The Players Centre Presents ‘Souvenir’, About the Famous Off-Pitch Soprano

January 15, 2021 – Sarasota

January 21 through 31, 2021, come experience SOUVENIR: a fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, an American amateur soprano, music lover, philanthropist, and socialite who gained fame for her notoriously off-pitch voice.

The production takes place in the courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime (821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237).

SOUVENIR, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Eyewitness accounts of their concerts vary so wildly it is almost impossible now to separate fact from gossip. Hence this fictional “biography,” in which we follow the story of their partnership from its earliest days to their infamous concert in Carnegie Hall and its aftermath. With each new imagined triumph Florence’s confidence soars. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. A musical odd-couple for the ages.

Enjoy Hamlet’s Eatery Thursdays through Sundays up to 30 minutes before show time! Seating is provided. See our new health guidelines and procedures below.

Dates: Jan. 21-23, 26-30 at 7:30pm and Jan. 24 & 31 at 2pm
Tickets: $20 adults/$12.50 student (under 24)
Director: Jeffery Kin Cast: Cosme McMoon – Cory Woomert Florence Foster Jenkins – Ellie Pattison
Production team: Musical Director – Alan Jay Corey Set design – Ken Junkins Lights – Matt Neier Costumes – Georgina Wilmott Sound – Josh Linderman