The Curtain Closes (for now)

February 17, 2023

Running two shows at the same time is a first for us Goats. 

On Sunday, January 29th The Family Line closed its 3-month run, just as Roleplay was in the midst of its second performance.  We’ve spent these past two weeks striking both sets, putting props back in storage, sweeping the floors, and catching our breath.  And we want to THANK YOU. 

If you came out for either show or both, we thank you.
If you sent us supportive emails and comments, we thank you.
If you just watched from afar and enjoyed the view, we thank you. 
We could not do this work without our amazing community. 

Roleplay finished its eight-show run on February 5th for raucous Tulane crowds, and featured a remarkable ensemble of Tulane student actors. The cast brought to life the struggles and joys of campus life at this particular moment in time; examining sex, gender, consent, and anxiety in ways that were funny, sharp, and deeply relevant. We could not be more proud of this show, and these students.  

Meanwhile, The Family Line was the most successful show Goat in the Road has ever done, with rave reviews and dozens of sold-out nights (we sold out 95% of our houses). If you want to see some of those raves you can check them out here, here, or here.  More than that, the show felt like a succinct expression of where Goat in the Road stands, as a company, at this moment. It brought together a deeply thoughtful group of artists, it focused on an under-told piece of New Orleans history, and it (hopefully) did that in a way that was funny, dynamic, and magical. 

And we won’t stop here. Our ambition is to run this type of immersive work year-round in New Orleans, becoming a more permanent part of the cultural landscape. If you want to help bring that ambition to life, then reach out to us!  We need:

- Ideas for potential spaces
- Ideas for potential funding sources (private and public)
- General enthusiasm!

It’s been a thrilling year for us, with more to come. This spring we have a variety of events from our Play/Write and Goat in the Schools programs.  Here’s a little sneak peek:

--> Saturday, March 4th: ‘Goat in the Schools’ public performance.
--> Friday, March 17th: Goat in the Road’s BINGO NIGHT!
--> April 19th: Play/Write Showcase – St. Bernard edition
--> May 16th and 17th: Play/Write Showcase – Orleans edition

We can’t wait for the rest of this year. 
Have a wonderful Carnival, and see you on the other side!

Sincerely, 
Chris Kaminstein and Shannon Flaherty
(Co-Artistic Directors)