BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Couch New Orleans - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T225258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T225459Z UID:10001378-1776103200-1776110400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer\n April 13\, 2026\n |\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm\n \nVeronica Varlow learned about supernatural magick growing up at the feet of her Grandma Helen’s three-legged tarot table. Her Grandma passed down the stories of her Czech-Romani ancestors and Veronica shared those secrets in her best-selling book\, Bohemian Magick: Witchcraft and Secret Spells to Electrify Your Life. Veronica got her first major book deal with HarperCollins by doing spells and working with a supportive\, positive coven. \nWhen a spell is successful\, it’s important to make an offering back to the community\, and Veronica wants to make an offering to the Third Lantern Lit community to share her secret writing rituals and spells to help boost other writers to achieve their dreams with the support of supernatural tips! \nIn this workshop\, Veronica will teach you to use artful spells and practical rituals to: \n\nBanish writer’s block.\nElectrify your writing with some inspiration from the Beloved Dead.\nSummon your full wild powers as a creative writer and magnetize the best opportunities to you.\n\n learn more\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/third-lantern-lit-summoning-the-supernatural-story-of-you-as-a-writer/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TLL-April-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260221T030524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T030626Z UID:10001332-1776022200-1776029400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Coaches’ Improv Comedy Tournament\n April 12\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n9:30 pm\n \nThe coaches are in charge\, and things are about to get interesting. \nBig Couch’s first-ever Coaches’ Improv Tournament is here! Eight of our favorite improvisers from our faculty and Big Big Show cast have volunteered to coach brand-new troupes\, put them through their paces\, and then send them out to compete in front of you. \nTwo nights. Multiple teams. One championship. And a live audience that gets to help decide who wins. \nEach team gets 12 to 14 minutes to perform their best long-form improv. Think quick wits\, bold choices\, and characters you won’t see coming. Judges will be scoring the sets\, and the audience plays a role in crowning the champion. \nWatching freshly-formed improv teams compete under pressure\, coached by some of New Orleans’ best improvisers\, is an absolute blast. The stakes are high\, the laughs are guaranteed\, and you’ll be part of deciding who takes home eternal glory. \nBoth shows are approximately two hours with an intermission. \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers \n\n\n \n Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/coaches-improv-comedy-tournament-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Coaches-Improv-Tournament-Presentation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T231127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T231340Z UID:10001382-1775991600-1775998800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv Class 201: Crafting Characters - 8 weeks DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Start of Improv Class 201: Crafting Characters – 8 weeks\n April 12\, 2026\n |\n11:00 am\n –\n1:00 pm\n \nLearn the components of improvising characters over 8 weeks \nWhen improvising\, characters help filter ideas\, emotions\, and actions to move through a scene. This goes beyond looks or accents to motivation – their wants\, needs\, and perspectives. Characters in scenes build a unique world through their eyes\, and this course will support you in utilizing traits\, physicality\, emotions\, relationships\, and specificity. \nImprov 201 is open to anyone that has had previous improv experience. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Wednesdays (April 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 and May 6\, 13\, 20\, & 27) from 6 to 8 pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 4. \nA registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, and scholarships are available to those who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well for those whom English is their second language. To inquire about scholarship opportunities\, please email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. \n register here\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Gett'n Rowdy – Improv Comedy Freestyle \n\n\n \n Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-class-201-crafting-characters-8-weeks-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T230553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T230648Z UID:10001380-1775941200-1775944800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Gett'n Rowdy - Improv Comedy Freestyle DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Gett’n Rowdy – Improv Comedy Freestyle\n April 11\, 2026\n |\n9:00 pm\n –\n10:00 pm\n \nNebraska vs Louisiana comedians battle in rap roasts\, wild games & unscripted chaos\, where the crowd isn’t just watching\, they’re deciding. \nStraight from The Backline Theater in Omaha\, Gett’n Rowdy features comedians rapping roasts\, games\, and all things unscripted. Be right there in their faces with them as performers from Nebraska and Louisiana take each other on. As more than spectators\, the audience is an integral part of the show\, reacting to each line dropped\, and ultimately deciding the winner of each round. \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling \n\n\n \n Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/gettn-rowdy-improv-comedy-freestyle/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Gettn-Rowdy-Eventbrite-e1774566344889.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260221T031001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T031105Z UID:10001333-1775935800-1775939400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling\n April 11\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n8:30 pm\n \nTrue Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. The Big Big Show turns New Orleans tales into unpredictable\, unforgettable comedy. \nEvery Saturday night at Big Couch\, The Big Big Show brings together real stories and top-tier improv comedy. Each show incorporates with a true tales from a local guests — an artist\, bartender\, musician\, teacher\, business owner\, your eccentric neighbor. Inspired by that story’s heart\, humor\, and chaos\, our cast of fearlessly funny improvisers turns truth into hilarity\, crafting scenes that are unpredictable and unforgettable. \nYes\, this is a weekly show. But\, every show features a new storyteller\, a new cast\, and\, therefore\, totally new reasons to laugh! \nRooted in improv and infused with the rhythm and personality of New Orleans\, this is a show that celebrates the city’s collective voice — one story and one scene at a time. \nCheck our social media for this week’s guest! \nBig Couch is a BYOB venue\, so free to stop at your favorite neighborhood bar or store for your drinks. We have concessions with soft drinks and snacks and plenty of room to lounge and chat. \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers \n\n\n \n Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-8/ 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:20260411T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T230127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T230226Z UID:10001379-1775917800-1775925000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Rhyming Games & Techniques Improv Comedy Workshop DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Rhyming Games & Techniques Improv Comedy Workshop\n April 11\, 2026\n |\n2:30 pm\n –\n4:30 pm\n \nLevel up your improv rhyming skills! Learn games\, techniques & how to get big laughs on the spot. All levels welcome. 2-hour workshop. \nLearn fun rhyming games designed to sharpen your skills\, along with techniques and perspectives to help you find what works best for you. In this 2-hour workshop\, you’ll build confidence making up rhymes on the spot and learn how to use them to get big laughs and support your scenes. \nWhether you have experience with freestyle rap or musical improv\, or just love playing improv games and want to get better at rhyming in the moment\, this workshop is for you. \nWe’ll also be selecting a handful of participants to join us in Gett’n Rowdy at Big Couch later that night. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: \nDylan Rohde is an Alum of UCB and iO\, and the Founder of The Backline Comedy Theatre and Omaha Comedy Fest\, as well as shows like Cards of Destiny and Gett’n Rowdy. He’s learned freestyling techniques from members of Wild N Out\, Shamilton\, North Coast\, Acaprov\, and Mixtape. His freestyling shows Gett’n Rowdy\, Once Upon a Rhyme\, and Zip-Zopera the Improvised Hip-Hopera have performed in a number of comedy festivals and venues and he views the goal of teaching as making the content as easy to understand and implement as possible. \n register here\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers \n\n\n \n The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/rhyming-games-techniques-improv-comedy-workshop/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Eventbrite-4-e1774566030814.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260215T220254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T220357Z UID:10001313-1775912400-1775916000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers\n April 11\, 2026\n |\n1:00 pm\n –\n2:00 pm\n \nJoin other comedic improvisers of all levels for a fun set of scenes. \nJust because improv is unscripted\, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills\, learn new ones\, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing your ability and observing others use theirs. \nImprov Jams consist of one-hour sessions on Saturdays from 1 pm to 2 pm at Big Couch – 1045 Desire St. \nAll jams are free\, and registration is recommended. \nWe strongly encourage participation; however\, those curious about improv that just want to observe are welcome to do so! \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-11/ 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:20260410T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260221T031413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T223031Z UID:10001334-1775854800-1775858400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Cards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nCards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition\nApril 11\, 2026\n|\n9:00 pm\n–\n10:00 pm\n \nWe’ve gathered up some incredibly talented improvisers to test their abilities by chance\, and you get to decide the Ultimate Fool! \nTarot cards become comedy challenges\, and improvisers draw their task at random to discover their daring destiny. Whatever the card says they do\, they have to do! And\, the audience chooses who continues on to the next round based upon their performance. It’s surprising\, suspenseful\, and totally unscripted! \nCredit for this show concept goes to Dylan Rohde of Backline Comedy Theater in Omaha\, and we’re elated to continue this tradition in New Orleans! \nget tickets online or at the door\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\nBig Couch \n1045 Desire Street \nNew Orleans\,\nLA\n70117\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nThe Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling \n\nCoaches’ Improv Comedy Tournament URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/cards-of-destiny-unscripted-comedy-competition-4/ 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:20260410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260221T023539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T023645Z UID:10001328-1775849400-1775853000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Interstate Improv featuring Something Else from BoomerAng DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Interstate Improv featuring Something Else from BoomerAng\n April 10\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n8:30 pm\n \nBR meets NOLA for a night of unscripted laughs. 