Meet The Talented Cast Of Talking With

November 7, 8, 14, & 15

7:30 p.m.

November 16 | 2:30 p.m.

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Ellen Heiman (15 Minutes) - is thrilled to be stepping into the wonderfully eccentric world of Talking With! Previous appearances include "Rheba" in You Can’t Take It With You, "Police Fish" in SpongeBob: The Musical, and the Valentine’s Day Cabaret as Stage Manager. Ellen is doing double duty as co-stage manager (because who needs sleep?). When not wrangling props or cues, Ellen can be found wrangling her pets—one of whom she’s delighted to share the stage with in this production.

Lauren Price (Clear Glass Marbles) - is ecstatic to be making her Swamplight debut with such talented women. Lauren has been acting for all of her life, but especially in numerous productions in the Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, and Northshore area. Lauren’s many credits include: "Abigail Glick" in Lucky Stiff, "Beatrice" in Much Ado About Nothing, "Nurse" in Romeo and Juliet, and "Mrs. Smith" in Bald Soprano. When Lauren is not on stage, she enjoys hosting dinner parties, painting on her patio, and spending time with her boyfriend, Jack. She would like to thank Kendel for this wonderful opportunity.

Danalyn LeBlanc (Marks) - is the Workshops and Camps Director at Swamplight Theatre. You may have also seen her contributing on and off the stage for many other Swamplight Productions. Starting her theatre experiences in high school, she has many years of backstage and on-stage experience, including "Plankton" in SpongeBob last summer. She devotes much of her talents to homeschooling her two children and instructing Workshops here at Swamplight Theatre, the Home of the Kay Butler Performing Arts Project.

Arden Allen Dufilho (Lamps) - has been acting for over 50 years in community theatre productions in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, as well as professional touring children's theatre and dinner theatre. Since moving to the Northshore, she has appeared in a host of Playmakers’ productions, including Laura, The Glass Menagerie, Other Desert Cities, The Savannah Sipping Society, Southern Comforts, and Into the Breeches, as well as 30XNinety’s Steel Magnolias. Arden, a past president of Playmakers Theater’s Board of Directors, is making her Swamplight debut.

Kayla Ruiz (Rodeo) - is a sophomore psychology major at Southeastern Louisiana University and is excited and grateful for this opportunity! Her most recent and favorite Swamplight appearance was as "Sandy Cheeks" in SpongeBob the Musical. She would like to thank her supportive family for always encouraging her and her director for always pushing her to do her best. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Elizabeth Lyon (Dragons) - is happy to be back on stage at Swamplight Theatre, where she previously taught workshops for two years. When Kendel asked her if she wanted to be a part of this project, it was an instant yes! Her recent credits have been "Rita" in Lucky Stiff, "Gayle" in Almost, Maine, "Lipschitz" in Chicago, and "Janet" in Rocky Horror Picture Show. Elizabeth wants to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support. Especially her fiancé, Kyle, and her precious son, Reign! Theatre and family are her passions, and she is the luckiest!

Cerissa "C. C." Bickham (15 Minutes) - is a New Orleans native, graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, and member of The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (LFC). She’s a retired veteran of the U.S. Army who served overseas in Iraq (3x) and Korea (2x) while receiving awards and commendations. Cerissa has worked in front of and behind the camera on films including Rebel Ridge and Our Voices Cry. Her favorite pastime is reading, for which she credits her vivid imagination and ability to bring life to a character. A Fairy Agent that was sent to live amongst us, CC is making her Swamplight Theatre debut.

Mary Beth Crovetto (French Fries) - is a proud alum of SLU, where she studied Speech Communication and Theatre Education under the direction of the fabulous Kay Butler, is making her Swamplight debut. During her career at Ponchatoula High, she enjoyed performing in numerous Drama Club productions, including playing "Ms. Hannigan" in Annie, "Ms. Darbus" in High School Musical, and "Fiona’s mother" in Shrek. After serving 34 years as an educator, Mary Beth recently retired as principal of Ponchatoula Junior High School. She enjoys writing, singing, and traveling with her husband, Kevin.

Jillian “Jilli” Square (Twirler) - is a UL Lafayette graduate in General Studies with a passion for music, dance, and performance. She is no stranger to Swamplight and has been a summer camp counselor/director for many years; and this year joins our after-school workshop staff. Jilli is excited to finally be back for her second appearance in a show on the Swamplight stage and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Karen Dubret (Scraps) - was recently seen as "Penny" in "You Can’t Take It With You." Some of her other roles include "Grandma Josephine" in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and "Bernice" in The Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940s. She may be new to acting, but you may have seen her playing piano for the annual Swamplight Cabaret shows or working backstage during a show. Offstage, Karen works as a Social Worker in private practice in Hammond. Karen enjoys crocheting, gardening, reading, and cooking. She is also a proud member of the sNoBalls Ladies Marching Group (as Green Apple), which raises funds to sponsor children in the Arts. She is married to Michael Dubret, and they have four beautiful children: Katelyn, Cole, Arden, and Remy.

Barbie Butler Vallot (Handler) - is a founding member of Swamplight Theatre and the Kay Butler Performing Arts Project. She has often been seen on the Swamplight stage in a variety of roles and has directed many of its productions, including 2024's Willy Wonka: the Musical. She is the daughter of Dr. Bob Butler and the late Kay Butler, our namesake. Barbie is a member of the SNOBalls Ladies Marching Group, which raises funds to sponsor children in the arts