Gonzales has had its own stage for more than a quarter century. Ascension Community Theatre opened its first show, The Gift of Christmas, in December 1999, and the nonprofit has kept the lights on at 823 N. Felicity Ave. ever since with volunteer casts, crews and an all-volunteer board.

Last call for Misery

The current production is Misery, the stage version of Stephen King's novel about a successful novelist who is rescued from a car wreck by his self-described "number one fan," only to realize she has no plans to let him leave. It's rated R, so leave the kids at home for this one.

Four performances remain: Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24, at 7 p.m., and a closing Sunday matinee on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Seating is reserved, and tickets are sold online through ACT's website.

A 2027 season with range

ACT has also unveiled its 2027 lineup, and it covers a lot of ground:

Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller's American classic

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods

Clue, the comedy based on the board game

A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol to close the year

Season ticket deadlines

Current subscribers have until Oct. 31 to renew and keep their seats. Any seats not renewed by Nov. 1 are released to the public. ACT's early-bird discount on 2027 season tickets runs through Dec. 31, so new subscribers still have time to lock in a lower price. A season package also makes a handy holiday gift for the theater lover in the family.

Why your ticket matters

According to ACT, donations make up more than 75 percent of its annual revenue, and the company also offers youth summer camps. Every ticket helps keep live theater close to home in Ascension Parish.

Photo courtesy of Ascension Community Theatre.