A 1997 Profile of Chris Ringham

I love this video! It was filmed back in 1997 for the LPB program, "Louisiana: the State We're In". It is a wonderful profile of one of Monroe's most colorful characters, Little Theatre director, Chris Ringham. I met Chris a few times when a friend performed in some of his plays and he was wonderfully … Continue reading A 1997 Profile of Chris Ringham →

Happy Halloween!

One of my favorite times of year is here! I thought I would share some of the tales I have heard through the years about ghosts in Ouachita Parish. Judge J.N.T. Richardson is said to still haunt Ingleside Plantation. He tends to play the piano. Chains rattle throughout the house and the plantation bell rings … Continue reading Happy Halloween! →

Carolyn Rose Strauss

Many of you have heard of the Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center, the Carolyn Rose Strauss Rehabilitation Center and of the Strauss Little Theater, but do you know the little girl who they are named for? 1945 Monroyan tribute page. In late August of 1944, fifteen year old Carolyn Rose Strauss was attending a camp … Continue reading Carolyn Rose Strauss →