This season alone we have hosted over 1000 students through our free student ticket program and have hired over 100 local actors, musicians, and crew!

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Early giving is now open for GiveNOLA Day and we would love if you chose to support our theatre in the French Quarter and help keep local talent onstage and behind the scenes for the next 100 years of plays and musicals. All gifts on GiveNOLA Day go directly to support the art and local artists who perform on our stage!

Le Petit Theatre is gearing up to announce the 2024-2025 season next week, and we’re excited to continue producing quality theatre for the Greater New Orleans community and our visitors.

We couldn’t do what we do without you! Our goal this year is $15,000 and every little bit helps. Donate today at givenola.org/lepetittheatre.

The early 1590s was a dangerous time for poets in England, with an aging ruler, an oppressive police state, and restless, polarized people seething with paranoia. Liz Duffy Adams penned the comedic play Born with Teeth and placed the great Christopher “Kit” Marlowe with up-and-comer William Shakespeare in the back room of a pub to collaborate on a history play cycle.

Navigating the perils of art under a totalitarian regime are Ian Hoch as Christopher Marlowe and Dylan Hunter as William Shakespeare. And making his Le Petit directorial debut is Michael Aaron Santos, breathing life into this story and creating a world that audiences will feel they’re a part of.

“Liz Duffy Adams’ hilarious play is a battle of wits from two of the greatest minds of the Elizabethan era – William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe,” states Le Petit Theatre’s Producing Executive Director, Don-Scott Cooper. “Ian Hoch and Dylan Hunter bring tremendous chemistry and humor to their portrayals of these titans of English theatre. We are thrilled to produce this Louisiana premiere!”

Born with Teeth at Le Petit Theatre starts with opening night on Friday, April 26th, and runs through May 12th. Preview night is Thursday, April 25th, with discounted tickets for all seats. Students of all ages can purchase discounted tickets for all shows.

Understudy for this show is Drew Stroud, who will perform at the matinee on May 2 as Christopher Marlowe, and other performances as needed.

Joining Santos on the creative team are Lucas Harms (Scenic Design), Laura Sirkin-Brown (Costume Design), Diane K. Baas (Lighting Design), Ryan Wiles (Sound Design), Amy Chaffee (Dialect Coach), and Deborah Morrissey (Properties Designer).

“A smart comedy, the kind that makes you laugh.” – Play off the Page

“We spend ninety minutes watching a game between the best writers of their time. The stakes range from who can be the most clever, to life and death.” – Broadway World

The final show of the 2023-24 Season at Le Petit is The Importance of Being Earnest (June 6-23, 2024). The 2024-25 Season will be announced at the end of April.

OPENING NIGHT: Friday, April 26 at 7:30 PM.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: April 25 – May 12, 2024 | Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM Sunday afternoons. Saturday, May 11 matinee performance at 2:00 PM. Student matinee performance Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 AM.

WHERE: LE PETIT THEATRE – 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans LA 70116 | 504.522.2081

BOX OFFICE: 504.522.2081 x 1 or lepetittheatre.com.

TICKETS: Single tickets range from $35-$70. $15 student tickets are available for every performance. Groups of 10 or more may contact the box office to receive a 20% discount. For student matinee tickets for your class or student group, contact Fernando Rivera at frivera@lepetittheatre.com or 504.522.2081.

LPT’s Workforce Development Program Technical Theatre Intensive is being offered June 3rd – 14th from 9 AM – 3 PM (Mon. – Fri.) for students ages 13 – 18. In this two-week technical theatre intensive, students interested in the backstage side of theatre arts will learn a variety of skills and discover the many design fields integral to the professional theatre world of today. Students will take daily core classes in scenic and costume design, in addition to specialized afternoon workshops in areas such as lighting design, stage management, sound design, projection design, and more. This intensive is designed to bring greater awareness to the many skill sets and artisans that any theatrical production requires to come fully to life. The Technical Theatre Intensive will be held at Loyola University’s Theatre Design Facilities. Tuition is free for the Technical Theatre Intensive, but all interested students must submit an application online.

LPT’s Young Conservatory Musical Theatre Intensive is being offered July 8th – 19th from 9 AM – 3 PM (Mon. – Fri.) for students ages 8 – 18. In this two-week musical theatre performance intensive, students will concentrate on music and dance skills, learned in an ensemble group style, in order to grow as performers and learn valuable skills such as tempo, rhythm, balance, pitch, timing, group singing, and projection. Students will work with instructors to learn a series of songs and dances, which will be presented to friends and family at the conclusion of the program on Friday, July 19th. The Musical Theatre Intensive will be held at Le Petit Theatre. Tuition for the Musical Theatre Intensive is $300.00, and interested students must also submit an application online. Full and partial scholarships are available for the Musical Theatre Intensive by emailing Le Petit Theatre at boxoffice@lepetittheatre.com.

Lunch is not provided during summer intensives. Students are asked to bring their own lunch each day.

Le Petit continues its free student matinee program this spring with matinees for Born with Teeth on May 2, 2024, at 10 am; and The Importance of Being Earnest on June 13, 2024, at 10 am. If you have a student or youth group interested in attending, reach out to boxoffice@lepetittheatre.com.