![]() ![]() ![]() Patton, All the King's Men, Swine Palace Productions Sir Charles Clarke, Gross Indecency, the Three Trials of Oscar Wilde Reader D, The Hollow Crown, Sudden Theatre Group President Jefferson, PASSAGES: A Story of Lewis and Clark Miles Gloriosus, Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, Dr. Carrasco, Man of LaMancha, Lou Tanner, Gingerbread Lady, Peter Marriott, Sound of Murder, Bert Jefferson, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Phil Romano, That Championship Season, Hajj, Kismet, King Arthur, Camelot, Stanley Kowalsky, Streetcar Named Desire, Bertram Cates, Inherit the Wind, Allen Baker, Come Blow Your Horn, Paul Sevine, Shot in the Dark, Bernie Dodd, Country Girl, Sky Masterson, Guys and Dolls, Nerone, Devil's Advocate, Thomas Cromwell, Man for All Seasons, Bill Sykes, Oliver, Billy Bigelow, Carousel, all Baton Rouge Little Theatre G. CREDITS Stage Appearances:īoolie, Driving Miss Daisy, Cabaret Theatre, Baton Rouge, LA, 1990.īen Chambers, Norman, Is That You?, Cabaret Theatre, 1993.Īppeared as Erwin Leeds, Subject to Change, Sol Weisenheimer, Drop Dead, Officer Welch, Rumors, all at Cabaret Theatre Senex and Miles Gloriosus, Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Col Jessep, A Few Good Men, Sen Malbeaux, Home Spin, Judge Bastardson, Sly Fox, Doc, Westside Story, Henry Drummond, Inherit the Wind, Herb Tucker, I Oughta be in Pictures, Lieutenant Shrank, Westside Story, Virgil Blessing, Bus Stop, Sheriff Dodd, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Cap'm Andy, Show Boat, Captain Von Trapp, Sound of Music, Watson Frye, Close Ties, Lancelot, Camelot, Desmonde, Happy Time, Dr. Previously worked as a personnel administrator and as a research analyst for Gulf South Research Institute. Appeared in television commercials, including ads for Holiday Inn, Lee Jeans, and Cracker Barrel. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., speech/psychology. The OLT takes pride in its long history of providing some of the best of Broadway-style productions in South Louisiana.Born September 23, 1935, in Baton Rouge, LA married Gloria, November 7, 1959. 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. Opelousas has been a center of business, government and culture for hundreds of years in south Louisiana. 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. The Opelousas Little Theatre governing body is comprised of area citizens who are committed to the performing arts in Louisiana. ![]()
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