2014-2015 Ginny Award Winners Announced

SLT Names ‘The Full Monty’ Season’s Best Show

Ginny Awards recognize on stage/ off stage talents

The Slidell Little Theatre production of Terrence McNally and David Yazbek's story full of heart took Best Show honors at the community theatre’s recent Ginny Awards ceremony.

Cast of The Full Monty

Named after SLT founder Virginia Madison, the Ginny Awards recognize achievement during the community theatre’s six main stage productions, including categories for acting, directing, choreography, set design, lighting, sound and more.

Joshua St. Cyr

The winners of the 2015 Ginny Awards are:

Best Poster – Glenn Dietrich for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Best Lighting Design – Scott Sauber for “The Full Monty”

Best Sound Design – Josh St. Cyr  for “The Full Monty”

Best Costumes – Myra Duffour for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Best Set – Christine Barnhill-Tramel for “A Good Old Fashioned Rednecked Country Christmas”

Best Choreography – Katie Peck for “The Full Monty”

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical – Diana La Salla for “The Full Monty”

Best Supporting Actress in a Play – Maria Hefte for “Doubt, a Parable”

Best Supporting Actor in a Play – Robert Jahncke for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical – Gary Gilmore for “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas”

Best Leading Actress in a Musical – Sara Pagones for “Fiddler on the Roof”

David Jacobs and Sara Pagones

Best Leading Actress in a Play – Anne Pourciao for “Doubt, a Parable”

Best Leading Actor in a Musical – David Jacobs for “Fiddler on the Roof”

Best Leading Actor in a Play – Derrick Stevens for “Move Over, Mrs. Markham”

Best Musical Director – John Giraud for “The Full Monty”

Best Director – Scott Sauber for “The Full Monty

Scott Sauber

The Ginny Awards were first introduced during the 1968-1969 Season. That year, “Of Mice and Men” was named Best Show.

Lonnie Haas Scholarship Recipients Announced

Three YATS Thespians Awarded SLT Scholarships

Three senior high school graduates of Slidell Little Theatre’s renowned summer youth theatre program – Young Actors Theatre of Slidell (YATS) – were recently awarded scholarships to help further their studies in the performing arts.

The only summer theatre program on the northshore to offer scholarships to graduating participants, Slidell Little Theatre’s YATS program has awarded more than $53,000 in scholarships since 2000 to local high school graduates.

The 2015 Lonnie Haas Scholarship recipients are: Lauren Short, Jamie Schmidt and Madelyn Thomassie, all graduates of Northshore High School in Slidell.

Lauren Short

Lauren Short

Lauren Short in
Legally Blonde

Lauren Short has been a YATS participant for the past three years. She has enjoyed her roles as one of Reno’s angels in Anything Goes, Deborah Sue in Bye Bye Birdie, and a Delta Nu/Cheerleader in Legally Blonde. She performed this year in Northshore High School’s production of Througly Modern Millie as a stenographer and the New Modern.

Lauren has been a competitive dancer at Danceworks for twelve years. She has trained in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Lauren performed her first solo this year which won many awards. She was the captain of Danceworks Parade Marching Group.

Lauren graduated from Northshore High School with a 4.0 GPA. She was the Treasurer of the National Honors Society, Student Council Representative, and a school ambassador. Lauren will be attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this fall. She plans to major in psychology and minor in dance.  Lauren is grateful for the YATS program which gave her the opportunity to experience theatre and is for thankful the scholarship which will allow her to continue her love in the performing arts.

Jamie Schmidt

Jamie Schmidt

Jamie Schmidt has been involved in the theatre since she was 7 years old and absolutely loves performing onstage. Some of her most recent roles were: Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, and Paulette in Legally Blonde. The last main stage shows you would have seen her in at Slidell Little Theatre would be in Show Boat and Pippin. Jamie has also served as a counselor in the mini-YATS program for 3 years.

Jamie Schmidt in Legally Blonde

Jamie graduated with a 4.4 weighted GPA, ranking in the top 5% of her graduating class at Northshore High School. Jamie was the President of Thespian Troupe #7333 at NHS her senior year. She has also received numerous awards at NHS including Honor Thespian recognition, Best Female Thespian for two years in a row, Best Supporting Actress for two years in a row, and Best Leading Actress. Jamie will attend the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall where she plans to Major in Elementary Education and Minor in Theatre. Jamie would like to thank YATS and Slidell Little Theatre for the scholarship and being such a big reason why theatre is such an important part of her life. 

Madelyn Thomassie

Madelyn Thomassie

Madelyn Thomassie is an 18 year old graduate of Northshore Highschool. Madelyn has participated in 12 YATS shows. She was Vice President of the Thespian Troupe at Northshore High School her senior year. Madelyn has also been dancing for 14 years.

This year she has received honor thespian recognition and won best actress in a leading role for her work as Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie. In previous years, she has won best newcomer and best supporting actress twice.  She has won a Ginny here at Slidell Little Theatre for her role as Mayzie La Bird in Seussical the Musical.

At the national thespian convention, she won second place for her musical theatre number. She also competed for a scholarship at the convention and won second place for a solo song and monologue. Madelyn plans to major in Theatre at the University of New Orleans.  Madelyn would like to thank YATS and Slidell Little Theatre for being a major part of her growth as an actress. 

Lonnie Hass was a leading force behind the founding of Slidell Little Theatre’s Youth Workshop program in the 1970s, serving as its first chairperson. When the Youth Workshop was restructured in the late 1990s, organizers envisioned a scholarship program for participants in the newly-formed YATS program.

As the youth program grew and monies could be set aside, the Lonnie Haas Scholarship Program was officially established to provide financial support for participants graduating from high school and going on to study the performing arts in college.

The YATS program is designed to introduce young people between the ages of four and graduating high school seniors to the stage.

The Mini-YATS program engages children ages four to eight for five days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., during which they learn their lines, music and blocking, make their props and costumes if necessary. The week culminates in a performance on Saturday morning.

Slidell Little Theatre has been the north shore’s premier theatre since 1963. SLT is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and involving members of the community in high quality theatrical productions. SLT is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Awards Gala Shines Light on SLT Volunteers

All the stars will be shining bright at Slidell Little Theatre’s  46th Annual Ginny Awards Night, a free event honoring the incredible talents of the hundreds of volunteers who work on and off the stage to bring magic to life.

The Ginnys will be held at the community theatre on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Named after SLT founder Virginia Madison, the Ginny Awards recognize achievements during the community theatre’s six main stage productions. Award categories range from show poster artists to choreographers to costumers to set designers to actors and more, but the highlight of the evening truly is the celebration of volunteers – the people who dedicate untold hours and unbelievable talent for a single cause: to stage high quality theatrical productions for the community.

“The purpose of the Ginny Awards is much more than just identifying one performer or one production as most outstanding in a season,” said Don Redman, SLT’s vice president of Marketing. “The Ginnys also afford us an evening to celebrate our achievements as volunteers and recognize the tremendous amount of work involved in staging quality theatre the entire season. The number of volunteer hours we log every season is simply astounding – more than 25,000 hours. And perhaps more astounding is the incredible talent our volunteers share with our little community theatre. So, while maybe not everyone will walk away that night with a Ginny Award, we are nevertheless extremely proud of and grateful for their work and talents.”

The nominees for Ginny Awards were selected by a panel of judges who remain anonymous during the season. The top three finalists for each category will be announced at the Ginnys.

The finalists were drawn from all six of the main stage productions during the 2014-2015 Season. 

Potential Ginny Award winners are:

Best Poster

Sarah Boudreaux Smith - Fiddler on the Roof

Scott Sauber – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Julia Lavigne – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Glenn Dieterich – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Naomi Schmidt – Doubt: A Parable

Lenny Unbehagen –The Full Monty

Best Costumes

Sally Ann Buras – Fiddler on the Roof, A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas, and The Full Monty

Kathleen Kelly – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Myra Duffour – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Mignon Charvet – Doubt

Best Sound Design

Daniel Toups – Fiddler on the Roof

Claudia Leger – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Jonathan Himel – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Jack Faust – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gary Mendoza – Doubt

Josh St. Cyr – The Full Monty

Best Lighting Design

Bryan Reilly – Fiddler on the Roof; Move Over, Mrs. Markham; and A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Carlos Nine – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jack Stubbs – Doubt

Scott Sauber – The Full Monty

Best Set Design

Fred Martinez and Mitch Stubbs – Fiddler on the Roof

Ryan Robichaux – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Christine Barnhill-Tramel – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Larry Johnson – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gary Mendoza – Doubt

Scott Sauber – The Full Monty

Best Choreography

Hannah Jennings and Martha Braud –  Fiddler on the Roof

Christine Barnhill-Tramel – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Larry Johnson and Josh Brewer – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Katie Peck – The Full Monty

Best Music Direction

Angel Carter and Chrissy Miller – Fiddler on the Roof

Pam Lisotta – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

John Giraud – The Full Monty

Best Supporting Actor in a Play

Larry Johnson – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Ladson Poole – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Robert Jahncke – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gary Mendoza – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Best Supporting Actress in a Play

Cristy Fletcher – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Hannah King – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Maria Hefte – Doubt

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical

Richard Baseler – Fiddler on the Roof

Michael Williams – Fiddler on the Roof

Joel Sweetland – Fiddler on the Roof

Gary Gilmore – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Matthew Price – The Full Monty

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical

Martha Braud – Fiddler on the Roof

Alex Barron – Fiddler on the Roof

Hannah Jennings – Fiddler on the Roof

Jackie Clines – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Diana LaSalla – The Full Monty

Best Leading Actor in a Play

Derrick Stevens – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Eric Generes – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Larry Johnson - Doubt

Best Leading Actress in a Play

Julie Generes – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Ashleigh Krieger – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Anne Pourciao – Doubt

Best Leading Actor in a Musical

David Jacobs – Fiddler on the Roof

John Kirkpatrick – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Ken Starling – The Full Monty

Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Sara Pagones – Fiddler on the Roof

Tiffinie Lyon – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Carla Constanza – The Full Monty

Best Director

Paula Thompson – Fiddler on the Roof

Renee Saussaye – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Scott Tramel – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas

Julie Generes and Larry Johnson – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gary Mendoza – Doubt

Scott Sauber – The Full Monty

Show of the Year

Fiddler on the Roof – Paula Thompson, Jeremy Himel, Mitch Stubbs

Move Over, Mrs. Markham – Renee Saussaye, Martha Braud, Chrissy Miller

A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas – Scott Tramel, Jeremy Himel, Lee Dukes

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Julie Generes and Larry Johnson, Beth Bonnell, Mitch Stubbs

Doubt – Gary Mendoza, Beth Bonnell, Payton Core

The Full The Full Monty – Scott Sauber, Roberta Hazelbaker and Michelle Hayes, Laura Sharp

The Ginny Awards were first introduced during the 1968-1969 Season. That year, “Of Mice and Men” was named Best Show.

Since 1963, Slidell Little Theatre has been bringing together the entire community for unforgettable performances filled with music, drama and laughter. After years of performances on high school stages, the city auditorium and then in a remodeled church, SLT now has a state-of-the-art facility located at 2024 Nellie Drive, next to the Fremaux Town Center mall.

The Northshore’s premier community theatre for 50 years, Slidell Little Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and involving members of the community in high quality theatrical productions. SLT is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

SLT Board Elections: Meet the Candidates

* UPDATE: The elections were held May 18, 2015. Elected to serve on the Board of Directors are: Bill Saussaye, President; Tracy Gallinghouse, V.P. Marketing; and Roberta Hazelbaker, At-Large. Their terms begin July 1, 2015.


Slidell Little Theatre is conducting elections to the SLT Board of Directors at the Annual Membership meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015, beginning at 7 p.m.

Vacancies to be filled are: Board President, Vice President of Marketing and Board Member At-Large. The bylaws require SLT’s standing Nominating Committee to recommend candidates for specific offices, but failure to secure the committee’s endorsement should not in any way suggest that the candidate would not serve the organization well if elected to the board.

“We are very fortunate as an organization to have so many well-qualified people step forward to offer their time and talents to our community theatre,” said Wayne Orton, Vice President of Operations and chair of the Nominating Committee. “Regardless the outcome of these elections, I know Slidell Little Theatre will be in excellent hands.”

The following are personal bios submitted by the candidates:

President

Paul Banas

Paul Banas is a senior executive with broad general management, operations, contracts/subcontracts, business development, personnel development, and customer-focused solutions experience in support of U.S. Government and commercial clients. He has demonstrated leadership ability in forging organizational vision and accomplishment of goals through the motivation and direction of others. He possesses effective administrative skills proven by understanding organizational needs, planning and executing strategic programs with attention to detail and accuracy. He also has excellent communications skills.

Paul is currently an independent contractor providing technical, management and business development expertise to Department of Defense and NASA Programs. He was previously the Vice President for Maritime and Transportation Services in the Technology Solutions Group (TSG) of QinetiQ North America (QNA), managing over 180 professional, technical and administrative personnel in eight facilities around the country and over $30M in annual revenues. During his career, he served as the employee representative to the Board of Directors for ten years.

