Thanks to everyone’s phone calls the National Park Service has reversed their decision to close the park and Sunday’s performance will go on as planned.
We will see y’all there!
Please disregard the previous message about a cancellation.
Category: 2009-2010 General Information
Bethany Martinez (ANNIE) Bethany is making her Thibodaux Playhouse debut; however, she is not a newcomer to the performing arts. Over the last three years, Bethany has performed in various Thibodaux High School plays such as: Snow White, Red vs. Wolf, Miss Nelson is Missing, And The Winner Is, I Hate Shakespeare, and most recently as ‘Dorothy’ in The Wizard of Oz. Bethany is a soon-to-be senior at THS and is very involved in both school and church functions. “Jesus is the reason I can do what I do, and He deserves the credit, not me.” Her family is her main source of inspiration, and she has them to thank for everything she has done thus far.
David Gauthreaux (OLIVER WARBUCK) David is returning to the stage after a 16 year hiatus. Last seen in the Playhouse’s 1994 production of You Can’t Take it with You, he has delighted past audiences with several comedic roles, one of those being ‘Rooster Hannigan’ for Thibodaux Playhouse’s 1988 production of Annie (Best Supporting Actor Award). David is employed at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. His hobbies are singing and Mardi Gras. He currently serves as the Co-Captain and Captain of the Krewe of Cleophas and Christopher respectively here in Thibodaux. He says, “I am delighted to back and feel right at home on the Playhouse stage.”
Tiffany Trahan (GRACE) Tiffany, a native of Houma, is a vocal and woodwind teacher at South Louisiana Center of the Arts and a Color Guard Instructor at Patterson High School. She recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelors of Music, concentrating in Music Performance. She has performed in several high school plays including The Foreigner, Fifteen Minute Hamlet, All the World’s a Stage, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Tiffany loves the technical side of theater, having collegiate experience in lighting, backstage, stage managing, set construction, fly and sound production. Tiffany’s hope for the future is to promote music exposure and education for every age. Special thanks to her family and friends for their unbelievably amazing support in all her endeavors and to Anna Roberts for being such an awesome boss!
Laura Templet (MISS HANNIGAN) Laura, soon-to-be Pierce, is a recent graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in English. She has been seen in several Nicholls Players productions including: Arsenic and Old Lace, The Glass Menagerie, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Laura’s community theatre credits include Seven Menus with the Sam & Jim Acting Co. and several Thibodaux Playhouse productions such as: Lucky Stiff and Born Yesterday (People’s Choice Award). Her future goal is to obtain a MFA in acting. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout the years. Love you, Joey Pierce!
Joey Pierce (ROOSTER) Joey was last seen as ‘Paul Verrall’ in the Thibodaux Playhouse 2009 production of Born Yesterday. He has been seen on numerous local stages, and has recently performed in New York City as part of the American Theatre Wings’s Springboard NYC Program. Big thanks go out to all family and friends. Love you, Laura June.
Julia Chauvin (LILY) Julia is grateful to have survived her first year at Nicholls State University. Having previously acted in Aladdin, A Streetcar Named Desire, Seussical, Guys and Dolls, The Diviners, Beauty and the Beast, and other random musicals in the Houma-Thibodaux area, Julia’s friends and family are astonished that ‘Lily’ marks her first villain role. She would like to thank Emma, Belle, and her mother for their support.
Jason Galjour (DRAKE) Jason works a state probation and parole officer. This is his second appearance on the community theater stage, but his first musical. He is supported by his beautiful daughter Isabella, who is making her community theater debut, and his loving girlfriend Christina.
Damon Stentz (FDR, RADIO PRODUCER) Now playing in his fourth production with the Thibodaux Playhouse, Damon has landed his most difficult role yet: playing a Democrat. Seriously, Damon is honored to play President Franklin Roosevelt, and thanks Andrea, Dylan, and Addison for their support and cheers. Lots of thanks and tons of love!
