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Written by Peter Quilter

Directed by Ilona Henkelman

September 20-30, 2023

In 1940’s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “The First Lady of the Sliding Scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics, instead she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was.

Based upon a true story, the play spins from Florence’s charity recitals and extravagant balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall in this hilarious and heart-warming comedy.

Cast

Florence – Sarah Edwards

Cosme – Jesse Lalonde

Dorothy – Barbara Kobolak

St. Clair – Robert Johnstone

Mrs. Verrinder Gedge – Kathleen Walsh

Maria – Lavinia Salinas

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