Don't Miss The Tea Sippers' Latest Offering: The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged]

After a stellar opening weekend, The Tea Sippers' Theatre Company will return with their final weekend of performances this Thursday, October 8th at Theatre 810.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is a play written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield that parodies the plays of William Shakespeare with all of them being performed (in comically shortened or amalgamated form) by only three actors.

The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) was born when three inspired, charismatic comics,having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, earning the title of London's second-longest-running comedy after a decade at the Criterion Theatre. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is one of the world's most frequently produced plays, and has been translated into dozens languages.

Josiah Price, Joey Mills & Austin Boudreaux have wonderful chemistry and stage presence together. Their comedic timing is on point and you can truly tell they're having fun with the show.

This is a show you shouldn't miss. Remaining performances will take place at Theatre 810 at 7:30pm on 8, 9, and 10.

Buy your tickets online at abridged.eventbrite.com

Silverbacks return in Duos

 

On Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:30pm, Improv comedy group Silverbacks is happy to bring back “Duos.”

Improvisers will perform sets of scenes with just two performers – exploring deep relationships between two characters. The Silverbacks are also happy to announce that this show will be “Pay-What-You-Can.” All ages are welcome at Silverbacks shows.

Wednesday September 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Theatre 810 - 810 Jefferson St. Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Reservations by calling: (337) 484-0172

Elaine and Sarah Mikayla, 2014 Duo Show. Photo by Gwen Aucoin

Rick and Steve, 2014 Duo Show. Photo by Gwen Aucoin

Nico and Jason, 2014 Duo Show.
Photo by Gwen Aucoin

The Diamond Devil Revue returns to 810!

The Diamond Devil Revue is coming back to Theatre 810 for another EARLY show!

"Take a ride on the dark side with the devilishly decadent dames and gents of The Diamond Devil Revue on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m.

Witness some of Lafayette's finest burlesque performers under one roof - Lucy Furr, Mia Moore, FiFi L'Amour, Martini Bear, and Shirley Yours, with your host, Mr. Buttz."

You must be 18 years or older to attend this show.

Tickets can be purchased for $12 online at http://diamonddevil.eventbrite.com/ or at the door for $15 on the evening of the show.

Acadiana Rep presents David Hilder's DROWN

Bonita jumped off a pier and never came up for air. Now she and her survivors have to figure out where they’re going next. With Drown, Hilder has received recognition such as being selected as a finalist in 2014 for the Princess Grace Award, a semifinalist in 2014 for both the Bay Area Playwrights Festival and the National Playwrights Conference at the O’Neill Center. Drown was also presented at the Great Plains Theatre Conference as a Mainstage Presentation.

DROWN is directed by Debbi Ardoin and features Kayla Petitjean, Steven Landry, Isaac Dowden, Sarah Palmintier, and Jennifer Felder

Performances are September 4,5,10,11, and 12 at 7:30pm and Septebmber 6th at 2:00pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at artdrown.eventbrite.com or you can reserve your seats by calling 337-484-0172.

Join us opening weekend to meet the playwright, David Hilder!

The Little Prince lands at Theatre 810

Wanderlust Theatre Co. has returned to the Theatre 810 stage with another thought provoking, whimsical production with their Original Stage Adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s allegorical classic The Little Prince.
"A cast of nine performs and incorporates original film footage, puppetry and unconventional theatre techniques to bring one of the most widely read books in the world to life. The Little Prince tells the tale of how a tiny man who falls from the sky befriends and ultimately changes the life of a stranded aviator.
This close knit ensemble of nine created the original adaptation together. It includes Catharine Arceneaux, Aren Chaisson III, John W. Fiero, Casey Harmon, Rick Manuel, Brady McKellar, Mike Munzing, Morgan Munzing and Wesley Saucier. The Little Prince is produced in cooperation with the Children's Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette Public Library System, and Acadiana Open Channel."

Wanderlust Theatre Co. was responsible for the gigantic puppets at this year's Festival International, and adds The Little Prince to its successful season lineup which has included Inherit the Wind and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play.



The show will take place at Theatre 810 on August 14,15, 20 & 22 at 7:30 pm, with matinees August 16, 23 at 3 pm. Tickets are $10/general admission, $8/children under 12

For ticket reservations, call (337) 484-0172 or purchase online at thelittleprince.eventbrite.com

August Awesomeness!

Poster by Destin Briant

August has arrived with a rush of creativity! Have we got a doozy of a month scheduled for you:

Yesterday, August 1st, Cult of the Stage Monkey of UL-Lafayette put on a free improv show to warm themselves up for the fall semester.

Today (August 2nd), at 2:00pm, the Level 2 Improv Students will perform in their student showcase, using all they've learned from Steve Benelli (of Silverbacks Improv Theatre) to entertain the public. This show is free! Join us today to cheer these brave students on!

