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Dames at Sea

Presented by Houston Family Arts Center at Houston Family Arts Center

September 24-October 17, 2010

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Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) continues its 6th season of bringing family-friendly entertainment to Houston with the off-Broadway hit musical, Dames at Sea, opening at 8 PM on Friday, September 24 on the HFAC Garza Mainstage.

Dames at Sea is a fun, tap-dancing musical written as a spoof of the 1930’s Hollywood musicals. An energetic all-American girl arrives in the Big Apple with nothing but a pair of tap shoes in her suitcase. She falls in love with a sailor (who just happens to be a songwriter), and then saves a Broadway show when the star can't go on. Music! Curtain! Lights! It's time for Broadway magic! Love blooms, taps fly, and confusion reigns as the show leads to a hilarious climax.

"Broadway Baby," "Good Times are Here to Stay," "Dames at Sea," and "Let's Have a Simple Wedding" are among the hit songs of this fun musical.

Dames at Sea (book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, music by Jim Wise) will tap dance its way into your heart. Dames at Sea premiered off-Broadway at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre in 1968 and launched now Broadway veteran, Bernadette Peters into stardom.

Dames at Sea is directed by Elaine Edstrom and stars local Houston talent Lendsey Kersey as Ruby, John Grimmett as Dick, and Pamela M. Moore as Mona Kent.

Rounding out the cast are John Carmona, Kalin Coates, Lauren Dolk, Richard Hahn, Brett Hurt, Brittany McLeod, Doug Pfaffenberger and Brianna Stiglet.

The artistic team includes Kara Koller (musical direction), Debra Schultz (choreographer), Michael Stepanik (scenic design), Amber Stepanik (costume design), Tracy Clayton (sound design), Lisa Garza (lighting design), Brendis O’Sullivan (stage manager) and Karen Clayton (Assistant Director)

Performance Location: Garza Mainstage 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070.

HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER – HOUSTON’S FAMILY THEATRE
Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded in November 2005 to provide a fun outlet for creative community involvement through the production of high-quality, family-friendly, affordable entertainment. Each year HFAC produces musicals, comedies, and dramas. The HFAC Actors Academy provides numerous acting, singing and dancing classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults. For more information please visit www.houstonfac.com  or call 281-685-6374.

HFAC GARZA MAINSTAGE
Opened in May 2010, the HFAC Garza Mainstage is a beautifully designed, 3256 square foot theatre equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. This 150-seat intimate theatre, features comfortably upholstered theatre seats in a raised stadium seating configuration and a mid-sized 30-foot by 20-foot proscenium stage. It is home to HFAC Mainstage and Teen Actors Guild (TAG) productions.

PHOTO CREDIT: ( L to R) Lauren Dolk and Lendsey Kersey play Joan and Ruby in the HFAC production of Dames at Sea.