Rehearsals Underway for "On Golden Pond"

On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson
Directed by Vincent P. Barras

Cast:
Vincent P. Barras as Norman Thayer
Jody L. Powell as Ethel Thayer
Kevin Miller as Charlie Martin
Sarah Soileau as Chelsea Thayer Wayne
Murphy Richard as Billy RayAllen Higginbotham as Bill Ray

Synopsis:
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger, energetic, and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things that have enriched and continue to enrich their long life together. They are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter, Chelsea, and her dentist fiancé, Bill, who then go off to Europe, leaving his teenage son, Billy, behind for the summer. The boy quickly becomes the "grandchild" the elderly couple have longed for, and as Norman revels in taking his ward fishing and thrusting good books at him, he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness—and slang—in return. In the end, as the summer wanes, so does their brief idyll, and in the final, deeply moving moments of the play, Norman and Ethel are brought even closer together. Time, they know, is against them, but the years have been good and, perhaps, another summer on Golden Pond still awaits.

Dates:
Wednesday, September 19 at 6:00 -- Dinner Theatre
Thursday, September 20 at 7:00
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00
Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00
Thursday, September 27 at 7:00
Friday, September 28 at 7:00
Saturday, September 29 at 7:00

Ticket information:
Season ticket holders need to call the number on their season ticket. Individual tickets can be charged by phone by calling 337-546-0163 or purchased at David Ltd. Hair Salon at 204 S. Second St., in Eunice. Individual tickets are $10. Dinner tickets are $25 ($15 for season ticket holders).

Location:
Eunice Players' Theatre, 121 S. Second St., Eunice LA

Auditions To Be Held For "On Golden Pond"

Eunice Players’ Theatre to Hold Auditions

The Eunice Players’ Theatre will hold auditions for the next play of the 43^rd season, “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson, on Saturday, August 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, August 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the theatre at 121 S. Second St. in Eunice (between Nick’s on Second St. and Bertrand’s Office Supplies). 

 

Director Vincent Barras needs 3 adult men, 2 adult women, and one young teenage male to fill the cast. More people are needed to assist with set decoration, backstage duties, costuming, etc. Rehearsals will be held throughout August and September with production scheduled for mid- to late-September. 

 

Auditions are open to everyone who wants to get involved with their local community theatre. FMI, or to schedule an audition time, call Vincent at 337-519-0865 or Jody L. Powell at 337-580-1787.

Opening night of "CAMELOT"

4th Annual Children's Workshop - July 14, 2012

The Eunice Players' Theatre sponsored the 4th Annual Children's Workshop with an amazing turnout of kids from the surrounding area! Unfortunately, after 29 kids were accepted, many were turned away at the door. Angie B. McBride conducted this theatre workshop by playing learning games through acting out emotions or objects. Board members came in to show the kids the behind-the-scenes aspect of costumes, make up, and lighting and sound.  We want to thank Angie for the successful Children's Theatre Workshop and we hope to see the kids at our musical, "CAMELOT" to open on July 25!

The Great Merlin of "Camelot"

Donald Chapman, as The Great Merlin

The Great Merlin, tries to ease his student, Arthur, about meeting his new bride!

The Eunice Players' Theatre presents the legendary musical  "CAMELOT", the story of King Arthur, Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table.

The musical runs July 25 through August 4. For ticket information, please call David's Hair Salon, 546-0163, or Turning Point, 457-2156. The Eunice Players' Theatre is located at 121 South Second St. in the heart of the downtown historic Eunice.

EPT To Hold 4th Annual Children's Theatre Workshop

The Eunice Players' Theatre is holding its 4th Annual Childrens' Theatre Workshop on Saturday, July 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop is conducted by the theatre's vice president, Angie B. McBride and her staff, and it includes a fun-filled morning of singing, acting and games for chidren ages 7 -13 to understand the concept of theatre both onstage and off.  Also covered is a demonstration of the technical part of theatre with lights, sound, costumes and makeup. The fee for the workshop is $10.00 which gives the child a free voucher to see the musical "Camelot". For information, please call Turning Point at 457-2156 or David' Hair Salon at 546-0163, registration blanks are available at these locations. The workshop is limited so register early for a morning of LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

Burning At The Stake - A Scene From "Camelot"

The Evil Mordred, Bradley Credeur, fans the flames to burn

Guenevere, Angie B. McBride, at the stake.