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by Peter QuilterDirected by Hannah SayerFriday 23rd June 2017 at 7pm in Room OnePlaying dates: 27th October to 4th November 2017 Glorious! by Peter Quilter is the story of the formidably fabulous Florence Foster Jenkins (try saying that after a beverage or two). Some of you may have heard of, or recently seen, the film Florence Foster Jenkins starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant – although I really enjoyed the film I have to say that the play is so much better, much more… colourful. A brief synopsis of the story: set in New York in 1944, it’s based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history, and who used all her money, charm and unstoppable will power to make it happen. The soprano voice she hears in her head is beautiful and pure and it never occurs to her that this is not the sound issuing from her mouth… A heart-warming play for music lovers and those who are tone deaf alike. CharactersThere are six amazing characters in the play (4F, 2M):
Those are the main ones, however I may consider a couple of extra non-speaking parts to ‘stage-fill’ – Playing dates are 27th October to 4th November with rehearsals spread throughout the summer. If you know that you have any holidays, please bring the dates with you to the audition. I would ask that if you’d like to audition for Florence, please let us know ASAP which day you’d like to audition as I’ll need to arrange an audition pianist (any volunteers?) to accompany you. Scripts are available from Lucy Winston. Creative teamAt the time of publication I’m still looking for the following backstage positions:
If you fancy joining the team I can guarantee a laugh and Tunnock’s teacakes if nothing else. If you’re interested in helping out in ANY way, please email me, Hannah Sayer. Contacts | |
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