Moonlight and Magnolias opens November 7

L - R: Michael Sanchez as Ben Hecht, the Hollywood screenwriter,

Wesley Saunders as David O. Selznick the Hollywood producer

of "Gone With The Wind",

and Brett Faulkner as the director Victor Fleming

Amy Rider and Wesley Saunders

Comedy to Open November 7

Pictured from left to right: Michael Sanchez as Ben Hecht, Wesley Saunders as David O. Selznick and Brett Faulkner as Victor Fleming

Under the direction of Debi L. Crawford, the actors of the comedy “Moonlight and Magnolias” are romping around the Eunice Players’ Theatre stage as they busily prepare for the opening of the third show of the season.

The year is 1939, and famed Hollywood director, David O. Selznick, has shut down production of his epic movie, replaced his director with Victor Fleming, and called in the wonder boy of screenwriters, Ben Hecht. It is only left to the imagination what happens in that locked office for five long days and nights as the three Hollywood power houses rewrite the script for one of the most beloved films of all time, “Gone With the Wind”.

The dates for the production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” are set for Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 pm. Dinner theatre, which is a steak dinner and dessert, catered by Nick’s on Second St., is set for Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm. The comedy continues November 11, 12, and 14 at 7:00 pm and closes Sunday, November 15th with a 2:00 pm matinee. Single tickets ($10) and Dinner theatre tickets ($25) are available for purchase at David’s Hair Salon or by calling 337-546-0163 or 337-457-2156. The theatre accepts Visa and Mastercard for purchase of tickets.

The director would like to stress to people with peanut allergies that real peanuts and peanut shells will be used during production. Also, this show contains strong language. For more information, please call Debi L. Crawford at 337-457-2156.

"Moonlight and Magnolias" in Rehearsal

The cast of "Moonlight and Magnolias", under the direction of Debi L. Crawford is in rehearsal, preparing for the show to open in early November.

The two-act comedy by Ron Hutchinson is set in 1939 as the great Hollywood producer, David O. Selznick, shuts down production of his epic movie, "Gone With the Wind", fires his director, and calls in the wonderboy of screenplays to rewrite his movie. Shut in his office for 5 long days and nights, it is only left to the imagination what these the three Hollywood powerhouses did to rewrite what would become one of the greatest epic films of all time.

The cast includes Wesley Saunders of Pine Prairie as producer David O. Selznick, Michael Sanchez of Eunice as screenwriter Ben Hecht, Brett Faulkner of Eunice as director Victor Fleming, and Amy Rider of Eunice as the secretary.

Dates: November 7, 11, 12, 14 at 7pm and November 8 & 15 at 2pm. Dinner theatre with steak catered by Nick's on Second St. is November 10 at 6pm. Tickets will go on sale in late October.

Stay tuned for pictures and notice of tickets on sale.

Breaking News - Credit Cards Now Accepted

The Eunice Players' Theatre is excited to announce that patrons can now purchase individual and season tickets with a credit card! Visa and MasterCard are accepted when purchasing tickets in person at David Ltd. Hair and Nail Salon at 204 S. Second St., Eunice, or over the phone at 337-546-0163 or 337-457-2156.

Tickets Now on Sale for "Greater Tuna"

Tickets are now on sale for "Greater Tuna" the first of two fall offerings in the Eunice Players' Theatre's 40th anniversary season. The play runs September 12, 16, 17, and 19 at 7:00 p.m., and September13 and 20 at 2:00 p.m. The dinner theatre performance is September 15 at 6:00 p.m. Dinner consists of barbeque chicken and fixin's with apple pie for dessert. Tickets are $10 (additional $15 for dinner) and available at David Ltd. Hair and Nail Salon, 204 S. Second St., Eunice, or by calling 546-0163. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Directed by Ching Wasmuth, and written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, the play stars Kevin Miller (above left) and Van Reed (above right). Each actor portrays 10 different characters: strange men, old women, children, even Yippy the Dog. Quick costume changes and a variety of characterizations showcase the talents of these two veteran actors whose names are synonymous with high quality comedy.

The play itself, about a day in the life of the odd citizens of Tuna,Texas’ third-smallest town, has won rave reviews as a sure-fire hit on Broadway and in community theatres across America. Season tickets may still be purchased by calling 457-2156 or 546-0163. For $20 a season ticket includes 2 shows, reservation rights for seating, and an invitation and voting privileges for the 40th Annual Irving Awards. Angel and patron packages are also available for purchase. The theatre is located at 121 S. Second St. in Eunice.

Greater Tuna

Bertha and Charlene Bumiller, as portrayed by Kevin Miller and Van Reed respectively, share a special mother-daughter moment as they discuss the recent cheerleader tryouts. These are just a few of the characters to take the audience through a day in the life in Tuna TX as the Eunice Players' Theatre presents Greater Tuna September 12 - 20.

Cast in Rehearsal for Greater Tuna

The Eunice Players’ Theatre is pleased to announce the return of Kevin Miller and Van Reed in Greater Tuna, the side-splitting comedy featuring the citizens of Tuna, Texas' third smallest town. The long-running off-Broadway hit written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard features the two actors bringing twenty characters to life through quick costume changes and a variety of characterizations. You’ll come to know Arles and Thurston, disc jockeys from the local radio station, OKKK; Hank and Bertha Bumiller and their children, Stanley, Charlene, and Jody; Didi Snavely, owner of Didi's Used Weapons ("If we can't kill it, it's immortal"); Reverend Spikes, president of the Smut Snatchers of the New Order; Yippy the Dog; and more.

This play is being presented under the direction of Ching Wasmuth as a special encore presentation in the theatre’s 40th anniversary season. Greater Tuna was an audience favorite when it was first presented at EPT in 1992 starring Glenn Mentel and Vince Fontenot. In 2001, audience members came to know more of Tuna’s citizens when Wasmuth presented A Tuna Christmas with Miller and Reed.

Tickets will soon be available for purchase; in the meantime, mark your calendars for September 12, 16, 17, and 19 at 7:00 p.m.; September 13 and 20 at 2:00 p.m.; and September 15 at 6:00 (dinner theatre) so you’re sure not to miss this show that promises to be a barrel of laughs!