The UL-Lafayette Opera Theatre is holding open auditions for Too Many Sopranos, a contemporary opera by Edwin Penhorwood, on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in Room 143 in Burke Hall on the UL campus. There is a cast of 12 people and all are welcome to audition.  Production dates are November 5th, 6th and 7th in Burke Theater on the UL-Lafayette campus.  The singing roles available are:

• St. Peter - bass-baritone
• Dame Doleful - mezzo-soprano
• Madame Pompous - soprano
• Miss Titmouse - coloratura soprano
• Just Jeannette - soprano
• Sandman - soprano
• Unnamed Bass - bass-baritone
• Enrico Carouser - tenor
• Gabriel-Angel - silent
• Nelson Deadly - tenor
• Orson - bass

There is one non-singing acting role (actor or dancer)  who must be flexible and able to move well.  Rehearsals for this production will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. 

Auditioners are asked to bring an operatic aria in any language (English preferred).  

The Music of Acadiana Performance Series in Arnaudville focuses on historically-rooted genres, with unique rhythms and personalities that have been transformed with modern sounds, instruments and musicians. We also provide opportunities for independent singer/songwriters. To name a few, Honky Tonk, Old Time, Irish, Gospel, Blues jam sessions and suppers.

Essentially, we present music sessions (jams) every Sunday followed by dinner concerts. Each Session has a lead musician that provides for a musician/mentoring segment and takes place in Café NUNU overlooking historic Bayou Teche. Sessions are free and open to the general public. Any and all musicians are encouraged to participate. Following each Session, focus shifts to the Frederick Stage and the Performance component in NUNU's Nightlite where local musicians are featured.

The last weekend of the month we focus on indigenous music including-Cajun, swamp blues, swamp pop and Creole (which later influenced zydeco). This component of the Music of Acadiana Performance Series is part of the over-arching initiative, “Nous autres, on est fier de parler français” whereby varied opportunities to use French are available including: a conversation table (La Table Française d’Arnaudville), French Catholic mass at St. Francis Regis Church and coming in September, a house dance (Bal de Maison) and film series.

Culinary Artist Roxanna Marks prepares delicious fare. $12 includes dinner, music and dessert, $6 for kids 12 and under. Beverages including Arnaudville’s local brew LA 31 Pale Ale, the Green Mary and an assortment of Organic teas are available for purchase.

Products:

• July 4th
Indie Supper
Singer/Songwriter--Al Guilliot
will lead the jam--1pm
Singer/Songwriter--Al Guilliot
will perform--4-6pm

• July 11th
Old Time Supper
Richard Burgess
will lead the jam, 1pm
Richard Burgess
will perform, 4pm-6pm

• July 18th
Gospel Supper
Felicia Comeaux
will lead the jam, 1pm
Members of the Pine Grove Baptist Male Choir
will perform, 4pm-6pm

• July 25th
Le Souper Francais
Lache Pas
will lead the jam, 1pm
Creole Musician--Joe Hall
will perform, 4pm-6pm

• August 1
Celtic Supper
Steven and Michael Barney
will lead the jam, 1pm
Celtic Circuit with TBA
will perform, 4pm-6pm