This weekend, we welcome the return of Ricky Briggs & Friends! Ricky Briggs & Friends bring you another show filled with laughs, lungs, tears & maybe a few other bodily impulses. Don't miss it!!! Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8 at 7:30pm. Tickets only $10! To get tickets in advance call 337-484-0172 or purchase them online at rickyandfriends.eventbrite.com.
(Performances by: Ricky Briggs, Hannah Briggs, Andrew Hunter II, Mike Ledoux, Katherine Durel, Belle Saucier, Mackenzie McAnally, Ian Faul, John Charles II, Jesse Lasala, and Henri Hebert-Allemond.)

Next weekend, Wanderlust Theatre Company will bring us their much anticipated original adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s allegorical classic The Little Prince! A cast of nine performs and incorporates original film footage, puppetry and unconventional theatre techniques to bring one of the most widely read books in the world to life. The Little Prince tells the tale of how a tiny man who falls from the sky befriends and ultimately changes the life of a stranded aviator.

This close knit ensemble of nine created the original adaptation together. It includes Catharine Arceneaux, Aren Chaisson III, John W. Fiero, Casey Harmon, Rick Manuel, Brady McKellar, Mike Munzing, Morgan Munzing and Wesley Saucier. The Little Prince is produced in cooperation with the Children's Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette Public Library System, and Acadiana Open Channel.

Wanderlust's last work was seen as the official street animation for Festival International de Louisiane in April. It followed this season's productions of Inherit the Wind and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play.

August 13-15, 22 at 7:30 pm
August 16, 23 at 3 pm
Theatre 810, 810 Jefferson Street, Downtown Lafayette
Tickets are $10/general admission, $8/children under 12

For ticket reservations, call (337) 484-0172 or purchase online at thelittleprince.eventbrite.com

 

Poster inspired by artwork of cast member Morgan Munzing.

Silverbacks Improv Theatre will be back on August 19th at 7:30pm for another one of their signature improv shows! This will be the last month of their Summer Pricing Special, so Pay-What-You-Can and join us for a night of spontaneous entertainment!

For a change of pace, at 7:00pm on Friday, August 21, Theatre 810 will host An Evening with Andrew Duhon; Featuring Max Zemanovic and Sean Bruce.Norwood Recording Co. presents an intimate acoustic evening with New Orleans based singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon featuring percussionist Max Zemanovich. Lafayette singer/songwriter Sean Bruce will be the opening act with supporting musicians Chad Viator (guitar) and Trey Boudreaux (upright bass). This will be the first of many listening events brought to Theatre 810 in hopes of capturing the art of songwriting in a quiet, comfortable, and smoke free venue. Order your tickets online at eveningwithandrewduhon.eventbrite.com.

Acting Unlimited, Inc. will hold auditions for their October production of David Ives' All In The Timing on Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24th at 6:30pm. Those auditioning will be provided with sides for cold readings. No prep needed!

And, as a fitting end to a month that started with improv, an Improv Rumble will take place on Friday, August 28th at 7:30pm. Members of Silverbacks Improv Theatre and Cult of the Stage Monkey will be combined into mixed teams and battle head-to-head to entertain you, the audience. The winning team will be chosen by an audience vote. Silverbacks member Elaine Kibodeaux called the last Improv Rumble in 2013 "one of the best, most cooperatively fun competitions I've ever been a part of."

Banner image from the 2013 Improv Rumble at Theatre 810.

We hope you're as excited about this August as we are, and we look forward to seeing you in our little corner of downtown!

THIS IS OUR YOUTH comes to Theatre 810

Candace Grace, Dustin Babin, Ryan Broussard

  From the production's Facebook Event:

"This Is Our Youth is a comedy play by American dramatist and screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan, which premiered Off-Broadway in 1996 and on Broadway in 2014.

The play takes place in Dennis Ziegler's apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Dennis's friend Warren Straub, a dejected 19-year-old, has just been kicked out of his house and stolen $15,000 from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father. Dennis, the more wily and domineering of the two, spends some of the money on cocaine, hoping to sell it to a friend for much more. Jessica Goldman, an "anxiously insightful" fashion student, comes over and Warren hopes that he can use the money to entice her into bed.The play explores timeless issues of adolescence and maturity.

Shows will be held at Theatre 810 July 23, 24th and 25th starting at 7:30pm. Address is 810 Jefferson Street. Lafayette, LA 70501. Tickets will be $10 at the door or click on the link below to buy online. Cast includes: Candace Grace, Dustin Babin and Ryan Broussard. For more information email Broussard1033@yahoo.com"


You can order your tickets online at http://thisisouryouth.eventbrite.com/