Souvenir, written by Stephen Temperley, runs at Blackfriars Theatre September 4–14, 2025, as part of the company's 76th season. The play tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a socialite soprano who believed herself to be one of the greatest singers of her time, and the pianist who accompanied her on her unlikely journey to Carnegie Hall. It is a story of self-belief, friendship, and the nature of talent itself.
Cast and Creative Team for Souvenir at Blackfriars Theatre
Cast
Benjamin Monacelli
Tom Watson/Detective Starnes
Lauren Akerley
Monteen
Don Sheffrin
Old Soldier/Judge Roan
Jalen Taylor
Riley/Mr. Peavy
John Winter
Governor Slaton
Abby Rice
Lucille Frank
Pat McCabe
Luther Rosser/Officer Ivey
Sawyer Herbst
Young Soldier/Britt Craig
Joseph Gregoire
Frankie Epps
Abigail Graham
Essie
Brooke Finlayson
Mrs. Phagan
Mara Davis
Sally Slaton
Yakira Capri Coleman
Minnie McKnight
Gracee Chambers
Iola
Cynthia Brito
Angela
Patrick Brett
Hugh Dorsey
Kolton Bradley
Jim Conley
Jordan Bachmann
Leo Frank
Avabella Antonowicz
Mary Phagan
Creative Team
Danny Hoskins
Director
Hector Manuel
Choreographer
Andy Pratt
Musical Director
Brynn Tyszka
Artistic Director
Mary Tiballi Hoffman
Executive Director
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