OPERA IS FOR EVERYBODY!
At Spotlight, you’re a part of our family when you walk in the door, even if you’ve never attended an opera before! We want you to feel welcome and comfortable. If there’s ever anything we can do for you, please ask.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Anderson Auditorium
Hurley School of Music (at Wilkinson and Woodlawn)
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
The Hurley School of Music is located on the 11, 19, and 9 buses stop close to the Centenary Campus.
The closest stations are:
Centenary Blvd & Wilkerson St, 5 min walk.
Centenary Blvd & Kings Hwy, 8 min walk.
Kings Hwy & Centenary Blvd (Inbound), 8 min walk.
Kings Hwy & Woodlawn Ave (Inbound), 10 min walk.
Kings Hwy & Woodlawn Ave (Outbound), 10 min walk.
BY CAR:
From 49: exit east on King’s Highway. In approximately 2 miles, turn left on Centenary Blvd. Turn right on Wilkinson and follow directions below to park.
From 20 West: take exit 19A , stay in the right 2 lanes and merge onto LA 1/Market Street.
Make a slight right to continue on Market Street. In approximately 1 mile, Market Street will turn into Centenary Blvd.
Turn left on Wilkinson and follow directions below to park.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Best for limited mobility patrons:
From Centenary Blvd, turn east onto Wilkinson Street.
Turn left into Parking Lot 5, behind the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, the Anderson Choral building, and Feazel Hall. Follow the sidewalk past Feazel Hall (on your left) to the back door of the Hurley School of Music.
Enter, turn left, and you will find yourself in the lobby of Anderson Auditorium.
OR
From Centenary Blvd, turn east onto Wilkinson Street.
Turn right onto Woodlawn, past the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on your right.
Park in any of the spaces along Woodlawn.
Walk up the steps to the main entrance of the Hurley School of Music and you will find yourself in the lobby of Anderson Auditorium.
Campus parking is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH SEATS OR GETTING INSIDE?
You may drop off passengers directly behind the Hurley School of Music in Parking Lot 5 (see Parking) for an easy walk through the back door and into the lobby.
If you need wheelchair seating, help getting inside, or other accommodations, please contact access@spotlightonopera.com in advance to arrange assistance or entry directly into Anderson Auditorium through the side door.
WHAT FREE OR LOW-COST OPTIONS DO YOU HAVE?
Spotlight offers many free performances throughout our season! Click here to see our calendar of events.
Otherwise, tickets start at just $7 for seniors, students, and military with ID and at $10 for the general public.
We’d love to see you at a show! If you’re still not sure, contact VIP@spotlightonopera.com for help.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO COME ALONE?
Contact operabuddies@spotlightonopera.com and we’ll make sure you have someone to sit with! You can also volunteer to be an Opera Buddy.
WILL I UNDERSTAND IT?
Yes! Many of our performances are in English, and if they are not, we have supertitles (like subtitles on a foreign film).
DO I HAVE TO DRESS UP?
You certainly can dress up if you like, but these days, many people choose to “come as they are.” Jeans and even shorts are fine at the opera!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You might want a jacket or wrap, as the auditorium can get cold. But you don’t need anything fancy!
DO I HAVE TO BE QUIET? HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO CLAP?
It’s polite to unwrap noisy cough drops before you enter the auditorium, to avoid chat or whispering during a show, and to stay in your seat until a break (unless there’s an emergency). But you should feel free to laugh, clap, and generally react naturally to what you see and hear on stage, and of course you can clap at the end of pieces or acts. The rule of thumb is to avoid disrupting the flow of the action. If you’re not sure … just wait until someone else starts the clapping!
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO?
We ask you to respect our artists and other audience members by turning off and pocketing your phone during the show. There are always intermissions, so you can check for important messages (and post about the show if you like!) then. After the show, cast members will meet you in the lobby and you can take photos to your heart’s content!
CAN I BRING SNACKS?
You are welcome to bring your own snacks as long as you enjoy them in the lobby. Food and drink is not allowed in Anderson Auditorium. Spotlight will also have drinks and snacks available for sale during intermission, and some performances feature receptions open to all our Spotlight family.
WILL THE KIDS LIKE IT?
Just like the movies, some of our shows are great for the whole family, and others might be better for adults. If you’re not sure, contact us at kids@spotlightonopera.com. Also, be sure to check out our popular touring children’s opera!
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
For the best experience, you’ll want to arrive at least fifteen minutes before curtain. If you arrive late, we will seat you when we can do so without disrupting the show, and collect your ticket or money at intermission.
HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE?