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“Curtain Up, Livingston!” Bringing Professional Theater Experience to LPPS Students

LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA –
A new collaborative initiative, "Curtain Up, Livingston!", is set to bring professional grade theater technology to the Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPPS) multi-purpose building in Albany. This project aims to provide K-12 students, particularly those in the Talented Arts Program, with a true performance-ready venue designed to foster creativity and confidence.


"Curtain Up, Livingston!" is the community improvement project of the current Leadership Livingston class, a program of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce.  Class members are divided into groups and tasked with initiating a project that fills a need and is impactful in Livingston Parish.  

By partnering with LPPS and local donors, the team is working to outfit the facility with essential theater equipment that will serve both student productions and a wide range of community activities.  


Transforming the Student Experience
The project focuses on installing high quality infrastructure necessary for modern stage productions, including:

 

• Sound: Powered speakers, mixers, and a suite of wired and wireless microphones and headsets.
   
• Lighting: Professional LED fixtures, controllers, and safety certified truss and cabling systems.
   
• Stagecraft: Front traveler curtains and legs made from industrial grade fabrics, alongside modular risers and organized storage.

Once complete, the enhanced venue will serve the Talented Arts Program while also providing a fully equipped space for LPPS professional development, meetings, and conferences. The improvements ensure that events in the parish-wide facility can meet professional standards, benefitting both students and community partners.


A Collaborative Community Partnership
The initiative is bolstered by a significant partnership with the Arts Council of Livingston Parish, which has committed to matching every dollar contributed to the project up to the first $10,000. This matching opportunity effectively doubles the community’s investment in the local arts.


"Curtain Up, Livingston!" reflects the mission of the Livingston Parish Chamber Foundation and Leadership Livingston to identify and address critical community needs through sustainable projects. 


About Leadership Livingston
Leadership Livingston is an annual program of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce designed to develop civic minded leaders. Each class is tasked with researching and executing a project that provides a lasting positive impact on the parish.