Blake M. Petit (BERT HEALY, HAROLD ICKES, APPLE SELLER, JUDGE BRANDEIS, RADIO ANNOUNCER) Blake is a writer and educator from Ama, Louisiana. In over two dozen productions in the Thibodaux area, he has served in almost every theatre role, including actor (most recently in Don’t Drink the Water), director (most recently in Born Yesterday) and writer (The 3-D Radio Show). He has published two novels and hosts a fiction podcast, Blake M. Petit’s Evercast, at EvertimeRealms.com, and co-hosts the weekly 2 in 1 Showcase pop culture podcast at Comixtreme.com.
J’Leigh Danae Chauvin (STAR-TO-BE, RONNIE BOYLAN) J’Leigh is the 15 year old daughter of Allen & Jessica Chauvin of Larose. She attends South Lafourche High School as a sophomore. Having performed since she was 8, J’Leigh has had the pleasure of performing for the Barrataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program, with the Hurricane Levee Band, the Louisiana Cajun Band, Vince Vance & The Valiants, and Harry Connick. She aspires to attend Nicholls State University as a music major, and she performs as a volunteer whenever possible. She hopes to later teach children piano, guitar, and voice.
Roger Hernandez (MORGANTHAU, ASSISTANT DOG CATCHER, HOOVERVILLE-ITE, SERVANT, RADIO ANNOUNCER) Having been involved behind the scenes for previous productions, Roger takes the Thibodaux Playhouse stage for the first time. A native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, Roger is employed by the City of Thibodaux Police Department. He is happy to have the opportunity to contribute to the community through the theatre and would like to thank his family and friends for their support and encouragement.
Denny Tsang (HULL, BUNDLES, HOOVERVILLE-ITE, SERVANT) Denny graduated from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan earning a dual bachelors degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering. He moved to Houma two years ago and is currently managing New China Restaurant in Houma. This is Denny’s debut performance.
Sean Autin (PERKINS, OFFICER WARD, SERVANT, SOUND EFFECTS MAN) A former student at Mayde Creek Jr. High in Houston, TX, Sean appeared in five school productions. Now a Junior at Thibodaux High School, he was last seen in The Wizard of Oz, his fifth play at THS. He has also performed in several plays through the Nicholls Summer Camp.
Treva Breaux (HOWE, FRED McCRAKEN/WACKY, HOOVERVILLE-ITE, SERVANT) Treva is a freshman at E.D. White Catholic High School. He was last seen as ‘Buddy Laymen’ in The Diviners, his seventh show with the Nicholls Players. Treva’s name has appeared in over twenty playbills from acting and stage-managing, to sound and lights. Some of his acting experiences include: The Jungle Book (Baloo), Oedipus the King (Chorus), The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad (Toad), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Klein and Mr. Gibbs). The stage is not the only place you may have seen him last summer. Treva was in the Doug’s Refrigeration commercial Boy Trouble. He would like to dedicate this performance to his late grandfather Eustace Breaux and his wife Cecile. He also thanks his family, friends, and Dr. Stanley Coleman for their support.
Michala Torres (MOLLY) Eight-year-old Michala is thrilled to be joining the cast of Annie as orphan ‘Molly’. As a second grader at St. Genevieve, she appeared in the St. Genevieve Patriot Players’ 2009 productions The Big Bad Musical (chorus), and Toy Camp (Princess Ann/Raggedy Ann). She has also been seen in the Thibodaux Playhouse Children’s Theatre productions The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad (fox), and most recently Noodle Rat Rotten Hat (wood sprite). In addition to theatre, Michala also enjoys dancing at Lisa & Michelle’s Ecole De Danse.
