The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre will host the 15th Annual Stella Yelling
Contest on Saturday, March 22 at 4pm at the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre on
Blaize Avenue. The popular annual event is sponsored by the Silver
Slipper Casino. The event has become one of the community’s favorite
traditions. Everyone in the community can attend the event and cheer on
the contestants!
The Stella Yelling Contest is free to the community. Contestants are not
limited to gender or age. All participants are welcome! Each contestant
should be prepared to give their best Stanley Kowalski “Stella” yell to the
Little Theatre’s Stella as she stands on the Theatre’s balcony. Stanley and
Stella are characters of the Tennessee Williams’ play “A Streetcar Named
Desire.”
The contestant fee is $15 in check or cash. Contestants must register on
site before 3:30pm on March 22nd.
In the ADULT DIVISION, first prize is $150 and a trophy, second prize is
$100, and third prize is $50. In the CHILDREN DIVISION (ages 12 and
under), first prize is $50 and a trophy, second prize is $35, and third prize
is $25.
The Little Theatre holds the contest every year as part of their Tennessee
Williams’ Tribute to celebrate Tennessee Williams’ birthday. The Bay St.
Louis Little Theatre has a connection with the Pulitzer Prize winning
playwright because the Theatre building was the primary set for the
Hollywood motion picture “This Property is Condemned” adapted from a
one-act play by Williams.
For more details call 228-467-9024 or visit www.bsllt.org.
Bay Saint Louis Little Theatre Announces Dates for ‘A Bench in the Sun’
The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre presents its next season show “A Bench in the Sun” by Ron Clark. The show will open on Friday, March 28, 2025. A comedy that takes place in a retirement home. The show has been performed all over the country since 2002. Mel Brooks commented “Very wise, very moving, but most of all, very funny.”
Burt and Harold, longtime friends, live in a retirement home and spend their days on a bench in the garden bickering. Then, a once famous actress moves in, giving them something new to argue over. Their relationships change and rearrange in funny and charming ways.
The cast includes Chris Flynn, Barry Newman, and Donna Mellott. The Production crew includes Michael Schultz as director, Christian Vontoure as assistant director, and Cheryl Grace as producer. Clayton Pennylegion will manage sounds and light. Allison Hess designed the set. Bonnie Cooper is the costume curator.
The show dates and times are March 28, 29, April 4, and 5 at 8pm. Sunday matinees are March 30 and April 6 at 2pm.
You can find your tickets here or call the Little Theatre for reservations at 228-467-9024.
Gulf Coast Comedy All Stars Live in Bay St. Louis
Join us for another installment of the Gulf Coast Comedy All-Stars on Friday April 12th!
Featuring four hilarious regional comedians – Carey B, Carin Chapman, Red Bean & Tee Ray Bergeron. The show begins at 8 pm and is for those 21 and older.
You can find your tickets here!
Comedy and Music with Luke Null
Luke Null began performing comedy the moment he picked up a guitar in Chicago. During his stay in the Windy City, he developed his signature musical comedy style, blending witty humor with catchy earworms. This unique approach garnered the attention of Lorne Michaels and earned him the chance to perform as a cast member on Saturday Night live. After a year in New York as a featured player on SNL, Luke moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv. He performs standup comedy at clubs and colleges across the country. In 2023, Luke released a live standup special entitled “Pretty Songs, Dirty Words” through 800 Pound Gorilla Records, now available on YouTube.
You can find your tickets here! Doors open at 5:30 and show begins at 6:30.
Live from the Little Theatre – BLUES NIGHT with Johnny Sansone and John Fohl
Our buddy JD Simo had to postpone his show with us for a later date, but the show must go on!
We called on the great Johnny Sansone to take his place. Johnny has been playing the BLUES for decades in NOLA and beyond representing Louisiana’s rich musical culture. Sansone plays the guitar, accordion, and he is considered one of the best Harmonica players on earth.
He has enlisted the great Louisiana guitar hero John Fohl to join him for this special show & we haven’t forgotten about our good friends Stud Ford & Will Coppage from the Mississippi Delta to kick things off.. this duo will knock your socks off with their take on traditional Delta Blues classics and their modern way of incorporating hip hop beats, rhymes, and repetition into the Blues tradition. Stud Ford has been playing drums since he was 6 years old, backing up his grandfather – the legendary T-Model Ford joins us for this incredible evening of regional music and culture! Both bands will be doing full sets!
Doors at 6, music starts at 7:30.
BBQ will be available for purchase from That Boy Good BBQ Bay St. Louis ☆ so come HUNGRY!
Tickets are $25 in advance & $30 at the door.
This show is brought to you by Good Earth Records.
You can find your tickets here!
Bay Saint Louis Little Theatre Announces
78th Season of Shows
The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre announces its 78th Season of Shows. It is another fantastic season of shows for the community. The Theatre Guild reviews shows for nine months and submits its final choices to the Theatre Board of Directors for final approval. The diligent performance of the Guil continues the success of the Little Theatre.
The season opener is a reprisal of the 2007 production of “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin. This show was a sellout for each production when it was being performed at the Ground Zero Museum before the new Little Theatre was rebuilt. The story tells about the defense of two young Marines who are charged with the killing of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. Was the killing a result of an order by a commanding officer? The famous quote “You can’t handle the truth!” originated from this play. Show dates are September 27, 28, 29, October 4, 5, 6.
The Christmas season means light hearted humor. “The Carol Burnett Show” will bring the joy of the holiday season by adapting the hilarious comedy skits sure to put the audience in the holiday spirit. Show dates are December 6, 7, 8.
The second season show is “Agnes of God” which was a hit Broadway show and hit movie. A re-examination of the meaning of faith and the power of love leading to a dramatic, compelling climax. “Riveting, powerful, electrifying drama……the dialogue crackles.” – NewYork Daily Times.
The 15th Annual Stella Yelling Contest called “the perfect community event” is scheduled for March 22.
Then the Little Theatre presents a light-hearted comedy “A Bench in the Sun” by Ron Clark. A story about two longtime friends who live in a retirement home and spend their days on a bench in the garden bickering. A once famous actress has just moved in, giving them something new to argue over. It is rich with one-liners. “Many laugh out loud moments…” – New York Times. Show dates are March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 5, 6.
The final show of the season is “The Mousetrap”, a murder mystery by iconic author Agathe Christie. It opened in London’s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 2020. It is truly a testimony to a great play. A who-done-it about seven strangers staying in a countryside guest house. Which one is the killer? Who will be next? For seventy years, this show has kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Show dates are June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29.
As an added announcement, the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre is proud to announce the season opener for the following 2025 – 2026 “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
For season tickets go to www.bsllt.org or call 228-467-9024.