Emily Herring as Patsy Cline in Concert

For immediate press release:

The Leeds Arts Council Presents

Emily Herring as Patsy Cline in Concert

 at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center

Saturday, February 8th at 7pm

Ticket are $10.00

Make your reservations by calling 205-699-1892 Today!

Emily Herring takes us back to a bygone time with her amazing performance as Patsy Cline, famed country music singer of the 50’s and 60’s. Patsy Cline was known for her rich tone and emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice.  Emily’s portrayal of Patsy Cline is both an incredible visual and audible tribute to the musical legend.  

Emily is an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Alabama.  She has performed on National Tours and at many regional theatres.  She brought Patsy (Cline) to life in the title role of Always….Patsy Cline at the Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham.

She has taught voice at Birmingham Southern College, “Rosie’s Broadway Kids”, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and at her private studio.  She is active as a concert and cabaret artist

throughout the Southeast and sings with Big Bands at local charity events. 

A Mobile native, Emily holds degrees in Vocal Performance, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the University of Tennessee, and is a student of legendary singer Marni Nixon. 

The Leeds Theatre and Arts Center is a project of the Leeds Arts Council, Inc., a non-profit organization located at 8140 Parkway Drive, in Historic Downtown, Leeds, AL 35094.  This 100 seat theatre is small and intimate so that “every seat is a good one”.  It is handicap accessible and their is free street parking.  To make reservations, call 205-699-1892 or email leedsartscouncil@windstream.net.  Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10am-1pm.  Check out the website for additional information and upcoming events at www.leedsartscouncil.org.

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For Press Release(see attached poster):

Little Miss Muffet and the Lost Sheep

The Birmingham Children’s Theatre touring group will be performing “Little Miss Muffet and the Lost Sheep” at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center on Monday, March 3rd at 10am. Tickets are $8.00 each for individuals and groups.  Please call 205-699-1892 to make your reservations.  This event is presented by the Leeds Arts Council, Inc.

 

World Premiere! A new commission just for BCT! Little Miss Muffet is frightened of spiders, Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and Little Boy Blue wants to give up the shepherd’s life and become a big-time horn player. Join us for three classic tales rolled into one brand new adventure where we’ll learn to overcome fears to find the true heart of the matter.

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Pamela Ayres
Leeds Arts Council
205-699-1892
www.leedsartscouncil.org