Paul holds an M.S. in Marine Sciences from Louisiana State University, a B.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Michigan, He is married to Susan Teggart, has a son Ian and daughter Kathryn, and two grandchildren. He has lived in Slidell, Louisiana for over 35 years. He has been a member of SLT, off-and-on, for over 20 years, and has appeared on stage in several productions (based on work travel schedule).

Paul is running for President of SLT in order to help take the organization to “the next level”. There are many creative people in the SLT organization. However, to reach the next level, it will take a manger and leader to harness all this creativity in order to move forward and achieve our collective goals together.                   

William Saussaye*

William Saussaye, a member of Slidell Little Theatre since 2001, has volunteered his time and talents on stage and off.  In addition to appearing in several SLT productions, he has served on the board previously as Newsletter Committee chair, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Productions, and President.  When not at SLT, he works as a computer consultant, and has the honor of being married to the lovely and talented, Ginny-Award winning, Renee Balencie Saussaye.

Vice President of Marketing

Tracy Gallinghouse *

Tracy Gallinghouse is completing her third year as Publicity Chair for SLT.  She considers it her mission to get everyone in to see, and be a part of, the live theatre experience.

At-Large

Roberta Hazelbaker

Roberta Hazelbaker is running for the SLT Board Member At-Large position. She has been a resident of Slidell since 1997.  When her son, Ryan, entered the YATS program in 2000, she became involved with SLT. As Ryan, her daughter, Kristina, and husband, Ken, participated in Main Stage shows, Roberta worked as part of the Production Staff taking the role of Producer, a position in a show she feels is the best job ever! Roberta was a member of the SLT Board for a one year term as Secretary, then became co-coordinator of the YATS program for three summers. Currently, Roberta works with the V.P. of Production with the creation and presentation of the Producers Training Program, assists with Box Office, and produces shows. 

Roberta was honored to be asked to run for a position on the SLT Board. She is thrilled at the prospect of assisting with the management and operations of SLT, which is an organization that is dear to her heart.

Jeremy Himel*

I was born in New Orleans and raised in Slidell since 1984. I attended Northshore High School, and the University of New Orleans.

I have worked in blood banking since 1996, first in the laboratory as a component preparation technician, and then as the Fixed Site Recruitment Manager for The Blood Center. As the recruitment manager I was responsible for the promotional events, direct mail, and the recruitment of 30,000 + blood donors at our 14 area locations throughout South Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After Hurricane Katrina, I moved to the Northeast and accepted a job with the American Red Cross Connecticut Region as a Quarantine and Labeling Technician. Then in 2012 I accepted a position back with The Blood Center in my previous capacity.

I have been a member of Slidell Little Theatre since 2012. I have produced two plays; Fiddler on the Roof, and A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas.

·         Entire career has been spent in the non-profit sector

·         Over 10 years’ experience managing a diverse multi-generational team

·         Goal oriented

According to our bylaws, any qualified member can still be nominated for a position from the floor at the Annual Meeting, regardless whether he or she went through the nominating process.

The election will begin with the position of Board President, allowing the candidate with the fewest votes an opportunity to run for another position on the ballot. The terms of office are for three years.

Serving on this year’s Nominating Committee were: Wayne Orton, Allen Little, Don Redman, Scott and Christine Tramel, Sara Pagones and Brandee Krieger.

If you have any additional questions, please email Wayne Orton at vpoperations@slidelllittletheatre.org

*Endorsed by Nominating Committee

SLT Comedy Night Puts the Fun in Fundraiser

Slidell Little Theatre is bringing the northshore’s top comedian to the stage on May 30, 2015, for a night of laughs and merriment all to support the ongoing Next Stage II building project.

Slidell native Mike Strecker’s comedy routine has been wowing audiences from Los Angeles to New York, and he’s a real favorite in New Orleans. His act has won numerous comedy contests and delighted audiences from college campuses to corporate clients such as NASA, Northrop Grumman and the American Cancer Society. Strecker has also performed with some of the country’s leading comedians including Jake Johannsen and Brett Butler.

As an added bonus, Strecker is bringing along his longtime friend, Ken LaFrance, a seasoned comedian and improv performer. 

