Povinelli is co-directing Before You with long-time collaborator Walter Brown, president and technical director of Acting Unlimited. Povinelli has been involved in local community theater for over five years as an actor, director, and set designer for the Evangeline Players, the Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL), and Acting Unlimited. This is his first public production of an original play. Povinelli has been writing fiction and poetry for over 35 years. from Yale University, he was named one of the "Top 20 Scientists to Watch in the Next 20 Years" by Discover Magazine and his work has been covered by major international media (including Time, Newsweek, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, the Economist, National Geographic, the London Times, CBS News, National Public Radio, BBC Radio, BBC Television, Japanese Public Television, and Spanish Public Television). Povinelli is a professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is one of the world's leading authorities on animal intelligence. The elusive solution is both simpler and more profound than he realizes.but will he recognize the answer when he sees it? Jason must rely on his perpetually underemployed best friend along with the woman who may hold the key to his future to help hom find the solution-which may not lie in the realm of mathematics. In increasingly surreal and menacing encounters, his boss, aided by a sexy colleague, tries to thwart his efforts to solve the equation. Tickets are $15.īefore You follows a single, thirty-something scientist named Jason, who is unhappy with his career and devises a "love equation" which he hopes will give him the key to a more fulfilling life. The show opens on Thursday, January 8th and runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (January 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24) at 7:30 pm at Cite Des Arts in downtown Lafayette. Dufilho.įamily and Friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 (33), has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.Acting Unlimited Inc., a local theater company founded in 1995 (which has produced over 40 stage productions), presents Before You, an original play, written and directed by Daniel Povinelli and co-directed by Walter Brown. She was preceded in death by parents, Houston Folks and Mary O. She is also survived by four grandchildren, David C. Marler of Opelousas, LA her brother, Joseph Kermit Folks of Youngsville, LA and her sisters, Norma F. Taylor of Opelousas, LA her daughter, Laura Taylor Marler and husband, David C. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Earl Taylor of Opelousas, LA her son, Johnny Lee Taylor and wife, Elizabeth R. She will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Lee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed working in her garden, flower arranging, helping and volunteering her time at the Opelousas Little Theatre and watching old westerns on tv. for Retarded Children Service Award, McDonald's Outstanding Service Award, City of Opelousas Service Award, Washington Garden Club Service Award, Paul Harris Fellow from the Opelousas Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award. She received many awards and achievements from the Opelousas Garden Club Woman of the Year, Jaycee Jane Presidential Award of Honor, Jaycee Jane of the Year, Louisiana Assn. for Retarded Children, Opelousas Chamber of Commerce and Christmas in April. She was a member of the Opelousas Garden Club, Opelousas Little Theatre, Louisiana Janes, Special Olympics, Girl Scouts of America, Opelousas Area Assn. Lee was very involved with her community and belonged to many civic organizations and clubs. It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Norma Lee Taylor, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Septemsurrounded by her loving family. Visitation will continue on Sunday at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home from 8:00 AM until the time of the service. Reverend Regina Hickman will conduct the service.Ī public viewing will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, in the Skip Montet Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Opelousas - Funeral services for Norma Lee Taylor (preferred name Lee) will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, Septemat the Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church in Opelousas.
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