Les Attakapas by Le Theatre 'Cadien, Part 1 (1988)
En Français
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Performance
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1988-11-20
Duration: 00:50:33
Subjects: French language | Le Theatre 'Cadien | Theater
Contributors:
- Fontenot, James Writer
- Francis, Brenda B. Performer
- Wiltz, Herbert J. Performer
- Richard, Emilie Performer
- Amelinckx, Frans Performer
- LeBlanc, Jane Performer
- Toups, Marjorie Performer
- Mounier, Brenda Performer
- Henriel, Cecile Performer
- Amelinckx, Alain Performer
- Fowler, Ken Producer
Description
This episode of the series “En Francais” from November 20, 1988, features the first part of a presentation of Le Theatre ‘Cadien’s production of “Les Attakapas” by James Fontenot. The story explores the impact of the Civil War on the French-speaking people of south Louisiana. Le Theatre Cadien is a local theater group in Lafayette, Louisiana, that produces and performs plays in the Cajun French dialect.