![]() The OLT takes pride in its long history of providing some of the best of Broadway-style productions in South Louisiana. Latest improvements include new curtains, a lighting board, a sound system, new carpet and a concession area. The re-energized members began an aggressive fund-raising campaign to restore and renovate the old church into today's OLT playhouse. However, in 1984, the OLT began staging plays again. The group continued to exist but shows were put on hold. The old church was then moved to South City Park, where it stands today. ![]() ![]() In that year, the OLT raised funds and purchased the old Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (built in 1880).The old church was being torn down to build a larger church building. It was not until 1959 that the group found a permanent home. Other performance locations were the auditoriums at Market Street Elementary School, Opelousas Senior High School and the St. Consequently, the OLT temporarily disbanded and reorganized in 1946.ĭuring these early years, members used the old Academy of the Immaculate Conception Auditorium (today, Opelousas Catholic School) to perform. However, when Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, many members of the small group left home to serve their country in the war. The OLT staged its first play, The Adorable Spendthrift, in December 1940. It is one of the oldest community theaters in Louisiana. In fact, the Sandoz Opera House, which was one of the few opera houses outside of New Orleans, flourished here in the 1800s.In 1939, the Opelousas Little Theatre (OLT) was formed. Explore more by tags Christmas in Opelousas. Opelousas has been a center of business, government and culture for hundreds of years in south Louisiana. Opelousas Little Theatre, South City Park,Opelousas,LA,United States. The public is encouraged to contact OLT for more information. The OLT Board meets the last Monday of each month (except December) at 6:00 p.m. ![]() Members of the OLT Executive Committee and the OLT Board of Directors are responsible for the day-to-day operations and physical maintenance of the theater as well as approving, planning and producing the season's selections at OLT. followed by Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., and again May 8-10 at 8 p.m.įor tickets or more information call Dalton Little Theatre ay 706 226-6618 or .ĭalton Little Theatre is located at 210 Pentz Street in the old Dalton Firehouse in historic Downtown Dalton, Ga.The Opelousas Little Theatre governing body is comprised of area citizens who are committed to the performing arts in Louisiana. Performances are schedule for Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at 8 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged for the show Tim Carfeldt of the Walker County Messenger called a funny original that “effectively lampoons life on the seedy side of town” and Mark Connel of the Fragile Theatre Partnership in Bristol, UK called “light-hearted, ironic, low-rent and in-yer-face.” The toe tapping musical will have you laughing and singing along to songs such as Will There Be Trailer Parks in Glory Land? and If You’ve Got a Runny Nose (Don’t Wipe it On Your Clothes).įat Shirley’s features many veteran DLT performers along with newcomers to the stage. Not only is Shirley's demise an emotional event, it also leaves the residents uncertain about their fates. Fat Shirley's: A Trailer Park Opera explores the lives of trailer park residents in the aftermath of the death of their beloved landlady Fat Shirley. ![]()
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