Irving Awards Slated for January 30, 2010

The 2009 season marked 40 years of continuous operation since Eunice Players' Theatre opened its doors in 1969 and there's going to be a party! The Board of Directors is preparing for the 40th Annual Irving Awards on January 30, 2010 and they're looking for people to join in the celebration. Those welcome include past season ticket holders and anyone who was part of a cast or crew for any past show. In addition to recognizing the four shows from the 2009 season, there will be musical tributes and a slide show to take patrons back in time through 40 seasons of shows - and in the tradition of Irvings past, there will be a live band for revelers to dance the night away.

If you've missed Eunice Players' Theatre and want to see what we've been up to, or you want to reminisce with fellow cast and crew mates, call Debi at 337-457-2156 or David at 337-546-0163 to give us your address as the Irving Awards are invitation only. We'd love to see you again and have you re-join Eunice Players' Theatre.

Theatre Gift Certificates Available

Having trouble finding the perfect gift? Give the gift that keeps giving all year long! Gift certificates are available at David's Ltd. Hair and Nail for the Eunice Players’ Theatre 2010 season. A $20.00 certificate includes 3 shows, a postcard to notify the holder of the upcoming plays, a ballot for voting privileges and an invitation to the annual Irving Awards. For more information, please call 546-0163 or 457-2156. To make your shopping easier, Mastercard or Visa will be accepted over the phone.

General Board Meeting set for December 16

The Eunice Players’ Theatre will hold the annual general meeting which is open to all season tickets holders on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm. The season ticket holders will nominate and elect the upcoming 2010 Eunice Players’ Theatre Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at the Eunice Players’ Theatre, located at 121 South Second St. in Eunice. All season ticket holders are encouraged to attend.

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.