Columbia Theatre introduces virtual talent competition
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
In accordance with the Stay-at-Home order put in place by Gov. John Bel Edwards, all non-essential businesses, including theatres, are closed to the public until further notice. Hammond’s own Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts has closed its doors, but it is still finding ways to keep the...
Inkslinger competition produces works of emerging playwrights
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
An annual competition at the university provides emerging playwright opportunities to see their work produced on stage. The 2020 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition challenges any playwright to submit their original scripts. Hosted by the university’s theatre program, the coordinators will be acceptin...
‘The Nutcracker’ returns to the Columbia
Hailey Bullock, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will be holding the annual showing of ‘The Nutcracker.’ The fantasy story will be performed by the Hammond Ballet Company on Dec. 13-14 at 7 p.m. James Winter, artistic director, describes the procedures the Columbia Theatre staff undergoes while preparing...
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Columbia Theatre
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Professional orchestra players are scheduled to perform in downtown Hammond this month. The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will be hosting a performance by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a New Orleans based ensemble and the only full time professional orchestra within the Gulf South...
Southeastern names Winter as artistic director of the Columbia Theatre
May 14, 2019
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University has named James Winter as artistic director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The appointment stems from the retirement of Southeastern Professor of Art History Roy Blackwood, who has served in that capacity since 2011. “My sincere thanks a...
Bring on the fright at ‘Hammond Horror Fest’
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
“Hammond Horror Fest” plans to scare attendees for its eighth year in a row. The two-day event will feature the “7 Frightening Phobias” play on Oct. 19 in the Pottle Auditorium from 8-10 p.m., and the Macabre Showcase will take place at Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. on Oct. 20 from 6-10 p.m. Associate...
Dracula: How the show goes on
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
Over 50 students and staff members collaborated to produce “Dracula” in the Vonnie Borden Theatre for Fanfare. The play was performed from Sept. 25-28 and was adapted for the stage and directed by James Winter, associate professor of acting and directing. Winter had his own spin on the English...
Theatre set to scare students
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
The university theatre program is preparing to present the first play of the season. “Dracula” will be performed in the Vonnie Borden Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 25 to Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. James “Jim” Winter, associate professor of acting and directing, is excited to produce a scary...
