BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Couch New Orleans - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Big Couch New Orleans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigcouchnola.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Big Couch New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T001034Z CREATED:20260423T000252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T001034Z UID:10001430-1780774200-1780781400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Pallas Players Theatre Company presents "Hurricane Diane" DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/pallas-players-theatre-company-presents-hurricane-diane-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PPhuricaneDiane-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T002210Z CREATED:20260423T000347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T002210Z UID:10001431-1780840800-1780840800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Pallas Players Theatre Company presents "Hurricane Diane" DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/pallas-players-theatre-company-presents-hurricane-diane-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PPhuricaneDiane-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T234111Z CREATED:20260515T234001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T234111Z UID:10001436-1781121600-1781125200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Open Door Policy: Improv Comedy by Us with You DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/open-door-policy-improv-comedy-by-us-with-you-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Open-Door-Policy-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T151934Z CREATED:20260610T151645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T151934Z UID:10001458-1781208000-1781211600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Showcase: Unscripted DRAMA by Newly Trained Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/showcase-unscripted-drama-by-newly-trained-improvisers/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Showcase-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T153253Z CREATED:20260610T152724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T153253Z UID:10001459-1781292600-1781296200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Interstate Improv Comedy from Baton Rouge to New Orleans DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/interstate-improv-comedy-from-baton-rouge-to-new-orleans/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Catalyst-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T223000 DTSTAMP:20260610T171920Z CREATED:20260610T154532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171920Z UID:10001465-1781298000-1781303400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Gang's All Queer Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-gangs-all-queer-improv-comedy/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TGAQ-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260326T190045Z CREATED:20260326T185417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190045Z UID:10001353-1781355600-1781359200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-19/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235334Z CREATED:20260515T235208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235334Z UID:10001438-1781368200-1781375400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Do Scenes\, Get Notes: Improv Comedy Coaching DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/do-scenes-get-notes-improv-comedy-coaching/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Do-Scenes-Get-Notes-Web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T155620Z CREATED:20260610T155523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T155620Z UID:10001466-1781640000-1781643600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/showcase-unscripted-comedy-by-newly-trained-improvisers-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Showcase.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001200Z CREATED:20260516T000949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001200Z UID:10001445-1781805600-1781812800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/games-for-good-mahjong-night-at-big-couch/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Games-for-Good-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T235918Z CREATED:20260326T235552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T235918Z UID:10001395-1781812800-1781816400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Catalyst: Fast-Paced Improv Comedy from a Spark DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/catalyst-fast-paced-improv-comedy-from-a-spark-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Catalyst.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260326T190233Z CREATED:20260326T183646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190233Z UID:10001346-1781960400-1781964000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-12/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235530Z CREATED:20260515T235212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235530Z UID:10001439-1781973000-1781980200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Do Scenes\, Get Notes: Improv Comedy Coaching DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/do-scenes-get-notes-improv-comedy-coaching-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Do-Scenes-Get-Notes-Web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260326T192355Z CREATED:20260326T192151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192355Z UID:10001361-1781983800-1781987400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-16/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T220000 DTSTAMP:20260610T161217Z CREATED:20260610T161028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T161217Z UID:10001467-1782158400-1782165600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Fat Squirrel Presents The Greenhouse DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/fat-squirrel-presents-the-greenhouse/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Greenhouse-Fat-Squirrel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260327T003240Z CREATED:20260327T003009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T003240Z UID:10001406-1782331200-1782334800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Scene Smash Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/scene-smash-improv-comedy-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scene-Smash.