Black Theater Experience- BTE

Black Theater Experience- BTE The Black Theater Experience (BTE) regional theater program dedicated to showcasing and celebrating black theater work in all its forms.

Our mission is to amplifying the voices and work of BIPOC artist.

And that’s a wrap on BTE’s production of Fabulation!We want to send a huge thank you to each and every person who filled...
05/11/2026

And that’s a wrap on BTE’s production of Fabulation!

We want to send a huge thank you to each and every person who filled a seat in the audience this past weekend and supported this production. Your presence, energy, and support mean more than you know.

Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew on a job WELL, WELL done. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, talent, and commitment to bringing this story to life on stage.

BTE is continuing to grow, create, and push forward meaningful theater experiences for our community… so stay tuned, because BTE has more, more, MORE on the way. 🎭✨

05/09/2026

🎭 Opening night of Fabulation was unforgettable. From the energy on stage to the audience response, this cast truly brought the story to life. 👏🏽
If you missed the first performance, you still have time to experience the laughter, storytelling, and powerful moments for yourself.
📍109 Rue Vine St, Lafayette, LA
⏰ Tonight at 7:30 PM | Sunday at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Visit heritageparc.org for tickets and details.

05/08/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎭✨

Opening Night of Heritage Parc and BTE’s production of Fabulation is finally here!

If you have not gotten your tickets yet, don’t wait. This show is funny, dynamic, thought provoking, and filled with incredible talent from beginning to end. You do not want to miss this experience.

Join us tonight through Sunday, May 10th for an unforgettable weekend of theater.

Get your tickets now at Heritageparc.org

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🎭 The wait is almost over! Fabulation is coming to the stage and you don’t want to miss it.Get ready for a powerful, fun...
05/08/2026

🎭 The wait is almost over! Fabulation is coming to the stage and you don’t want to miss it.
Get ready for a powerful, funny, and unforgettable story brought to life by an incredible cast.
🎟️ May 8–10 in Lafayette, Louisiana at 109 Rue Vine St, Lafayette, LA
⏰ May 8–9 at 7:30 PM | May 10 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now at heritageparc.org

05/07/2026

🎭 Leigha T. Porter shares what she loves most about Fabulation, its deep cultural roots and powerful storytelling.
This production is not only entertaining, but also reflective of real communities, lived experiences, and the world we navigate every day.
It’s storytelling that is honest, impactful, and deeply connected to culture.
🎟️ Fabulation runs May 8–10 in Lafayette, Louisiana at 109 Rue Vine St, Lafayette, LA
⏰ May 8–9 at 7:30 PM | May 10 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now at heritageparc.org

05/07/2026

One word… that’s all it took for the cast to describe their characters 👀
Each role brings something different, and together they tell a powerful story.
🎭 Come see how it all comes together on stage.
🎟️ Fabulation shows May 8–10 in Lafayette, Louisiana at 109 Rue Vine St, Lafayette, LA.
⏰ May 8–9 at 7:30 PM | May 10 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Visit heritageparc.org for tickets and details.

Jalissia Benjamin is a dedicated and accomplished performer with experience across stage and screen. Her recent theater ...
05/07/2026

Jalissia Benjamin is a dedicated and accomplished performer with experience across stage and screen. Her recent theater credits include Bartender: The Musical (2024), Freaky Friday: The Musical (2025), POTUS (2026), and Fabulation (2026). Her film and television credits include Sinners (2025), a 2025 Super Bowl commercial, and The Family Business: New Orleans (2025).

Since 2022, she has proudly performed in annual Juneteenth productions, using her platform to honor culture, history, and community through storytelling. Jalissia continues to elevate her craft and establish herself as a powerful and undeniable presence in the industry.

Reneka Moore is an actress, fashion stylist, creative director, Designer, & Host .  She’s been seen on stage plays as Ma...
05/06/2026

Reneka Moore is an actress, fashion stylist, creative director, Designer, & Host .  She’s been seen on stage plays as Marty in ‘Grease’, Irene in ‘Footloose’, Kelsi in ‘High School Musical’, Shanelle in the original stage play ‘Deceptions, Decisions, & Lies?’,   Rocky Horror Picture Show as Magenta, Gumbo 2 as Ava Washington seen on Tubi, and The Syvettes Youtube series as Jasmine. 
She’s left her footprints across the West coast, South, and east with her creative perspective in fashion through her wardrobe consulting & design business Opulent Manner. She’s co-founder of The Allure For Moore alongside her husband Levi Moore which is a business that curates community-based events across Acadiana & surrounding areas as well as operates a creative content studio in downtown Lafayette. Stay on the lookout for her upcoming projects via on instagram & tiktok and on instagram & facebook for dope events & experiences.

05/06/2026

The cast has one message for you… come see Fabulation!
The energy, the story, and the experience are waiting for you.
🎭 Don’t miss out on what everyone’s been working so hard to bring to life.
🎟️ Fabulation shows May 8–10 in Lafayette, Louisiana at 109 Rue Vine St, Lafayette, LA.
⏰ May 8–9 at 7:30 PM | May 10 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Visit heritageparc.org for tickets and details.

A native of Crowley, Louisiana, Toy Carmouche Celestine is no stranger to the stage. While she is known for her powerful...
05/05/2026

A native of Crowley, Louisiana, Toy Carmouche Celestine is no stranger to the stage. While she is known for her powerful and spirit-filled singing in church, she is honored to expand her artistic expression through theater.
Toy has previously been a part of theatrical productions including Stranger In My House by J. Dugar and Single Bells by Jessica Hudson, where she began cultivating her passion for acting and storytelling on stage.

She is the devoted wife of Johnell Celestine, and together they reside happily in Opelousas, Louisiana. Toy is a proud graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. With a deep love for education, she lives by the belief that “if you can think it, you can achieve it—and more.”

In her spare time, Toy enjoys crafting, shopping, cooking and making memories with her family and friends, who remain her greatest support system. Above all, God is the center of her life, and she finds immense joy in using her gifts to inspire others and glorify Him through the arts.

Her favorite scripture, Philippians 3:16, serves as a guiding principle: to walk in the truth you have attained and remain steadfast in purpose. Toy firmly believes that only what you do for Christ and His people will last.

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