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From bayou kitchens to front porches, this captivating play celebrates the heart, humor, and resilience of Louisiana's women. Pull up a chair and savor a celebration of the remarkable women whose strength and spirit have always been the secret ingredient in Louisiana’s gumbo.This show is for you if you’ve ever wondered…
Where do I belong? Where is home?
What is a Cajun? What’s a Creole? Are they more than just styles of cooking?
How different are Southerners from Northwesterners?
How do you make a roux?
What’s Mardi Gras all about anyway?
What’s the deal with New Orleans and voodoo, vampires, and above ground graves?
How do you “laissez les bon temps rouler”?
Can you be both proud and ashamed of where you come from?
How do you pronounce geaux, lagniappe, Ouachita, Tchoupitoulas, or couillon?
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
Shelley Tate's one-woman show developed as an ensemble piece: a 90-minute show about history and culture of Louisiana —served with heart, humor, and just the right amount of spice. The gumbo is rich, the laughter is loud, and the women are unforgettable.
GUMBO
"...a steel magnolia in the Rose City"
Performs Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm, November 6-15th, 2026.
Tickets $15 at Magentatheater.com.
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1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States, Washington 98660
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