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Spotlight: Feb. 23, 2023 with Shreveport Little Theatre

Host Kermit Poling speaks with director John Daniel, and actors Mary Flanders and Sean Chapman about Shreveport Little Theatre's new production of Over the River and Through the Woods, opening this weekend.

Over the River and Through the Woods, by Joe DiPietro and directed by John Daniel.

The comedy tells the story of single twenty-something Nick and his weekly Sunday dinners with both sets of his Italian American grandparents. When Nick breaks the news that he’s been offered his dream job in Seattle, the grandparents hatch a series of wacky schemes to keep him close to home.

The veteran cast includes Heath Lemme, Marcia Cassanova, Jeff Lowe, Mary Flanders, Sean Chapman, and Allison-Rebekah Miller.

The production crew includes director John Daniel, stage manager Alan Mathison, technical director Derek Shiplov, lighting designer Julie Edwards, sound designer and sound board operator Barry C. Butler, light board operator Amee Brinkley, and running crew and properties assistant Betty Joiner-Eddleman.

Over The River and Through the Woods is scheduled for February 23, 24, 25 and March 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. and February 26 and March 5 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students, and active military.

Tickets can be purchased online at shreveportlittletheatre.com and by calling or visiting SLT’s Box Office at 812 Margaret Place, noon – 4 p.m. weekdays, (318) 424-4439.