100% made up\, 100% Louisiana 100% fun! \nLouisiana’s two greatest cities are connected by 80 miles of Interstate 10\, and now they’re connected by one amazingly unscripted comedy show. \nInterstate brings the best improvisers from Baton Rouge’s BoomerAng Theater to New Orleans’ Big Couch for a night of completely charming\, chaotic\, and created in the moment comedy. \nApril’s featured Baton Rouge Team is Something Else performing the classic Harold form. Find them on Instagram at @somethingelseimprov. \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/interstate-improv-featuring-something-else-from-boomerang/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Catalyst-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260221T030147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T030250Z UID:10001331-1775763000-1775770200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Coaches’ Improv Comedy Tournament\n April 9\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n9:30 pm\n \nThe coaches are in charge\, and things are about to get interesting. \nBig Couch’s first-ever Coaches’ Improv Tournament is here! Eight of our favorite improvisers from our faculty and Big Big Show cast have volunteered to coach brand-new troupes\, put them through their paces\, and then send them out to compete in front of you. \nTwo nights. Multiple teams. One championship. And a live audience that gets to help decide who wins. \nEach team gets 12 to 14 minutes to perform their best long-form improv. Think quick wits\, bold choices\, and characters you won’t see coming. Judges will be scoring the sets\, and the audience plays a role in crowning the champion. \nWatching freshly-formed improv teams compete under pressure\, coached by some of New Orleans’ best improvisers\, is an absolute blast. The stakes are high\, the laughs are guaranteed\, and you’ll be part of deciding who takes home eternal glory. \nBoth shows are approximately two hours with an intermission. \n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n The Lottery: The Improv Comedy Show Where You Take the stage \n\n\n \n Interstate Improv featuring Something Else from BoomerAng URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/coaches-improv-comedy-tournament/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Coaches-Improv-Tournament-Presentation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T231952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T232147Z UID:10001384-1775757600-1775766600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv 101 Course - Free Fundamentals - 4 weeks DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nStart of Improv 101 Course – Free Fundamentals – 4 weeks\nMarch 26\, 2026\n|\n6:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm\n \nLearn the fundamentals of improv for any endeavor over 4 weeks. \nWe think improv is an awesome foundation for connecting with others and the world\, and we want to share that with folks all over the New Orleans area. Just like a college course\, Improv 101 provides the basic concepts of a subject so that you can build upon it. Your participation in this four-week session will allow you to enhance your listening ability\, apply the concept of “yes\, and\,” gain confidence in communicating with others\, and learn how to start\, continue\, and edit improv scenes. Did you notice how that list includes competencies beyond the stage? It’s true! Improv can be helpful in anything you do. So\, whether you plan on performing or just want to laugh while you build a new skill\, you’ll find the fun here. \nImprov 101 consists of four two-hour classes on Thursdays (April 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30) from 6 to 8 pm at our Big Couch Location – 1045 Desire Street. All four sessions are free\, and registration is required so that we can keep classes small enough for everyone to get the attention and opportunity they deserve. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, May 7 at 8:00 pm \nWant to know about your instructors? Visit our website – https://bigcouchnola.com/our-team/. \nregister here\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\nBig Couch \n1045 Desire Street \nNew Orleans\,\nLA\n70117\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nA Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\nA Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-101-course-free-fundamentals-4-weeks/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T224210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T224306Z UID:10001376-1775678400-1775683800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Comrades of Comedy: Improv & Standup Benefit for New Orleans DSA DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Comrades of Comedy: Improv & Standup Benefit for New Orleans DSA\n April 8\, 2026\n |\n8:00 pm\n –\n9:30 pm\n \n An evening of improv & standup benefitting the New Orleans DSA chapter.\nAn evening of improv & standup benefitting the New Orleans DSA chapter. New Orleans DSA is a member run\, member funded political organization fighting for a just and equitable city with over 500 dues paying members. For more information\, visit https://dsaneworleans.org/\n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/comrades-of-comedy-improv-standup-benefit-for-new-orleans-dsa/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Comrads-Presentation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T231547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T231649Z UID:10001383-1775671200-1775678400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv Class 401: Forms Focus DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Start of Improv Class 401: Forms Focus\n April 8\, 2026\n |\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm\n \nApply your improv knowledge to three major form types in further exploration of this artform \nHow can you use your improv knowledge to embellish stories and explore themes in a full performance? Forms can help! Learning more about them allows you to employ structural guidelines to string scenes together in a longer show. This course will teach you the basics of three forms – Armando\, Close Quarters\, & Monoscene. You can use them to find your own improv style and structure. W e’ll spend two weeks on each form\, so you’ll be able to understand their unique characteristics. You’ll also develop your ability to support your scene partners and use devices to further scene premise\, narrative\, and game. \nImprov 401 is open to anyone that has had at least three levels of improv classes. