 2011 on facebook.com or e-mail VdayLafayette@gmail.com.

Theatre--Auditions/Theatre--Auditions (Musical Theatre)

AUI/AURA will present Lerner and Lowe's musical fantasy, Brigadoon, in repertory with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performances will be held the last week of July and the first two weeks of August.

Open auditions for all roles in both shows will be held from 1-5 PM on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13 at Cite Des Arts (corner of Vine and Buchanan in downtown Lafayette). 

For Brigadoon, auditioners will be asked to sing a ballad of their own choosing, do a movement audition and read a scene from the script. Auditioners are welcome to use music from the show and sheet music suitable for auditions can be acquired upon request.

The leads are Tommy Albright, an American (Baritone) and Fiona MacLaren, a Scots lass (Soprano). Second leads are Jeff Douglas, Tommy's American friend (non-singing comic role) and Meg Brockie, a Scots Gypsy (Mezzo).  Third leads are Charlie Dalrymple, a young Scotsman (tenor--believe it!) and Jeannie MacLaren, Fiona's sister and his fiancee (non-singing dance lead with a lot of lines).  Principle supporting roles are Harry Beaton, Jeannie's scorned suitor (non-singing dance lead with lines), Mr. Lundie, an older schoolmaster, Andrew MacLaren, Fiona and Jeannie's father, Archie Beaton, Harry's father and Jane Ashton, Tommy's American Fiancee (one scene, but a good one).

There is also one role for a dancer with no lines which will be cut if no one auditions for it. Most chorus have some solo moments and lines.

The leads should all play late teens to mid-thirties; the supporting roles play forties or older. Chorus can be any age from 6-90. Jane Ashton is the same age as Fiona and Tommy. Jeff can be older than Tommy.

If you have any questions or you need music, call Walter Brown at 337-235-6284 or email 
wfj5552@cs.com. 

A Midsummer Night's Dream will require 15-20 actors, including those with special skills as dancers, singers, acrobats or musicians.  Actors of all ages, sizes and levels of acting experience are encouraged to audition.

Interested actors should prepare a 2 minute monologue from any play by Shakespeare (comedies preferred, not Midsummer). Some actors will also be asked to do cold readings from the script.  Interested singers may prepare a 30-second a capella vocal piece. Interested dancers, acrobats and musicians should be prepared to discuss their previous experience and training.

For questions about the Midsummer audition (or help with choosing an audition monologue), email actingunlimitedinc@gmail.com.

Theatre--Performance

The UL-Lafayette School of Music Department of Performing Arts is proud to present a studio project directed by Camille Bulliard.  The project is Tape, written by Stephen Belber.  The show involves three high school friends who reunite years later.  Tape examines questions of motive, memory, truth and perception.  The cast is Bailey Hebert (Vince), Jeremy Drewery (Jon) and Ashley Brown (Amy).  Costume and set design were done by students.  The show runs Thursday, February 10th through Saturday, February 12th.

Tickets are free for UL-Lafayette students with ID, $5 for alumni and/or seniors and $10 general admission.  Tickets are available in advance.

For more information, call the Department at (337) 482-6357.

Theatre--Performance

Abbey Players announce their winter production of Blithe Spirit, written by Noel Coward.

Novelist Charles Condomine newly married to straight-laced Ruth, invites their friends the Bradmans to join them for drinks along with a local clairvoyant, Madame Arcati. Via a séance, Charles accidentally summons the spirit of his first wife, Elvira. Chaos ensues as Charles tries keep both wives at bay.

The show will open February 18th, 2011 and will run 6 consecutive weeks, Friday and Saturday nights. Doors will open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Matinee performances are February 27th and March 13th.

Opening night/ Patrons Night: February 18th, 2010. $35.00
Regular Performances: $15.00

Tickets go on sale February 7th!  Abbey Players brings the convenience of buying tickets to their productions online 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

Online ticket sales are Visa/Mastercard only. American Express is not accepted online at the moment, but are accepted by calling 337-893-2442.  For online tickets, visit the Abbey Players' ticket web page at http://abbeyplayers.tix.com/

Abbey Players, Inc. is a Non-Profit organization.

Theatre--Classes

The spring sessions classes of CYT have been posted to the website and registration is officially open.  Classes begin on Tuesday, February 15th at 4:30 pm at First Baptist Church.  Beauty and the Beast (the next CYT production) auditions will be held on Thursday, February 17th and Friday, February 18th.

Theatre--Performance

As We Grow?! highlights student actors from Acting Up (in Acadiana) ages 7-17 in their 2011 showcase.  Students wrote 95% of the material in this original work that ponders creativity, play, technology, and social networking.  Performances take place at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on January 28th at 7:30 pm and January 29th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

Tickets are available by visiting AcadianaCenerfortheArts.org or at our box office.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children K-12. Remaining tickets will also be available at the door prior to performances.  For more information, call (337) 739-4273 or (337) 233-7060.

Theatre--Auditions

The Evangeline Players of St. Martinville will hold open auditions for Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein on Saturday and Sunday, February 19th and 20th from 1-3 pm at the Duchamp Opera House located at 200 S. Main Street in St. Martinville (corner of Hwy. 96 and Hwy. 32, across from the church square).

The play will be under the direction of Charlee Halphen who teaches theatre in Iberia Parish and who directed Ghosts for the Evangeline Players last Fall. 

The play takes place in 1978 with flashbacks to 1972-3 as the main characters recall their college lives and contrast them with their present lives.

The director is looking for 9 women and one man (who is the narrator).  Most of the women are in their twenties but there is a part for a middle-aged or older woman.

Performances are scheduled for May 13th through the 22nd.

Dance--Performance

 The stage will sizzle when the national tour of Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca—a passionate combination of flamenco dance, music and beautiful costumes--hits the stage as part of the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) season at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 26 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette.

Hailed by critics everywhere for its exciting and transcendent performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring company in world. Under the direction of Martin Santangelo, the award-winning Noche Flamenca has become Spain’s most successful touring company. Formed in 1993 by Santangelo and his award-winning wife, Soledad Barrio, they have successfully brought to the stage the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms. Noche Flamenca highlights include regular seasons in New York City and Buenos Aires, performances in Greece and Egypt and annual tours to North America.

 "Flamenco dance can be considered a cousin to tap dance," says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA's executive director. "Unlike tap shoes, which have taps on the soles of the shoes, flamenco shoes have nail heads. Tap dancers tend to bounce up, while flamenco dancers work hard down into the floor. When flamenco dance combines its fiery character with the incredible work of this company's flamenco guitarists and singers, the entire show becomes spell-binding."

Tickets for the evening performance are available by calling TicketMaster at 1(800) 745-3000, by visiting any TicketMaster outlet or online at www.pasaonline.org.

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca are supported by presenting sponsors Chevron and Preis and Roy. Additional support for this performance includes grants from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts; and the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Community Connections Fund of the MetLife Foundation.

For more information about all upcoming Performing Arts Society of Acadiana presentations, visit www.pasaonline.org or call (337) 237-2787.

Theatre--Review (AUI/AURA at Cite)

Ray Blum reviews AUI/AURA's productions of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and The Frogs (and the collaboration of Walter Brown and Cody Daigle) in the Friday, January 14th edition of the Daily Advertiser.

Theatre--Auditions

AUI/AURA is pleased to announce auditions for their summer production of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream at Cite Des Arts (109 Vince Street In downtown Lafayette) on Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th from 1 to 5 pm (on both days). This production will run in late July and/or early August. It will be directed by Cody Daigle and Cara Hayden.

The company is opening auditions to all interested actors in the community, with a special interest in actors under the age of 25. The production will require 15-20 actors, including those with special skills as dancers, singers, acrobats or musicians.

Actors of all ages, sizes and levels of acting experience are encouraged to audition.

Interested actors should prepare a 2 minute monologue from any play by Shakespeare (comedies preferred, not Midsummer). Some actors will also be asked to do cold readings from the script.

Interested singers may prepare a 30-second a capella vocal piece.  Interested dancers, acrobats and musicians should be prepared to discuss their previous experience and training.

AUI/AURA encourages everyone interested in participating to attend the audition, despite any previous experience with Shakespeare. A good attitude and a lot of energy are what interest the company most.

Theatre--Auditions

The Opelousas Little Theatre is holding open auditions for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet on January 19th (from 6 to 8 pm), January 22nd (from 3 to 5 pm) and on January 29th (from 3 to 5 pm).  The auditions will be held at the Opelousas Little Theatre and performances will be at the Delta Grand Theatre starting April 6th.


They are looking for males and females 15 and up for 20 to 30 characters.  Auditioners should bring a prepared monologue (Shakespeare preferred but not required).

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

The Iberia Performing Arts League will present its spring musical, South Pacific, opening March 25 and playing Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through April 10.  Evening performances are at 7:30 and Sunday Matinees at 3:00. Lead players are Mike Parich as Emile de Becque, Kim Monroe as Nellie Forbush, Phillip Smith as Lt. Joe Cable, Helen Allain Richthoven as Bloody Mary, and Thomas Owens as Luther Billis. Other featured players are Mike Berry, Bud Forrest, Anne Catherine Leblanc, Matt Dugan, James Wyche, Faye Tarantino, William Lambert, and Breigh Rodriguez.  In addition to this cast a chorus of 31 talented singers and dancers will bring the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to life.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and will be available in February.  Further information may be obtained by calling IPAL at (337) 364-6114, e-mailing to ipal@cox.net, or through the website www.iberia performs.com.

This performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts, by the Community Foundation of Acadiana and by Regions Bank.

Theatre--Reading

On Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm, Cité des Arts will host a reading/workshop for a new musical called In his Grace by Jane Billeaudeaux and John Richard.  This brand new musical is based on the lives of some famous musicians/entertainers/preachers from Farraday, Louisiana.

The authors could use a bunch of enthusiastic readers/listeners to give feedback on this script.

Theatre--Workshop

AUI/AURA is excited to announce an audition workshop to help actors prepare for the upcoming auditions for the summer production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The workshop will be led by the show's director, Cody Daigle, and AURA member and director, Ruth Diaz.

Participants will go through some exercises in the fundamentals of iambic pentameter, speaking Shakespeare's verse and good audition etiquette. There will also be time to work with the workshop leaders on your selected monologue.

The workshop is open free of charge to all interested actors. AUI/AURA asks, however,for RSVPs in advance of the workshop if you would like time for your individual audition monologue.


The workshop will be held at Cite Des Arts (109 Vine Street in downtown Lafayette) on January 22nd from 1 to 5 pm.  For more information, and/or to RSVP, e-mail AUI/AURA at actingunlimitedinc@gmail.com.

Theatre--Staged Reading

AUI/AURA will present the first workshop reading of Why We Fall,  a new play by local playwright, Cody Daigle.

After an attempt at suicide, 17-year old Lee Fielding and his mother, Maura, attempt to move forward. Matters are complicated as Lee develops a potentially dangerous friendship with Nela, a fellow classmate, and struggles to contain a truth about his teacher, Matt.  Why We Fall explores how we find ourselves at rock bottom and what we do to dig ourselves out.  Why We Fall will receive a staged reading by On The Square Productions, a Manhattan-based theatre company, in New York City in March. This workshop is part of the show's development process for the New York reading.

The reading will take place on Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th at 7:30 pm at Cite Des Arts in downtown Lafayette. Admission is free. A talkback will follow the performances.

Opera--Auditions

The UL Lafayette Opera Theater will hold auditions for its spring production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, The Mikado.  The auditions will take place in Angelle Hall (in the chorus room) on January 14th beginning at 3 pm.    Appropriate audition material would be any song by Gilbert and Sullivan, a light operatic aria, or a classic, lyric musical theatre piece.  Try to keep it comic if possible. 

Auditioners may also be asked to do a cold reading.

Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 8 pm with 4 performances from April 14th through the 16th in Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium in Angelle Hall on the UL Lafayette campus. 

The cast have 5 females and 5 males with a chorus.  The role of the Mikado is pre-cast.

Cast Breakdown:

The Mikado, bass

Nanki Poo,  tenor

Yum Yum, soprano

Koko, baritone (Patter role)

Katisha, mezzo or contralto

Poo Bah,  baritone or bass

Pish Tush, baritone or bass

Peep Bo,  soprano or mezzo

Pitti Sing,  mezzo

Contact Shawn Roy at 482-5939 or srr3023@louisiana.edu for more information about the auditions or performances.

The operetta is being accompanied by the UL Lafayette Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. William Hochkeppel.  The show is being directed by Shawn Roy and choreographed by Kenneth Jenkins.  Sets are by Duncan Thistlethwaite and Lighting Design by Ken Harrelson.  Costumes are by Malabar Costume rental, Inc. 

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

AUI/AURA's newest productions, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and Cody Daigle's adaptation of Aristophanes' The Frogs, open Thursday, January 6th at 7:30 at Cite Des Arts in downtown Lafayette.  The shows will run through Sunday, January 9th.  For more information or to make ticket reservations, please call Cite at (337) 291-1122.  Tickets may also be purchased online at the Cite website here.

 Michael Mouton (Dionysus) and Erin Segura (Xanthius) in The Frogs

Joseph Diaz (Heracles) and Michael Mouton (Dionysus) in The Frogs 

 

 Shannon Kenast (Charon) in The Frogs

 The Frog Chorus from The Frogs

 The Mystic Chorus from The Frogs

Phillip Spear (Pluto) in The Frogs

 (from bottom left to right) Martha Diaz (the Maidservant), Morgan James (Plathane), Kelly Griffin (the Bistrokeeper) and Erin Segura (Xanthius) in The Frogs

 Erik Schneider (Billy) and Martha Diaz (Penny) in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

 Erik Schneider (Dr. Horrible) and Kelly Griffin (Moist) in Dr. Horrible

 Erik Schneider (Dr. Horrible) and Phillip Smith (Captain Hammer) in Dr. Horrible

 Erik Schneider (Dr. Horrible), Phillip Smith (Captain Hammer), Martha Diaz (Penny) and Morgan James (Fan Girl) in Dr. Horrible

Theatre--Auditions

The Opelousas Little Theatre is holding open auditions for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet on January 19th (from 6 to 8 pm), January 22nd (from 3 to 5 pm) and on January 29th (from 3 to 5 pm).  The auditions will be held at the Opelousas Little Theatre and performances will be at the Delta Grand Theatre starting April 6th.


They are looking for males and females 15 and up for 20 to 30 characters.  Auditioners should bring a prepared monologue (Shakespeare preferred but not required).

Theatre--Performance

The ball has dropped, the new year is here, and the 2011 season at Opelousas Little Theatre is underway.  Their first show of the season is always a Showcase.  Showcase is a variety show that OLT puts on to draw local talents from the community to let them present their specialties.   Another prupose is to call attention to the theatre and to promote the local arts and the talent of the townsfolk.  Also, it is a chance for the directors of the season to pursue cast members for the upcoming schedule of shows.  On the bill, there are actors, dancers, bellydancers, singers, and all are amazing talents with tons of heart and dedication. So, for lovers of good music, hard laughing and a little serious drama, this is a not to be missed chance to see the best that this community has to offer. 


Tickets are available at Sebastion Dupre Fine Jewelery (337-948-4367).  The show will run January 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th and 29th at 7 pm.  Sunday matinees will run January 23rd and 30th at 2 pm.  For more information feel free to contact Walter Duncan McBride at 337-543-8762. Performances will be held at the Opelousas Little Theatre in the South City Park.  

Theatre--Reading

Monday, January 10, 6:30pm Cité des Arts will host a reading/workshop for a new musical called In his Grace by Jane Billeaudeaux and John Richard.  This brand new musical based on the lives of some famous musicians/entertainers/preachers from Farraday, Louisiana, looks to be a very entertaining show that will be produced in Cité des Arts in October.  It should be very clear who the persons referenced are. 

Cite could use a bunch of enthusiastic readers/listeners to give us feedback on this script.

Theatre--Workshop

Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

Acting Unlimited, Inc. and its educational branch, Acting Unlimited Repertory Academy, the companies that brought you Bat Boy: The Musical and Speech and Debate, are pleased to present their winter double-feature, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and Aristophanes' The Frogs!

Dr. Horrible, written by Joss, Jed, and Zack Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, is the story of an aspiring supervillain, his arch-nemesis, and the activist who happens to be the girl of their dreams. AURA brings this surprisingly heartfelt tale of finding identity, purpose, and connection from the Internet onto the stage.

In Aristophanes' The Frogs, Dionysus, God of Wine and Drama, decides to end the conflict in his war-ravaged world. He takes a trip to the Underworld to bring back a great artist who will awaken the world to its senses. Along the way he and his slave Xanthias face challenges, choices and a maniacal chorus of Frogs. The question is asked: how do you save the world -- with the head or with the heart?

The shows will be performed together with an intermission at Cite Des Arts.

Tickets are $8, the performances are at the following times:

Thursday, January 6 at 7:30 PM
Friday, January 7 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 8 at 8 PM (with special ArtWalk pre-show!)
Sunday, January 9 at 3 PM

...the status is not quo.


For more information or to make reservations, call Cite at (337) 291-1122.  To purchase tickets online, visit the Cite Des Arts website.

Editor's Note

2011 is looking to be an exciting time for local theatre!  Help keep this blog current by sending me information about your productions--pictures, releases, whatever you have.  The more people who can be told about local theatre, the more people who come!  Let's support local theatre and one another!