Sarah Delhaye (PEPPER) A student at Thibodaux Elementary, 10-year-old Sarah is a member of Louisiana Kids. In addition to singing at local fairs and festivals throughout Louisiana, Sarah has appeared in the Nicholls Summer Camp production of Beauty and the Beast and, most recently, in the Thibodaux Playhouse Children’s Summer Musical Noodle Rat Rotten Hat (Twig). Sarah is the daughter of Eddie and Helen Jennifer Delhaye of Thibodaux.
Anna Marie Davaine (DUFFY) Anna is a high school student who has loved the performing arts as a dancer, singer, and actress since age two. Her experiences include: ten plays, twelve dance recitals, four school talent shows, the 2009-2010 district honor choir treble group, the 2009-2010 vocal ensemble show choir, and the upcoming Farm Bureau Talent Show. She has always wanted to be in Annie, hoping it would further her acting experience. Her future ambitions are to be a dance choreographer and a performer in Broadway musicals. She will be trying out for American Idol this year. Her parents Norman Philip and Karen Mitchell Davaine, as well as, her older sister Elizabeth Davaine Matherne continue to be her cheerleaders.
Karra Rodrigue (JULY) A soon-to-be sixth grader at St. Genevieve, Karra has performed in two school productions: The Big Bad Musical and Toy Camp. In addition to theatre, Karra has enjoyed dancing six years. She also joined her school’s band last year as a flute player.
Sophia Galey (TESSIE) Sophia loves music, singing, dancing, and acting. She is a piano/vocal student of Mrs. Sandra King and has performed in five dance recitals. She will be a third grader at St. Joseph Elementary School in the fall. This is her first performance for the Thibodaux Playhouse and is having a fantastic time. “Oh, my goodness!”
Jessica Galey (KATE) Jessica was last seen as ‘Esther’ in the Thibodaux Playhouse Children’s Theatre 2008 production of Pocahontas. Her desire to perform, serve, and lead is shown through her participation in the band, school talent show, student council, caritas club, and dancer for eight years. She will be a sixth grader at St. Joseph Elementary in the fall. Reach for the stars!
Hannah Adams (HANNAH) Hannah is 11 years old and a student at St. Genevieve School in Thibodaux. She has performed in two Patriot Players Productions: The Big Bad Musical in 2008 and Toy Camp in 2009. This is her first Thibodaux Playhouse production. Hannah will be starting her fourth year of dancing this fall, and she is also an excellent vocalist. Hannah is the daughter of Robert and Melinda Adams. She has one sister Kaitlyn and two dogs: Coco and Jolie.
Rebecca Bourgeois (REBECCA, SANDY the dog) Rebecca is the daughter of Biff and Dee Bourgeois. She is eight years old and is home schooled. She wants to thank everyone involved in the play for all the fun she’s had.
Nikki Allemand (HOOVERVILLE-ITE, MRS. PUGH) “What a thrill and learning experience it has been to participate in this year’s production of Annie.” Nikki hasn’t been in a play since 1982 (The Night of January 16th). She’d like to thank her son Alton for encouraging her to audition. She works as a full-time nurse in Houma. “It has been very rewarding to get to know the cast and directors from the Thibodaux Playhouse.”
Dayla Rich (MRS. GREER, HOOVERVILLE-ITE) This is the eighth time Dayla performs on the Thibodaux Playhouse stage. Last summer, she was seen as ‘Rat’ in the Children’s Theatre production The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad and as ‘Louisa’ in LePetit Theatre’s The Sound of Music. She would like to thank her parents and the cast of Annie. Break a leg!!!
Tiffany Galey (ANNETTE, HOOVERVILLE-ITE, USHERETTE) Tiffany is delighted to be back on stage for this production of Annie! Last seen in Thibodaux Playhouse’s 1988 production, along with appearances in other musicals such as Oklahoma and Scrooge, she is thrilled to perform in this play with her two daughters – Jessica and Sophia. What a family affair! Tiffany teaches kindergarten at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. Her husband, Don, supports “his girls” in their new acting roles!
