Southeastern's Columbia Theatre presents Mummenschanz
Thursday, April 5, 2018 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS - Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Mummenschanz, a physical theatre group from Switzerland, on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. The group will present a series of sketches filled with fantastical creatures and human forms contorting inside bizarre costumes.
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing
Arts will present Mummenschanz, a physical theatre group from Switzerland, for one
live performance only on April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
According to Columbia Theatre/Fanfare Director Roy Blackwood, Mummenschanz, is
a production that is suitable for the entire family.
“Mummenschanz consists of performers whose techniques include acting, puppeteering,
expressive dance, and other forms of artistic chicanery,” he said. “The group will
present a series of sketches filled with fantastical creatures and human forms contorting
inside bizarre costumes.”
Tickets for the production range from $30 to $40 and are available at the Columbia
Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by phone at (985)
543-4371. Patrons may also get tickets online at www.columbiatheatre.org.
Special $15 Southeastern student tickets are also offered for this production.
Students must present their university ID at the box office.
All Southeastern faculty, retired faculty or university staff with ID may purchase
one ticket for “Mummenschanz” and receive one ticket at half price. Both tickets must
be purchased in the same transaction and for the same price at the Columbia box office.
Contact the box office at 985-543-4371 for more information.
