Up with People coming to Lafayette

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The multinational cast of Up with People, which has toured more than 70 countries around the world during the last 52-years, has announced that Lafayette will be a stop on their 2019 tour. On Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Up with People will perform a public show at Angelle Hall in Lafayette.
While in Lafayette between Sept. 9 and 16, Up with People will spend time participating in service projects and live with local host families. Beginning in August Up with People will be recruiting families to host international cast members during their stay in Lafayette.
Best known for their high-energy, upbeat, family-friendly entertainment, the cast of 100 participants representing 15 countries will visit dozens of communities throughout the United States, Europe and Mexico on their five-month world tour. For more than 50 years, the casts of Up with People have toured the globe performing for millions, including an unprecedented four Super Bowl halftime shows.
“Our newest production, Live On Tour, is designed to share our vision of a more hopeful, trusting and peaceful world.” explains Up with People Senior Vice President Eric Lentz. “The show features entertaining pop medleys, international dances, and original UWP songs that will inspire people to make a positive difference in their communities.” Lentz added.
Experiencing the show and hosting cast members are not the only ways to get involved. Local youth between the ages of 17 and 29 can apply to travel in future programs. Many Acadiana area natives have traveled the world with Up with People, including Madeline Allemond of Lafayette, Wayne Hebert of Abbeville, Bill Bennette of Eunice, Albert Thibodeaux of Church Point, and Darrel LeJeune and Dawn Douget Bertrand, both of Basile, just to name a few!
Up with People’s visit to Lafayette is supported by The Pinhook Foundation, Myers Family Foundation, Zuschlag Family Foundation, The Acadiana Advocate, and News 15 KADN.