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Creative Acadiana: Public Speaking for Creatives

  • October 14, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Acadiana Center for the Arts - general

    101 W Vermilion St
    Lafayette, Louisiana 70501-6915
Ticket Price $2.00-$10.00 Register Now
Description

This hands-on workshop helps participants build real confidence in public speaking through practical exercises rather than theory. You'll practice managing nerve, using body language and vocal variety effectively, and delivering with presence — all in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No prior speaking experience needed. Leave with tools you can use for your next presentation, interview, or big conversation.

About the Facilitator

Aren Chaisson is an actor and improvisor from Lafayette, Louisiana and teaches Talented Theatre in Lafayette Parish. This summer he was a part of two local feature length films; The Candy Lady and Problematic Story. This Fall he is excited to be playing Torvald in A Doll's House.

 

AcA is committed to making our programming as accessible as possible. This Creative Acadiana session will be in-person, streamed and recorded. If you require your accessibility needs addressed, please contact community@acadianacenterforthearts.org ahead of the session to discuss.

Date & Time

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Venue Details

Acadiana Center for the Arts - general

101 W Vermilion St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501-6915 Acadiana Center for the Arts - general
Acadiana Center for the Arts

Our mission is fostering art and culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.  

AcA aims to bring equitable access to the arts and supports fair compensation of artists. On average, AcA serves over 300,000 people annually and provides fair compensation to 2,700 artists.  

In 2013, the AcA merged with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (“PASA”), whose mission was to educate, inspire, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of south Louisiana by providing local access to a diverse range of the performing arts. This merger supported the vision of both organizations and provided much-needed support to PASA’s programs. Founded in 1989, PASA served as a leading voice in the performing arts in South Louisiana for close to three decades.


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