The best thing about New Orleans is that something's always going on for free...second lines, festivals, random acts of parading, political drama, etc.
The worst thing about New Orleans is that something's always going on for free...so if you are an artist trying to sell your stuff, your ideas, tickets to your play or dance performance...well....you gotta work that much harder.
Street theater is so ever-present we don't call it street theater. We call it the French Quarter.
Here's my editorial from yesterday's Times-Picayune, wherein I once again blame the wonders of the city for me not writing any new plays (though I am working on one FINALLY about...guess who...I hope to have a draft by next year's Joan of Arts Fete!)
http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2010/01/politics_parades_pigskin_--_it.html
About Me
- ST. JOAN KREWE
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- I have always wanted to do something related to Joan of Arc here in New Orleans. When I realized her birthday was on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6th (when we celebrate Twelfth Night), it seemed a perfect way to honor her and to kick off Mardi Gras! Joan of Arc represents so much to so many people and she deserves more attention in this town that is a sister city to Orleans, France! I hope the procession grows into a larger event eventually. For now, I'm just pleased to be finding other people in town who want to celebrate her while celebrating Twelfth Night!