“As a comedian you learn early on that there is a short list of those who you can count on to deliver an extraordinary performance every time they step on stage and who are also true professionals off stage,” said Strecker. “Ken LaFrance is at the top of my list.” 

Strecker’s ordinary and extraordinary events – like going to the grocery, buying a car, getting married and becoming a father – provide the basis for his sharp, smart humor. Think Jerry Seinfeld…with less money and more problems.

The SLT Comedy Night will be on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 8 p.m.at Slidell Little Theatre. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance and $18 at the door. Advance ticket sales are available during each performance of “The Full Monty,” onstage May 1 – 17.

The subject material of SLT Comedy Night is suitable for teenagers and older.

Progress on the Next Stage II project – a “black box” space for rehearsals and special productions – has been slowed by bureaucratic obstacles, but the SLT Board of Directors have secured initial funding for the basic structure itself and has named a firm to construct the facility as soon as they are given the green light. It is anticipated that a date for groundbreaking ceremonies will be announced soon.

The Northshore’s premier community theatre since 1963, Slidell Little Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and involving members of the community in high quality theatrical productions. SLT is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

New SLT Package Targets Young Families

Slidell Little Theatre proudly announces a new subscription package designed especially for young families, featuring tickets to two family-friendly main stage productions and one production of our Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program.

The Family Theatre Package includes tickets to Mary Poppins, The Snow Queen and one TYA production, yet to be selected. Package prices are $45 per adult and $15 per child (age 10 and under).  Under this offer,  a typical family of four with two adults and two kids will realize a 36 percent savings off of regular admission prices.

“The Family Theatre Package is designed to provide an affordable alternative to productions geared specifically to families with children,” said Don Redman, V.P. of Marketing. “We understand that many young families face a lot of financial challenges  and we want to make live theatre more accessible to them, to foster love for and appreciation of the performing arts among younger audiences and to establish family traditions that include attending live theatre.”

The special discount  will expire after the last performance of Mary Poppins on Sept. 13.

The special subscription offer is on sale at the theatre during regular main stage performances and during the YATS productions during the summer.

‘The Full Monty’ Cast Vows to Go Full Monty

NOLA Southern Grill /SLT Partner for Ladies’ Night Special May 2

Taking a cue from the central characters in “The Full Monty,” Slidell Little Theatre director Scott Sauber promises his cast is going “all the way” to expose audiences to the naked truth behind financially tough times and the destructive power of fear and anxiety.

In this Americanized musical stage version of the1997 British film of the same name, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and job prospects, decide to perform a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives' enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. The group’s ringleader, Jerry, boldly declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" – an euphemism for going all the way. As they prepare for the show, working through their fears, self-consciousness, and anxieties, they overcome their inner demons and find strength in their camaraderie.

LADIES’ NIGHT – Female cast members of “The Full Monty”get into
Character during recent rehearsals at Slidell Little Theatre.
(Photo by Justin Redman)

Scott Sauber is making the same bold proclamation for the local production of “The Full Monty,” onstage May 1 through May 17.

“While there is an allure about the men going the full monty – and yes, they will be going the full monty – the show is about fighting your demons, and being proud of who you are,” Sauber said. “They are courageous and the crowd is going to cheer them on.”

Slidell Little Theatre is hosting a Ladies’ Night performance on Saturday, May 2, with a special $3 off discounted admission price; drawings for valuable prizes including boudoir photo sessions; door prizes; and beverage discounts. NOLA Southern Grill is partnering with Slidell Little Theatre to make the night even more entertaining with a pre-show VIP Buffet package at the restaurant from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for just $12 and special rates on adult beverages for those attending “The Full Monty” Ladies’ Night performance on May 2. Please make your reservations with NOLA by calling (985) 201-8200.

Regular performances are weekends May 1 – 17. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances are at 2 p.m.

The original film version was Rated-R by the Motion Picture Association of America. Slidell Little Theatre’s production of “The Full Monty” is intended strictly for adult audiences.

Admission is $22. Although not required, reservations are highly recommended, preferably online at www.SlidellLittleTheatre.org. Reservations can also be made by calling Box Office at (985) 641-0324.

Slidell Little Theatre is located at 2024 Nellie Drive, just one block over from the Fremaux Town Center.

A longtime ticket sponsor of Slidell Little Theatre, NOLA Southern Grill is located at 1375 Gause Blvd.

The Northshore’s premier community theatre since 1963, Slidell Little Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and involving members of the community in high quality theatrical productions. SLT is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.