The stage was ready for Le Petit Théâtre’s Curtain Call Ball on Sept. 5 when supporters gathered in the theater and Tableau to raise funds and celebrate this beloved institution founded in 1916.
Tableau not only was the place to start the festivities, it was where the night’s signature cocktail was served, as was the night’s cuisine.
The entertainment and live auction took place in the adjacent theater. Mark Romig was the auctioneer helping keep bids high for lots such as “Walking to New Orleans” staycation package; the “Dinner with Friends” onstage dinner package; and the “Luck be a Lady” walk-on role in “Guys and Dolls.” In addition, there were six silent auction items.
The entertainment included performances by Keith Claverie, Leslie Claverie, Patrick Cragin, Donald Jones-Bordenave, Queen Shereen Macklin and Josie Oliva with piano accompaniment by Frank von Hoven and violinist Noah Hazzard. There were also performances by the theater’s Young Conservatory students from the summer production of “Slowpoke! The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare” featuring Asiiya Ledet Gilleylen-Amire, Jacob Parsons and Caroline Womack.
While the event raised overall funds for Le Petit Theatre, some of the paddle raise donations went towards its Young Conservatory and Workforce Development student education programs; its student matinee performances; and towards design aspects of the 2025-26 season’s shows.
Fun Fact: In addition to the performances by the Young Conservatory students, a highlight of the evening was the closing song, “One Play More,” based on “One Day More” from “Les Miserables,” customized with many of the event’s top sponsors.