Alison Schreckengast (SOPHIE, HOOVERVILLE-ITE, BONNIE BOYLAN) Annie is Alison’s first production with the Thibodaux Playhouse, though she has had her share of theater performances. She is an active member of Central Lafourche High School’s drama program. Some productions include: Tartuffe, Lizzy Borden, and A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream. She has been trained in the art of acting at John Robert Powers Acting Academy in Metairie.
Marcel Hebert (HOOVERVILLE-ITE, CONNIE BOYLAN) Marcel first appeared on stage at the age of nine as ‘Rhoda Penmark’ in Thibodaux Playhouse’s 2008 production of The Bad Seed (Best Supporting Actress Award). She was also seen in the Children’s Summer Musicals Pocahontas as ‘Aunt Morning Star’, and as a villain weasel in The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad. A former student and choir member at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Houma, Marcel is anxious to begin attending St. Joseph Elementary here in Thibodaux as a sixth grader this coming school year.
Daniel Robert Andrews (DOG CATCHER) Daniel is a junior at Thibodaux High School. This is his first performance with the Thibodaux Playhouse and is excited to have joined the cast of Annie.
Isabella Galjour (PASSER-BY) Isabella is a second grader at Schriever Elementary. She is joining her father Jason Galjour in the cast to make her community theater debut.
Andrew Benoit-Naquin (KID) Andrew is a 12-year-old student at St. Genevieve School. An active member of his school’s drama club, Andrew starred as ‘Judge Wise Old Man’ in the Patriot Players’ production The Big Bad Musical and appeared in Toy Camp as ‘Cool Cat’. Joining the cast of Thibodaux Playhouse’s Children’s Summer Musical The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad, Andrew portrayed ‘Chief Weasel’ in 2009. He enjoys playing basketball, swimming, and playing video games. He hopes to be an actor when he grows up.
The Thibodaux Playhouse Announces Auditions for Children’s Summer Musical
For more information, please contact Bill Winkley
At 985 493-3825 or billwink69@gmail.com
The Thibodaux Playhouse, Inc. has announced the Children’s Summer Musical for this year, Noodle Rat Rotten Hat (Little Red Riding Hood), a musical comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Gary LaVigne. The show will be directed by Dr. Stanley Coleman of Nicholls State University.
“As in past years, we want this to be a richly rewarding and strong theatre education experience for the youth who participate,” stated Stanley Coleman who directs his fourth children’s musical for the Playhouse. “Auditions are held to identify which children will best fit each character. However, there are roles for all children who audition; we turn no one away. This year’s show is a parody of several children’s fairy tales all rolled into one, with of course Little Red Riding Hood, the linguistically challenged wolf (note the title), Goldilocks, Hansel and Gretel, a large contingent of bears and other forest critters, and what fairy tale would be complete without a wicked witch?” Coleman said with a sly smile.
The auditions will be held May 22, 2010, at The Jean Lafitte Wetlands Cultural Center Theatre, 314 St. Mary St., in Thibodaux, LA., from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon. Children unable to make this audition time will have an opportunity to audition the first day of rehearsal, June 1st. All speaking roles will be filled with youth who have no conflicts and make a commitment to attend every rehearsal and performance. Beginning June 1st, rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. till 2:30 p.m., except, Fridays, when rehearsals will finish at 12:00 noon. They will be held at The Jean Lafitte Wetlands Cultural Center Theatre each day except Wednesday, when the designated performers will meet at the Thibodaux Playhouse Building,“The Temple” at 1120 Caroline St., Thibodaux. Not all actors will have to attend the rehearsals at “The Temple.” Performances will be June 23, 24, 25, at 7:00 p.m. and June 26th and 27th at 2:00 p.m.
There is a $75 fee for each youth who wishes to participate. The fee covers registration, the theatre workshop, basic costume, make-up and a commemorative T-shirt. The age range for participants is 8 years of age and older, through high school. Checks should be made payable to the Thibodaux Playhouse, Inc., and are payable at the audition or first day of rehearsal. The playhouse hopes to have a few confidential scholarships available for any youth whose families cannot afford the fee.