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Wednesdays (April 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 and May 6\, 13\, 20\, & 27) from 6 pm to 8 pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 4 at 8pm. \nA registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, and scholarships are available to those who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well for those whom English is their second language. To inquire about scholarship opportunities\, please email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. \n register here\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n Comrades of Comedy: Improv & Standup Benefit for New Orleans DSA URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-class-401-forms-focus/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T231051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T231220Z UID:10001381-1775671200-1775678400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv Class 201: Crafting Characters - 8 weeks DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Start of Improv Class 201: Crafting Characters – 8 weeks\n April 8\, 2026\n |\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm\n \nLearn the components of improvising characters over 8 weeks \nWhen improvising\, characters help filter ideas\, emotions\, and actions to move through a scene. This goes beyond looks or accents to motivation – their wants\, needs\, and perspectives. Characters in scenes build a unique world through their eyes\, and this course will support you in utilizing traits\, physicality\, emotions\, relationships\, and specificity. \nImprov 201 is open to anyone that has had previous improv experience. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Wednesdays (April 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 and May 6\, 13\, 20\, & 27) from 6 to 8 pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 4. \nA registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, and scholarships are available to those who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well for those whom English is their second language. To inquire about scholarship opportunities\, please email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. \n register here\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n Comrades of Comedy: Improv & Standup Benefit for New Orleans DSA URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-class-201-crafting-characters-8-weeks/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260215T215120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T135650Z UID:10001311-1775592000-1775595600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nShowcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers\nMarch 23\, 2026\n|\n8:00 pm\n–\n9:00 pm\n\nPrepare for an evening that’s beyond ordinary comedy! Join us as a group of newly trained improv stars take the Big Couch stage for a show unlike any you’ve seen before. These brave comedians are ready to launch into a universe of spontaneous laughs\, unpredictable characters\, and creative chaos.\nExploring the expanse of their imagination with their recently acquired skills\, Showcase performers will take you on a thrilling\, unexpected adventure to make you beam with pride and burst with laughter. Plus\, you’ll be supporting local\, emerging talent and encouraging them to continue their improv journey.\nget tickets online or at the door\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n  \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\nBig Couch \n1045 Desire StreetNew Orleans\,\nLA\n70117\nUnited States \n\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nFree Comedy Jam for Improvisers \n\nFree Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/showcase-unscripted-comedy-by-newly-trained-improvisers-8/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Showcase.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260405T230950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T231143Z UID:10001425-1775584800-1775592000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Third Lantern Lit presents On Haunted Ground: Writing the Southern Gothic DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nThird Lantern Lit presents On Haunted Ground: Writing the Southern Gothic\nApril 7\, 2026\n|\n6:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nThe Southern Gothic is a genre that draws its inspiration from the shadowed parts of the American South\, where folklore\, superstition\, buried histories\, and complex social hierarchies shape the ground beneath our feet. Its motifs center the weight of violence and the grotesque\, and in its stories the past is never past; it lingers\, shaping the present in unsettling ways. \nPresented by Third Lantern Lit\, this generative workshop explores the rich tradition of Southern Gothic storytelling\, where place\, landscape\, memory\, and the supernatural intertwine. Through guided prompts and short exercises\, participants will begin developing their own stories\, with an emphasis on atmosphere and haunting. By the end of the session\, writers will leave with the start of a new piece and practical tools to keep building beyond the workshop. \nThis event is free and open to the community. No RSVP required. \nmore information\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\nBig Couch \n1045 Desire Street \nNew Orleans\,\nLA\n70117\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nStart of Improv 301 Course: Inside the Scene – 8 weeks \n\nShowcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/third-lantern-lit-presents-on-haunted-ground-writing-the-southern-gothic/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TLL-April.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T224729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T224831Z UID:10001377-1775498400-1775505600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv 301 Course: Inside the Scene - 8 weeks DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Start of Improv 301 Course: Inside the Scene – 8 weeks\n April 6\, 2026\n |\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm\n \nLearn how to use scene devices and elevate scene support in improvised comedy over 8 weeks. \nIf you’ve ever wondered how improvisers make their performances look like they are scripted\, then you’ll want to take a deeper dive into scenework. From inside the scene\, you can make choices that take you off in one direction or other choices to head off in another. This course will help you identify and play through the game of a scene\, establish and follow patterns\, understand scene types\, and use devices. You’ll also elevate your ability to support your scene partners and scene premises and how to ask for and use audience suggestions. All of this will take your ability to co-create in the moment to the next level. \nImprov 301 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv classes. