Wanderlust Theatre Co. presents Shylock, an award-winning one-man play about a Jewish actor who finds himself condemned by his own community for his portrayal of Shakespeare's notorious Jew.  Mark Folse, of NOLA Defender, says "McKellar's powerful performance...succeeds compellingly...brilliant acting."  Following the 2011 New Orleans Fringe Festival in November, this production was performed for the Shakespeare Behind Barsprogram in Louisville, Kentucky and has been selected to be performed this July in the 2012 Capital Fringe in Washington, D.C.

For two performances only, Shylock is being remounted atTheatre 810 - Saturday, March 10 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 11 at 3 pm!  Tickets are $10.  Call  (337) 484-0172  for ticket reservations.

The Plastic Theater's double bill production of Becket's "Krapp's Last Tape" and Albee's "The Zoo Story" open on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 pm.  Because the schedule is slightly different from normal, please note the following dates:
March 1 at 7:30
March 2 at 7:30
March 3 at 7:30
March 4 at 3
March 8 at 7:30
March 9 at 7:30
March 15 at 7:30
March 16 at 7:30
March 17 at 7:30
March 18 at 3

"Krapp's Last Tape" and "The Zoo Story" will NOT be presented on March 10 and 11.  Instead, on those dates, Wanderlust Theatre Co. will present "Shylock".

Acting Unlimited, Inc. (AUI) presents “PG-50,” an evening of three original locally-written one-act shows humorously depicting life, love and imagination over the age of 50.  Performances are Friday, February 24, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Theatre 810, 810 Jefferson St. in Lafayette, LA. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m.

The shows are “Wet Dreams: Tales from the Third Coast,” written and performed by Sally O. Donlon, “Harry: A One-Woman Show,” written and performed by Mitu Dasgupta and “Sex, Lies, and Social Security,” written by Patricia Drury Sidman and performed by her with her husband, Robert Sidman. The three local women playwrights/performers combine storytelling, acting, and even a slide show in these lively and entertaining tales.

“Life is just plain funny, and over age 50 it gets even funnier,” says Patricia Sidman, one of the writers. With tongue in cheek, she notes “We do suggest that children under 50 may want to bring a parent or other 50+ adult to explain the jokes, just in case.”

Parts of “Wet Dreams” were performed by Sally O. Donlon in December, 2011 at the Hub City Theater and Storytelling Festival at Cite des Arts. Mitu Dasgupta has performed “Harry” on numerous occasions for friends and family and by popular demand now brings it to the stage. “Sex, Lies and Social Security” was presented by

AUI and performed by Patricia and Bob Sidman at the 2009 Minnesota Fringe Festival in St. Paul, MN where it received rave reviews.

Theatre 810 is operated by AUI and is Lafayette's newest theatre venue. It offers an intimate space for new or small theatre companies and local playwrights to offer shows at modest expense to enthusiastic audiences and where the community has the opportunity to experience a wide variety of theater performances.

Tickets are $10 and are available at http://pg-50.eventbrite.com or 337-484-0172.

Acting Unlimited, Inc presents PG-50 (Parental Guidance Advised) Children under 50 may want to be accompanied by a parent or other person over 50 to explain why the funny parts are funny. Three delightful one-act storytelling pieces written and performed by three dynamic and talented Lafayette women (plus one husband!) Wet Dreams: Tales from the Third Coast.  Written and performed by Sally O. Donlon. Harry: A One-Woman Show.  Written and performed by Mitu Dasgupta. Sex, Lies and Social Security. Written by Patricia Drury Sidman and performed by Patricia and Bob Sidman. Wet Dreams was, in part, first performed by Sally O. Donlon in December, 2011 as part of the Hub City Storytelling Festival at Cite des Arts. Sally's talent for storytelling matches her considerable talents as a community leader. Her lively personality shines through in these tales recalling and re-imagining experiences. "No one escapes childhood.... The outcome, though, depends on your point of view!" Harry has been performed by Mitu Dasgupta over the years for friends and family. By popular demand, she now brings this entertaining tale to the stage. Mitu is active in the arts in Lafayette and has acted in several Acadiana theatre productions. In Harry, a woman deals with a past lover and a current unwanted pursuer only to face her present lover who wasn't there in the first place. "Come with an open mind and a bit of imagination to sort it all out." Sex, Lies and Social Security was originally produced by AUI in 2009 for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, one of the largest such festivals in the U.S., where it received rave reviews. It was performed then, as now, by writer Patricia Drury (now Sidman) and Bob Sidman. Patricia is a storyteller new to Lafayette and Bob has acted in numerous productions in the area. Sex, Lies and Social Security is both personal and satirical and depicts some of the hazards - and rewards - of internet dating over age 50. "It ain't over 'til it's over and it ain't over yet." THEATRE 810 810 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA (Next door to Carpe Diem Gelato and Espresso.) Ample nearby free parking. Friday, February 24 at 7:30 pm Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm Sunday February 26 at 2 pm TICKETS: There are currently three ways you can purchase tickets for PG-50. 1. http://pg-50.eventbrite.com/ to purchase tickets online with your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. 2. Purchase tickets in person, at the door. Box office will open an hour prior to curtain. Due to limited seating, AUI/AURA cannot guarantee that seats will be available for purchase at the door for each performance. 3. Reserve your seats by phone at 337-484-0172. Our box office staff will hold your reservation until the night of the show, and you can purchase your tickets when the box office opens. Our box office only accepts cash or check at the door. Reservations are held until 10 minutes prior to curtain, then they are released to patrons on the waiting list. For any questions, call 337-484-0172. And we'll see you at the show!

A Valentine's Day present to you

Festival is coming!

The Festival International line-up is going up, and the Acting Unlimited/UL-Lafayette/Festival International production of KALEIDOSCOPE is listed as a special event!  Take a look here:

http://festivalinternational.com/site290.php