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T234331Z CREATED:20260515T234007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T234331Z UID:10001437-1782331200-1782334800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:WRYAT presents Wait Wait...Don't Stab Me! Comedy Game Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/wryat-presents-wait-wait-dont-stab-me-comedy-game-show/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wait-Wait-Dont-Stab-Me-Eventbrite-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001328Z CREATED:20260516T001000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001328Z UID:10001446-1782410400-1782417600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/games-for-good-mahjong-night-at-big-couch-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Games-for-Good-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004813Z CREATED:20260327T004518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004813Z UID:10001412-1782502200-1782505800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:You're Invited Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/youre-invited-improv-comedy-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Youre-Invited.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T223000 DTSTAMP:20260327T005956Z CREATED:20260327T005647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005956Z UID:10001417-1782507600-1782513000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Match Game: Improv Comedy Meets Game Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/match-game-improv-comedy-meets-game-show-6/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Match-Game.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260326T192807Z CREATED:20260326T192700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192807Z UID:10001363-1782565200-1782568800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-20/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235623Z CREATED:20260515T235215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235623Z UID:10001440-1782577800-1782585000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Do Scenes\, Get Notes: Improv Comedy Coaching DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/do-scenes-get-notes-improv-comedy-coaching-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Do-Scenes-Get-Notes-Web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T203000 DTSTAMP:20260326T192457Z CREATED:20260326T192154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192457Z UID:10001362-1782588600-1782592200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-17/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T161649Z CREATED:20260610T161559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T161649Z UID:10001468-1782673200-1782680400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Third Lantern Lit presents The Fiction Sessions Southern Gothic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/third-lantern-lit-presents-the-fiction-sessions-southern-gothic/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Southern-Gothic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T193800Z CREATED:20260326T193444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193800Z UID:10001366-1782936000-1782939600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/up-next-a-night-of-rising-improv-stars-6/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Up-Next-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001426Z CREATED:20260516T001009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001426Z UID:10001447-1783015200-1783022400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/games-for-good-mahjong-night-at-big-couch-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Games-for-Good-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T203000 DTSTAMP:20260326T181910Z CREATED:20260326T181414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181910Z UID:10001338-1783107000-1783110600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Spicy Bits: Hot Sauce + Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/spicy-bits-hot-sauce-improv-comedy-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Spicy-Bits.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T220000 DTSTAMP:20260326T183054Z CREATED:20260326T182703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183054Z UID:10001342-1783112400-1783116000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Discourse: A Live Comedy Debate Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/discourse-a-live-comedy-debate-show-7/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Discourse-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T203000 DTSTAMP:20260612T190826Z CREATED:20260326T192147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T190826Z UID:10001360-1783193400-1783197000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-15/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001526Z CREATED:20260516T001023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001526Z UID:10001448-1783620000-1783627200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play by Tennessee Williams set in the vibrant but gritty New Orleans home of Stella and Stanley Kowalski\, whose marriage is thrown into crisis by the arrival of Stella’s sister Blanche DuBois. The play is a raw\, tension-filled portrait of the collision between two very different worlds. Directed by Hanna Hall and Jaclyn Bethany and presented by Irene Collective in association with BKE Productions\, the full company includes Lauren Guglielmello\, Patrick Nicks\, Jaclyn Bethany\, Justin Davis*\, Amy Le\, KC Simms\, Gil Angelo Anfone\, Malik Eli\, Vanessa Curtis\, Todd Voltz and Hanna Hall. *Appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors in the United States. This production is supported by a grant from Randy Fertel and the Fertel Foundation\, Producer Hunter McHugh\, the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA)\, BKE Productions\, Co-Producer Robert Hughes\, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Association\, Threadhead Cultural Foundation\, Associate Producers Anne Ravert and Ruth Koffman and takes place as part of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Performance dates and times: 3/19 (Preview)\, 3/20 (Opening)\, 3/21\, 3/22 all at 7:30 PM\, 3/25\, 3/26\, 3/28\, 3/29* all at 7:30\, *added 1 PM matinee\, 3/31 at 7:30\, 4/1 at 7:30\, 4/2 at 7:30\, 4/3 at 7:30. Audience suggested arrival 15-30 mins prior to curtain. The production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. Street parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. Recommended for 16+. Content Warning: A Streetcar Named Desire portrays sensitive topics including substance abuse and domestic violence and includes references to sexual assault and suicide. It includes some mature language\, scenes of mental distress\, depictions of sexuality and pregnancy. Image by Craig Mulcahy A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n purchase tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/games-for-good-mahjong-night-at-big-couch-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Games-for-Good-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR