From April 6 - 28, Running With Scissors will entertain New Orleans' theatre lovers with Charles Ludlam's Camille! Taking the drama of Dumas' 1852 original and his own late-20th century camp sensibility, Ludlam created an hysterical, poignant, and completely original work of art that has had audiences rolling in the aisles for nearly 30 years.

Camille tells the story of Marguerite Gautier, Lady of the Camellias--a hooker with a heart of gold. One day, Camille meets a dashing young man who offers to carry her away from the debauchery and frivolity of the Parisian demimonde. Smitten, she accepts his offer, but complications ensue, leading up to an ending that evokes laughter, tears, and standing ovations.

Camille will play at 8:00pm every Friday and Saturday in April at the new A.R.K. Theatre, 511 Marigny Street, at the corner of Marigny and Decatur Streets, one block below Elysian Fields. Admission is $12- $15, sliding scale. The cast list includes:

Baron de Varville / Duval Sr.: Jim Jeske
Nanine: Bob Edes, Jr.
Marguerite Gautier: Flynn De Marco
Nichette Fondue: Veronica Oliver
Olympe de Taverné: Allyson Garro
Saint Gaudens: Kim Collins
Prudence Duvernoy: Dorian Rush
Armand Duval: Peter Callahan

For tickets or more information, please call 504 944 0771!