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Mondays (April 6\, 13\, 20\, & 27 and May 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25) from 6 to 8 pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location – 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 4 at 8pm. \nA registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, and scholarships are available to those who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well for those whom English is their second language. To inquire about scholarship opportunities\, please email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. \n register here\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-301-course-inside-the-scene-8-weeks/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260326T175920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180053Z UID:10001335-1775331000-1775341800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n April 4\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\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.\nDirected 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.\nThis 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.\nPerformance 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.\nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission.\nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating.\nRecommended for 16+.\nContent 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.\nImage by Craig Mulcahy\nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee.\nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc.\n get tickets online or at the door\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-15/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T195608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T200000Z UID:10001327-1775244600-1775255400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nA Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\nApril 4\, 2026\n|\n7:30 pm\n–\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \npurchase tickets\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\nBig Couch \n1045 Desire Street \nNew Orleans\,\nLA\n70117\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nA Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\nFree Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-14/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195401Z UID:10001326-1775158200-1775169000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n April 2\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-13/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T194918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195017Z UID:10001325-1775071800-1775082600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n April 1\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-12/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194718Z UID:10001324-1774985400-1774996200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 31\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-11/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T194117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194237Z UID:10001323-1774812600-1774823400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 29\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-10/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T192900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193028Z UID:10001322-1774789200-1774800000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 29\, 2026\n |\n1:00 pm\n –\n4:00 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-9/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T192034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T192135Z UID:10001321-1774726200-1774737000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 28\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-8/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T191743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T191851Z UID:10001320-1774639800-1774650600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 27\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-7/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T191214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T191334Z UID:10001319-1774553400-1774564200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 26\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-6/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T190815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190935Z UID:10001318-1774467000-1774477800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 25\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers \n\n\n \n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T190016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190225Z UID:10001317-1774207800-1774218600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 22\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective \n\n\n \n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T102847 CREATED:20260220T185451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T185830Z UID:10001316-1774121400-1774132200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n A Streetcar Named Desire presented by Irene Collective\n March 21\, 2026\n |\n7:30 pm\n –\n10:30 pm\n \nA 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. \nDirected 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance 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. \nThe production runs 2 hr 45 mins with a 15 minute intermission. \nStreet parking is available at the venue. PLEASE NOTE: The theatre is a small and intimate space with limited seating. \nRecommended for 16+. \nContent 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. \nImage by Craig Mulcahy \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South\, Sewanee\, Tennessee. \nA Streetcar Named Desire is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. \n purchase tickets\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Big Couch \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n New Orleans\,\n LA\n 70117\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers \n\n\n \n Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire-presented-by-irene-collective-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR