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. Opelousas has been a center of business, government and culture for hundreds of years in south Louisiana. The business is listed under performing arts. The public is encouraged to contact OLT for more information. Opelousas Little Theatre is a Performing arts theater located in 1344 S Union St, Opelousas, Louisiana, US. The OLT Board meets the last Monday of each month (except December) at 6:00 p.m. 1344 South Union Street (Donald Gardner Stadium parking lot) Opelousas. 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. Opelousas Little Theatre is located in South City Park.The Opelousas Little Theatre governing body is comprised of area citizens who are committed to the performing arts in Louisiana. Performances are March 28, 29, 30 and April 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7PM and April 7 and 14 at 2PM. The choreographer is Andi Fontenot, with a Musical Direction team consisting of Walter Duncan McBride and Jamie Green. This great story is brought to you in direction by Dana Reed and assisted by Meagan Louviere. Pippi Longstocking is a story based on the novel by Astrid Lindgren, translated by Philip Edmonds, with music and lyrics by Sebastian, adapted for the stage by Sebastian and Staffan Gotestam and published by Samuel French Publishers. Our wonderfully talented young cast tells this time-honored story to perfection. At the Opelousas Little Theatre, our small part of the world, Pippi wreaks havoc on any and all near her, for the most part, for their own good. This uproariously funny musical, starring the world’s most popular enfant terrible, has played to sold out audiences the world over. The web site includes a brief history section with an ad published at the time of the Delta’s reopening as a CinemaScope house in 1955. In fact the house, now called the Delta Grand Theatre, has its own web site. When Pippi is not dancing with burglars, who are trying to steal the gold coins given to her by her father (a pirate who is revered as a king by a tribe of South Sea island cannibals), she is at the circus fighting the strongest man in the world or playing tag with policemen. The Opelousas Little Theatre web site makes no mention of the Delta Theatre. And now the rollicking adventures, that put her at odds with the demands of life in a small town, fill an effervescent family musical written by Denmark’s celebrated composer, lyricist and recording artist, Sebastian. Dressed in strange clothes and living with her horse and pet monkey, she possesses supernatural strength and untold wealth. It is the wonderful adventures of Pippi Longstocking, a high-spirited, warm-hearted young girl who incarnates every child’s dream of freedom and power. The Opelousas Little Theatre is pleased to announce the next production: Pippi Longstocking, the Family Musical. Opelousas Little Theatre South City Park Opelousas LA 70570
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