More information can be found on the Thibodaux Playhouse Inc. website: www.thibodauxplayhouse.org or by calling Bill Winkley at 985 493-3825 or emailing at billwink69@gmail.com. Inquiries are welcome.
The book is available for sale at $15 each and can be purchased at Post Ltd., 405 West 3rd in Thibodaux; Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, 318 East Bayou Road, Thibodaux; or by contacting Mel Baudoin at (985) 537-6723.
ROLES TO BE CAST:
(Doubling is possible for some roles.)
1 female child (Annie), 1 adult female orphanage director, 6 female child orphans, 4 adult female servants, 1 male servant, 3 adult female singers, 6 adult male politicians, 5 adult female Hooverville-ites (homeless), 1 adult male millionaire, 1 adult female personal secretary, 1 adult male / adult female adoptive parents, 1 adult male radio MC
Ages High School – (grades 8-12) and above (adults):
Monday, March 22 & Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – 7:00 PM
1140 Caroline Street, Thibodaux
Ages entering 2nd grade (2010-2011 school year) through 7th grade:
Saturday, March 27th 2010 – 10:00 AM
Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Center Theatre, Thibodaux
Please, contact directors: Erica Annis (504-250-2755) or Westley Annis (985-228-1028) only in the event of an unavoidable scheduling conflict.
ericaannis@gmail.com westley@da-parish.com
PERFORMANCE DATES:
July 15-18, 22-25
Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it. Seeing they cannot get a hold of it, the step-children commit her to a “sanatorium” hoping to “bring her to her senses.” The dominant mood is entertaining and fanciful high comedy!
Performances: March 12 & 13 & 18-20 (7:30 PM) & 21 (2 PM)
Tickets are $10 adults and $8 students For reservations call: 985-446-1896
Walk-ins welcome!
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Katie DeHart (Florence)-after her last performance as Marion Hollander in the Thibodaux Playhouse production of “Don’t Drink the Water” she is glad to be back. This will be her third performance with the Thibodaux Playhouse and hopefully not her last. Katie would like to dedicate this performance to her grandfather, Esimel DeHart, whom she lost last year. She would also like to thank all of her loved ones for their support, strength and humor throughout this past crazy year. There are too many of you to name. Love to all.
Michael Hebert (Hannibal)-is happy to return to the Thibodaux Playhouse after a long hiatus. He last appeared on stage when he played Detective Sergeant Troughton in “Catch Me If You Can.” He thanks his wife, Dionne and daughter, Caroline for all of their love and support and for “sharing” him with the theatre again.
Merlyn Foret (Fairy May)-was last seen as Mrs. Dupre’ in “The Great Big Doorstep” and before that as M’Lynn in “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. She’s loved working with the cast and crew, especially Mary Ann, her sister. She thanks her husband, Si, her children, and grand-children for supporting her in her love of theatre. Most of all she thanks God for all of the wonderful characters she’s been blessed to have portrayed.
Jude LeCompte(Jeffrey) – is a senior at Thibodaux High School. This is his first production for the Thibodaux Playhouse. Jude worked backstage for “A My Name Is Alice” and enjoyed it so much that he thought he would give acting a try. After graduation this year Jude will be joining the Army. He thanks his mother and friends for being his influence in acting and thanks Cheyenne for getting him involved in the playhouse again.
Daisy Cheramie (Mrs. Paddy)-Daisy graced the stage in “Lost in Yonkers” and “The Night of January 16th.” She had a little acting background but loves theatre. Daisy was the director of “Taste the Wild” and director and producer of “Steel Magnolias” in Sept. Of 2009. Daisy is pleased to be working with such wonderful people in this production.
