TL family mourns the loss of Louise ImMasche

October 27, 2025

The Theatre Lawrence family is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Louise ImMasche, who was killed in a car accident on Friday, October 24, following a performance of The Rocky Horror Show.


Louise was an immensely talented performer who lit up every room and filled the stage with remarkable energy and charisma. They were kind, generous, and caring - making anyone they shared the stage with feel welcomed and accepted for who they are.


Louise appeared in many Theatre Lawrence productions, including Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Adam/Felicia in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Max in Lend Me a Tenor, and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. In addition to performing on stage, they appeared in several fundraisers and volunteered at the theatre, including ushering. Louise was particularly proud to have played Hedwig in last year’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and was currently appearing for the fifth time as Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Show.


We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from individuals and organizations across the country. It is often said that theatre is a family, and we have truly felt the embrace of our extended theatre family during this difficult time. Thank you.


A celebration of Louise’s life will be held at the theatre on Friday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. "All in attendance are invited to wear something colorful and sparkly." Complete obituary here.


On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of Theatre Lawrence, we extend our deepest condolences to Louise’s husband, Zak, their family, friends, and all who knew and loved them.


For those who are unable to attend Louise's Celebration of Life in person, we have created a Zoom link that anyone interested can register for and you will be sent a private link to livestream the event.

Here's the registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_og0oMAz5QGyL-l04cXt6Hg

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