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ELIZA-JANE SCOTT RETURNS TO PLAY AMELIA EARHART

Prince Edward County, ON, (January 21, 2010): Festival Players has just announced that actress Eliza-Jane Scott will return to the County in 2010 to play iconic aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

Ms.Scott, who impressed audiences in 2009 with her work in Ship of Fire and Colours in the Storm, returns to take on the starring role in a new musical by playwright John Gray. Audiences worldwide have long applauded Gray’s award-winning musical Billy Bishop Goes to War and Amelia brings his songwriting and script writing talent to bear on the story of this ‘girl-next-door’ turned celebrity. The 2010 Festival Players production marks the world premiere of this newest version of the play. It’s part biography, part love story, part thrill of the flight and chock full of wonderful music.

Tickets for the 2010 season go on sale in the spring but those who want a great deal can get on board early and purchase a Flex Pass. The Flex Pass is redeemable for 3 regular priced tickets to the season and is currently offered at $71 (a 20% discount). Simply call 613.399.5677 or email boxoffice@festivalplayers.ca to order your 2010 Flex Pass. Pass prices go up on February 14.

Festival Players, now into their fourth season, will be presenting three outstanding Canadian plays between June 29 and August 28, 2010. Check out their website for details, www.festivalplayers.ca.

*hi-res photos attached –  Eliza-Jane Scott and Stephen Sparks in the 2009 production of Colours in the Storm, and promo shot of Eliza-Jane Scott

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Contact: Yorrick da Silva, Festival Players of Prince Edward County
613.399.5677 or yorrick@festivalplayers.ca