AUI opened Theatre 810 in late 2011. Since then, it has received a 2013 Downtown Award for being Downtown Lafayette’s Best Kept Secret and become a home to many other local theatre companies, such as Acadiana Repertory Theatre, The Tea Sippers, Silverbacks Improv Theatre, Wanderlust Theatre Company, and many more. AUI also hosts many workshops and children’s classes within the space.
This year, AUI purchased a new, modern lighting setup for Theatre 810. Since installing the new lights, the company has begun to update its facilities to meet the ever-evolving needs of the theatre community.
A Black Box Affair will include a cocktail hour featuring white and red sangria from Pamplona, a supper course provided by several local favorite restaurants, dessert and coffee by Carpe Diem, a silent auction, and an evening of entertainment by the local theatre companies that call Theatre 810 home.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased in person from AUI at Theatre 810 or online at ablackboxaffair.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (337)484-0172 or email theatre810@gmail.com.
AUI, founded by Gloria Breaux in 1989, has a mission that is two-fold: to present innovative theatrical experiences to audiences who may never have enjoyed a live theatrical performance, and to train actors, directors, designers and technicians to create theatre for their company, and enable them, in the future, to create theatre for other companies or for their own companies. AUI recruits children, teens and adults from all walks of life and all ethnic groups. More information about AUI can be found at actingunlimited.org.
AUI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. If you’d like to support this cause, but cannot attend the gala, donations can be made via Paypal to theatre810@gmail.com.
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