Eliza-Jane Scott once again takes on the demanding role of iconic aviatrix Amelia Earhart in this musical, written by John Gray (who wrote the well-known Billy Bishop Goes to War). The show opens on Wednesday June 29th at 8:00pm to a SOLD OUT house.

In 1930?s America the celebrity machine of the day created an idol whose image resonates even now, 70+ years after her death. Amelia Earhart…Why did she want to fly? Where did she come from and how did she become who she was? Gray’s examination of this infamous figure is part biography, part romance, part comedy and part musical. We’re taken along for the ride. And what a thrilling ride it is.
 
The group brought together to work on this show is brilliant: Eliza-Jane Scott (Festival Players, Stratford Festival, Stage West) plays the title role of Amelia Earhart, Karin Randoja (Buddies in Bad Times, Caravan Farm Theatre, National Arts Centre) plays her earth-bound sister Midge and Steven Gallagher (Grand Theatre, Canadian Stage Company, Driftwood Theatre Company) her publicist turned husband. The trio is joined onstage by music director and pianist Michael Barber (Theatre Aqaurius, Mirvish, Stratford Festival) and Sarah Phillips, Artistic Director of Festival Players, directs. 
 
Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly plays from June 28th– July 8th at Fields on West Lake in Bloomfield. Check the website for schedule details, www.festivalplayers.ca . Tickets can be purchased in person at Books & Company, 289 Main St, Picton, by phone at 613.471.1991, 1.866.584.1991 or online at www.countytix.ca.