BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Couch New Orleans - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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:20260627T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T231248Z CREATED:20260621T231156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T231248Z UID:10001469-1782594000-1782597600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Roundhouse: Turn It Around With 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-roundhouse-turn-it-around-with-comedy/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roundhouse-3.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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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:20260708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260623T012720Z CREATED:20260623T012530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T012720Z UID:10001470-1783540800-1783546200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Nerd Night: A Comedic Study of Science 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/nerd-night-a-comedic-study-of-science-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nerd-Night-ASIH-July-8-2026-website.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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T153340Z CREATED:20260610T152756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T153340Z UID:10001460-1783711800-1783715400@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-2/ 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:20260711T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235723Z CREATED:20260515T235217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235723Z UID:10001441-1783787400-1783794600@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-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/Do-Scenes-Get-Notes-Web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T203000 DTSTAMP:20260621T231502Z CREATED:20260326T192147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T231502Z UID:10001360-1783798200-1783801800@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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:20260711T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260326T223712Z CREATED:20260326T223429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T223712Z UID:10001374-1783803600-1783807200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Cards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/cards-of-destiny-unscripted-comedy-competition-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/Cards-of-Destiny.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T004444Z CREATED:20260516T004304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T004444Z UID:10001457-1784052000-1784059200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Sketch Comedy Class 101: Comedy Writing Fundamentals 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-sketch-comedy-class-101-comedy-writing-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Improv-Sketch-Eventbrite-Covers-2025-Presentation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T234853Z CREATED:20260326T234450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T234853Z UID:10001391-1784145600-1784149200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/double-duos-improv-comedy-in-pairs-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/Double-Duos.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001633Z CREATED:20260516T001534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001633Z UID:10001452-1784224800-1784232000@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-8/ 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:20260716T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260327T000020Z CREATED:20260326T235618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T000020Z UID:10001396-1784232000-1784235600@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-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/Catalyst.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260327T001813Z CREATED:20260327T001524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T001813Z UID:10001401-1784322000-1784325600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Roundhouse: Turn It Around With 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-roundhouse-turn-it-around-with-comedy-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roundhouse-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235830Z CREATED:20260515T235222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235830Z UID:10001442-1784392200-1784399400@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-5/ 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:20260722T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T210000 DTSTAMP:20260327T003340Z CREATED:20260327T003013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T003340Z UID:10001407-1784750400-1784754000@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/scene-smash-improv-comedy-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/Scene-Smash.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001830Z CREATED:20260516T001041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001830Z UID:10001449-1784829600-1784836800@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-5/ 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:20260724T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T203000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004856Z CREATED:20260327T004526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004856Z UID:10001413-1784921400-1784925000@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/youre-invited-improv-comedy-6/ 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:20260724T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T223000 DTSTAMP:20260327T010046Z CREATED:20260327T005706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T010046Z UID:10001418-1784926800-1784932200@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-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/Match-Game.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T235942Z CREATED:20260515T235226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235942Z UID:10001443-1784997000-1785004200@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-6/ 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:20260730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001948Z CREATED:20260516T001055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001948Z UID:10001450-1785434400-1785441600@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-6/ 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:20260801T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T173000 DTSTAMP:20260516T003533Z CREATED:20260516T003037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T003533Z UID:10001453-1785594600-1785605400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Improv for Actors Session 1: Fundamentals 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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n \n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/improv-for-actors-session-1-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Improv-for-Actors-Series-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T193908Z CREATED:20260326T193510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193908Z UID:10001367-1785960000-1785963600@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-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/Up-Next-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T002043Z CREATED:20260516T001111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T002043Z UID:10001451-1786039200-1786046400@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 March 19\, 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 Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \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-7/ 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