For Immediate Release

Onstage at Theatre Three: Glorious!

(Dallas, Texas) Theatre Three’s Mainstage Season of the 2006 – 2007 season begins with Peter Quilter’s delightful new comedy,Glorious!. Theatre Three’s forty-sixth season features captivating dramas, exciting and innovative musicals, and hilarious comedies that celebrate the underdogs of society who fight back and make audiences stand up and cheer their efforts. Glorious begins previews on Thursday, November 9, 2006 and will close on Saturday, December 10, 2006. “My audiences are very noisy. At first, I was confused. But then I saw how the people at Mr. Sinatra’s concerts would scream and faint during the high notes. And I have much the same effect on my own audience. So now I take it all in much the same way as he does – as the highest level of approval for a vocal tour de force. I just love that everyone seems to love me.” – Florence Foster Jenkins in Glorious Florence Foster Jenkins loves to sing, but she cannot carry a tune. However, this minor detail does not stop her from singing in public or from becoming a beloved legendary performer. Based on the true story of the screeching socialite and self-proclaimed soprano, Glorious! captures the endearing qualities of possibly the worst singer ever. Encouraged by her friends, Dorothy and St Clair, and accompanied by her sensitive concert pianist, Cosme McMoon, Florence embarks on an unusual musical career, singing for various society groups dressed in elaborate and spectacularly camp costumes. Despite her obvious lack of talent and the audience’s screams of laughter, Florence delights in her performances, compares herself with some of the greatest singers of her era, and even makes a recording of her favorite songs. At the height of her popularity, Florence faces the greatest challenge and honor of her eccentric career: a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. After premiering at various British regional theatres, Glorious opened at the Duchess Theatre in London on November 1, 2005. Directed by Simon Higlett and produced by Michael Codran and Lee Dean, the show starred Maureen Lipman, Barrie Ingham, William Oxborrow, Lolly Susi, Janie Booth, and Josie Kidd. The show was designed by Alan Strachan. About The Playwright: Peter Quilter Peter Quilter’s other works include End of the Rainbow, Respecting Your Piers, Boyband, The Canderville Ghost, and Stand by Your Man. He started his career as a jester and starred in a children’s show, Playdays. After writing pieces for his friends, he was invited to join the Royal Court Theatre’s writer’s group. About Theatre Three: Theatre Three was founded in 1961 by Norma Young, Jac Alder, Esther Ragland, and Robert Dracup with a clear mission: To PRODUCE a wide range of literature for the state, ILLUMINATE the ideas and emotions the author intends to express, SUPPORT the preservation and growth of the spoken and written word, CREATE a workplace where area theatre artists can realize their potential, PROMOTE theatre as an experience for all peoples, and SERVE the immediate and larger community with good theatre art. About Theatre Three’s production of Glorious: Jac Alder will direct this production. The cast includes Connie Coit as Florence Foster Jenkins, Terry Dobson as Cosme McMoon, R Bruce Elliott as St. Clair, Sally Cole as Dorothy, Cecilia Flores as Maria, and Carolyn Wickwire as Mrs. Verindah-Gedge. Set design by Jac Alder. Lighting design by Russell Dyer and Kelly Smith. Costume Design by Michael Robinson. Sound Design by Richard Frohlich. Scenic Painting by Barbara Murrell. A Note about Production Photos: Photos from Glorious! may be found online in Theatre Three’s Press Room at http://www.theatre3dallas.com ***The Official Opening: Please note that this date is different than previously published! Glorious! Official Opening Night is Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. All press please R.S.V.P to Kimberly Richard at 214-871-3300, option #2 or kimberly@theatre3dallas.com. Performance Times: Preview Performances: Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Regular Performances: Thursdays & Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Additional special performances: Miser’s Night Out: Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $10 The Hooky Matinee: Wednesday, November 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets $10 Ticket Prices: Previews: $15 -- $35 (November 9 -- 14, 2006) Regular Run: $10 -- $35 (November 16 – December 10, 2006) Tickets may be purchased by calling Theatre Three’s box office at 214-871-3300, option #1. Tickets may be requested online at www.theatre3dallas.com

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