The first reign also recognized those who had been instrumental in helping set up the organization and aided in the execution of the duties that were so new. On the Emperors side, the First Prince Royale was Rick Chamberland. What we do remember and have to share and cherish are the titles awarded: Princess Royale was Lola, later named as the First Queen Mother Imperial Princesses for the First Reign were Dolly, Rusty, Causha Lee Victoria and Desiree. Years of living has worked their magic, and many of the memories of that first reign have simply faded into the sands of time.

Bridgette and Terry represented the city at a host of functions and fundraisers. The first reign was a time of experimentation, a time of trial and error, and a time of learning. The reign was still new when the elected Emperor was replaced by Emperor Regent Terry Peters. Held in a VFW Hall, it had a rocky beginning with unnamed persons protesting the use of the word cotillion and the titles of Emperor and Empress.ĭespite the protestations, a panel of judges selected Phil Brands and Bridgette Peters as the First Emperor and Empress of Colorado.

The production also has designs by Grace Smart, sound design by Daniel Balfour, and lighting design by David Howe.Īrcola Theatre, Cambridge Arts Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Oxford Playhouse, and Theatre Royal Bath Productions co-produce.Denvers First Annual Cotillion Ball, held on Apwas the beginning of ICRME.

When a newcomer breaks into the midst of the fray, their insular lives threaten to spin out of control. The production will subsequently play the Oxford Playhouse, Cambridge Arts Theatre, Royal & Derngate, and Northampton before ending at the Arcola Theatre June 28-July 30.Īs their 30th wedding anniversary approaches, Alice and Edgar are locked in a bitter struggle. tour of August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Academy Award-winning playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz, beginning May 19 prior to an official opening May 31 at the Ustinov Studio, Bath.ĭirected by Arcola Theatre Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen, the cast also features Olivier nominee Hilton McRae ( End of the Rainbow, Mamma Mia!) as Edgar and Emily Bruni ( Psychodrama, The Model Apartment) as Katrin. Olivier and Tony winner Lindsay Duncan ( Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Private Lives) stars as Alice in a U.K.

Coronation by Grace R. Duncan