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Vatican
Lokey is a proud New Orleans actor and advocate for the New Orleans
Theatre Community. For the last 18 years, he has been creating an
impressive body of work in New Orleans in the realms of theatre, radio
& television, the convention entertainment industry, and now moving
into film.
Before arriving in the New Orleans area, Vatican was a respected figure
in the regional theatre circuit, touring throughout the Southern states
and the Eastern seaboard. In 1994, his original family musical Treehouse Players' RAPUNZEL was
commissioned by
President Clinton to be the flagship production of the Americorps
theatrical tour, with Vatican serving as a lead actor and
playwright. For the last 15 years, he has also been a member of
Porta-Puppet Players, New Orleans' premiere touring puppet theatre
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Vatican
opens in the New Orleans premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger September 19th at
Southern Repertory Theatre. He plays Dorian, a gifted musician
with some mental chemistry issues, part of a quartet that includes his
lover Elliot, played by Bob Edes.
Directed by Mark Routhier.
Call Southern Repertory Theatre
for tickets and times: (504) 522-6545
Vatican recently made his debut at Summer
Lyric Theatre as Paul in the hit Stephen Sondheim-George Furth classic Company opposite Trina Beck as
Amy. The production starred New Orleans-Broadway talents Kasey
Marino and Leslie Castay. Directed by B. Michael Howard, musical
direction by C. Leonard Raybon.
Vatican
is prominently featured in two new books about New Orleans
theatre history.
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THE
SOUL
OF THE CITY:
Le Petit
Theatre du Vieux Carre of New Orelans
by Dr. Rebecca Fletcher Hale
Published by Lagniappe Publishing
The new comprehensive history of this venerated New Orleans theatre,
adored by actors and theatre professionals across the world. Dr.
Rebecca Hale not only chronicles the history of what is arguably the
most influential theatre in the city's history, she illuminates the ups
and downs of this Orleanian treasure.
Vatican is honored to be mentioned in the author's thanks, alongside
some of the city's prominent theatre celebrities.
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JUST
WHO
IS STOCKER FONTELIEU ANYWAY?
The
Life an Times of a Gentleman of the Theatre
by Michael P. Cahill
Published by Michael P. Cahill
and Beefield Productions
The long-awaited biography of the legendary Stocker Fontelieu, one of
the most beloved and recognized theatrical figures for more than 5
decades in New Orleans. A celebrated director, actor, and theatre
administrator who guided Le Petit Theatre for 25 years and who helped
found The Bayou Dinner Theatre and the Jefferson Performing Arts
Society.
Vatican has worked with Stocker on four productions, and hopes for many
more!
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 New
Orleans actor Marc Fouchi and actor and theatre historian Michael
Cahill have created what is quickly becoming the
comprehensive website for all New Orleans theatre! Based on the
model perfected by the Internet Broadway Database, the Messrs. Fouchi
& Cahill have set out with the noble missions of promoting the
groth of our unique theatre community as well as preserving that
history for future generations.
To view Vatican's page, click on the logo above.
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