Mutts Gone Nuts, a wildly popular blast of comedy and canine talent, is set for 7 p.m. on October 5. Declared “A must see!” by the Washington Post, this hilarious show, where canines and comedy collide, brings together the witty genius of Scott and Joan Houghton and showcases the world’s most talented four-legged performers, all rescued dogs. With a USDA APHIS (Animal Welfare) registered cast of tail-wagging entertainers, this show is a lighthearted revue of family fun.
Tickets are available at www.pasaonline.org or at the Heymann Center box office, located at 1373 S. College Rd., in Lafayette. Tickets can also be ordered by phone at 337-291-5555. The box office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Lafayette Parish Animal Shelter and Care Center will be on hand before the show with pets available for adoption, and Acadiana Animal Aid will have information about its programs and services.
With nine of the world’s most talented four-legged performers and their humans, Mutts Gone Nuts is an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular! The all-star lineup includes a two-time World Champion Frisbee dog, a hilarious six-pound Pomeranian Pikachu mix, and a host of previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way through this family-friendly show.
The show runs about 75 minutes and was created by veteran comedy team Scott and Joan Houghton, who performed their duo act ‘Jessie & James’ on variety stages from Tokyo to Las Vegas. In 2014, the Houghtons joined forces with some of the country’s top dog trainers, world class family entertainer Hilby, and eight adorable pound puppies to create an action-packed, comedy dog spectacular.
Mutts Gone Nuts’ dogs were adopted from shelters or rescues. Sometimes, the very behavior that drove the previous owner to relinquish the dog becomes the dog’s star quality. Mutts Gone Nuts’ trainers use ‘positive’ force-free training methods. They look for the dog’s natural talents by getting to know their individual personalities.
Once they find out what the dog likes to do, they reinforce those behaviors with treats and/or toys. Co-producer and emcee, Scott Houghton says “I feel lucky to have come into dog training at a time when force-free, positive training is the gold standard. Positive training not only helps build the trust bond between you and your dog but it makes it fun for the dog and the trainer.”
When dogs perform behaviors they are naturally inclined to do, they are happiest. When not on tour, Mutts Gone Nuts’ furry cast members have the run of three fenced acres, and of course, they all live in the house (some even sleep in their humans’ bed).
PASA is committed to an inclusive theater and community experience for all of its patrons. The Heymann Center is an ADA compliant venue with accessible seating areas and a designated accessible entrance. Infra-red listening devices are available free-of-charge for those with low hearing impairments and are available upon request. Additionally, PASA provides large print program notes upon requests. Patrons with disabilities who have additional accessibility requests or who are in need of additional information are encouraged to contact the PASA office at 337-769-3231 or email info@pasaonline.org. The Heymann Center can be reached at 337-291-5540.
HomeBank, LaHaye Total Eye Care, Legend’s and the City Club at River Ranch are sponsors of PASA’s opening night show, Mutts Gone Nuts. PASA is also supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the RAC. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment of the Arts.
About PASA: Performing Arts Serving Acadiana offers performing arts entertainment, focusing on dance, theater, and classical music, with occasional forays into other genres. PASA also delivers performing arts activities—master classes, workshops, lecture demonstrations and other offerings—in a variety of locations in the Acadiana area.
For more information about PASA or any of the performances, call PASA at (337) 769-3231 or email jackie@pasaonline.org.
PASA 2023-24 Dates:
October 5, 2023 7pm Mutts Gone Nuts
November 14, 2023 7:30pm Sean Mason Quintet:
Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
January 21, 2024 7:30pm Seth Rudetsky and Jessie Mueller
February 23, 2024 7:30pm Ailey II
February 27, 2024 6pm Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live
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