Scott Phipps (Titus) – is a native of Michigan and has been living in South Louisiana for the last eleven years. He performed in eleven different productions while living in Guam (1993-1998), including such shows as “Bus Stop,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “The Crucible.” This is his third production since moving to Louisiana in 1998, having previously performed in “If the Shoe Fits” with the Thibodaux Playhouse, and “Taste the Wild” with Les Acadiens Theatre. As an actor, Scott specializes in unlikeable characters since they fit in so well with his natural disposition. He offers his thanks to the New Orleans Saints for allowing him to enjoy a championship that he never would have gotten while supporting the Detroit Lions.
Melanie Bird (Samantha) – has decided to try her hand at acting in the community theatre after performing historical characters in her fifth grade social studies class at Labadieville Middle School. This is her first role since high school. She grew up in Sacramento , California and resides in Thibodaux. She would like to thank her husband, Carl Bird and her children, Cheyenne Miller (16) and Deven Miller (15) for their support in her interests.
Leslie Brunet Cheramie ( Lily Belle) – is excited to be performing with the Thibodaux Playhouse again. She first performed with the playhouse in their last production of “Pygmalion.” Her most recent performances were with the Sam & Jim Acting Co. of Houma in “Hamlet” as Osric and various other characters and as Claire in “Fuddy Meers.” Other performances include “A Christmas Carol,” “Lysistrata” and “Godspell.” Here is to you Bootsy, my dear sweet friend. I miss you.
Mary Ann Matherne (Mrs. Savage) – was last seen on the Thibodaux stage in “Enchanted April” as the Italian maid. Since then she has acted in two plays for Les Acadians Community Theatre. She played “Margaritte” in John Doucets’ play “Taste the Wild” and played “Weezer” in “Steel Magnolias.” She is happy to be on her favorite stage here at Thibodaux Playhouse with her sister Merlyn and the rest of a great cast. She thanks God and her husband for supporting her in doing what she loves to do.
Adrienne Naquin-Bolton (Miss Wilhelmina) – The “Curious Savage” is Adrienne’s second performance with the Thibodaux Playhouse. She has also appeared as Rose Arnott in “Enchanted April.”. Adrienne is excited to reunite with a couple cast members and looks forward to working with everyone. She would like to thank Randy Mayeux, director, for casting her in this role and his kind words when doing so. Another special thanks to Treva Breaux and Aiyana Ambrose for their wonderful support. Your enthusiasm about the stage is contagious! In particular, Adrienne would like to thank her wonderful husband, Ben, and her family for all their love and support.
Tom Simons (Dr. Emmett) – is a Board Member of the Thibodaux Playhouse and has been active in the playhouse for the last 10 years. He has appeared in several productions at he playhouse, most recently as Ambassador Magee in “Don’t Drink the Water.” Tom is a Compliance Officer for the Parish of Lafourche. He enjoys working on stage at the playhouse, in the wings as a producer or part of the crew. Tom would like to thank his family and friends for their support and encouragement in making this dream come true.
Randy Mayeux (Director)- has been extremely busy for the past year with the Thibodaux Playhouse. He was last seen as Ed Devery in “Born Yesterday.” He was the assistant director for “Greater Tuna” and is finally directing his own show with “The Curious Savage.” Randy wants to thank his cast and crew for supporting him through his directional debut. He would also like to thank his friends, family, and Josiah for being my support team for the past year when I’ve been going crazy doing all these plays.
Dan Ruiz Salvatura (Arles Struvie, et. al.) is excited to return to Thibodaux Playhouse playing ten wonderful roles all wrapped up into one play with a fantastic co-actor, director, and assistant director. Playhouse audiences may remember him from Sanders Family Christmas last summer, where he played Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe, a role which earned him People’s Choice Award and Best Supporting Actor. Locally, he has also recently played Father Flynn in John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt at Houma Little Theatre, for which he also received the People’s Choice and Esther Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Visitors to the area’s newest theatre, Bayou Playhouse in Lockport, may also recognize Dan as Henri, the visiting French Cousin, from Anne Galjour’s Okra, directed by Perry Martin. A graduate of LSU with a BA in Theatre and an MFA in Directing from the University of Portland, Dan is currently a Talented Theatre teacher at Hahnville High School in St. Charles Parish. He would like to thank Paul and his late mother, Tura, for giving him the world.
