The Bayou Playhouse

I have never really been a «theatre» (make sure to say this word with a really bad British accent) person. My oldest daughter, who was 12 at the time, wanted to go to New York a year ago and one of her requests was a Broadway Play. I said ok sounds like a plan… before I looked up the prices. We decided upon Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre, again before I looked at the prices. When I saw it was 200.00 each, I screamed, cursed, yelled and I think cried but a promise is a promise. Low and behold this beer guzzling, sports loving, crotch scratching, manly man LOVED IT! Worth every penny.
Fast forward about a year or so and my girlfriend asked if I wanted to go to a play featuring her daughter as one of the stars. Of course, I was willing to go to support her but I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I did again! Holy Crap if this continues, I’ll be singing showtunes and talking about fashion! Ok may be not that exteme.
Ok let’s get back on track. This is a small community theatre down in «Da Bayou» that caters to the people of the area. The play we saw was written by a local man that works at Nicholls State and performed by professional local actors. Yes they get paid to perform so it’s top notch stuff. There are about 80 – 100 seats in the place all of which came from the old Saenger Theatre. Tickets are relatively inexpensive for what you get in terms of entertainment. Plus they have beer and wine to enhance your enjoyment. I look forward to the girlfriend «dragging» me back here again.

What a wonderful lil playhouse in a small town. Growing up here, there wasn’t anything like this. It seats about 100 people. They serve wine, beer and water. Not a bad seat in the house.
If you or someone you know is from South Louisiana, you or that someone will appreciate the plays here. All are usually about Cajun culture. You’ll just «get it».
I have a special appreciation for this place because my daughter has been in two productions. The one currently running, Torn Page is a must see. So funny, so touching and rather suspenseful.
Check out their website for season tickets and upcoming shows.