Chris Buckel (Thurston Wheelis, et.al) Chris has been doing theatre in South Louisiana for nearly 20 year now, recently taking a hiatus to focus on his career and family. He has performed at several colleges in the area including Nicholls State University, Delgado Community College and Southeastern Louisiana University where he starred in Greater Tuna for the first time in 1995. He has also done community theatre in New Orleans at Le Petit and the old Bayou Community Theatre and is no stranger to the Thibodaux Playhouse where he was involved from 1997 to 2002. Some of his acting works include: How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Fiddler on the Roof, Second Time Around, Don’t Drink the Water, Lone Star, Murder at the Howard Johnsons and Cinderella’s Christmas Wish. He has also directed many plays including Barefoot in the Park, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Private Wars, Don’t Drink the Water and The Odd Couple (female version). He is reviving his role as Thurston, Aunt Pearl, Bertha, Rev. Spikes… which he performed over 15 years ago and says he has always wanted to do the role again one day.
Chris, originally from Metairie, resides in Thibodaux and has been married to Felicity Reulet of Chackbay for 6 years. The couple has two beautiful girls: Krisalyn (3 ½) and Keira Grace (2). They are expecting a third addition to the Buckel family in March. Chris is a graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond with a B.A. in Communications and Theatre. He also has a M.Ed. from Nicholls State and a Ministerial Studies degree from Global University/Berean School of the Bible where he received his Ordination. He is currently director and campus pastor for an interdenominational ministry called Chi Alpha Campus Ministry at Nicholls State University. Chris thanks God for the ability to serve Him and utilize his gifts in this community. He hopes to continue to do theatre in some capacity in the area and has a long time goal to write a screen play based off a South Louisiana documentary that he and a friend compiled in 2000. Some other goals include writing a stage play and performing the Tuna sequels.
Sheela Plater (Director) - Sheela has served many years on the Board of the Thibodaux Playhouse and loves the challenge of being a director. Some of her endeavors have been Enchanted April, Rumors, Spitfire Grill, Nunsence, Arsenic and Old Lace, and many Children Theater productions. Sheela feels that this particular play has been a fine example of community theater at its best. There have been so many great volunteers who spent a lot of time and effort putting this show together, and their talents are too numerous to mention. She thinks everyone in the cast and crew had fun, and knows that they can all be proud of this production of Greater Tuna.
Randy Mayeux (Co-Director) – Randy is ecstatic about the showing of Greater Tuna, being that this is his first attempt at directing. The time management and stress levels are keeping him awake at night, but he would not give it up for the world. Randy would like to first and foremost thank Mrs. Sheela Plater for giving him the opportunity to work beside her for this show. Secondly, he would like to thank his cast and crew for all the fantastic work they are and will do during the run of the show.
Thibodaux Playhouse is proud to present "Greater Tuna," directed by Sheela Plater with assistant director Randy Mayeux, and producer Daphne Hebert with stage manager Sherry Thibodeaux. Our great actors Chris Buckel and Daniel Ruiz Salvatura each have to change their role a multiple of times. It is a hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas' third smallest town. The two actors create twenty characters and a barrel of laughs! Performances are Jan 15,16, 21,22,23 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan 24th, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve at 314 St. Mary St. in Thibodaux. We take reservations by Phone at 446-1896. The Plays are $10 for adults and $8 for students.
Thibodaux Playhouse Inc. will be holding Auditions for Greater Tuna on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10.
This will be the second show of the playhouse’s 50th Anniversary season and was previously performed at TPI in 1994.
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What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheels, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town. Two actors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs, ya’ll!
