FMPA Theatre Hosts 3 Free Readings Of Horton Foote Plays 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

FMPA Theatre will be presenting three free readings of different works by Texas Playwright Horton Foote, with open participation to the public, as a part of the Foote Festival, when Dallas-Fort Worth area arts organizations come together for a two month-long celebration of the late legendary Texas playwright Horton Foote. Through artistic collaboration, communication and artistry, the Festival aims to provide the broadest possible public forum for Foote's work, and hopes to encourage local community engagement in sustained dialogue about the man and his legacy.

Foote was born in Wharton, Texas, and died on March 4, 2009. He is, without question, one of the most significant American Playwrights of the 20th century, and holds a unique place in the pantheon of great Texas theater artists. His plays are all set in the State of Texas, and are deeply saturated with Texas social life and culture.

As a part of FMPAT's Reader's Studio series, FMPAT will present free readings of three of Horton Foote's one act plays; The Midnight Caller, March 27, The Dancers, April 3 and The Land of the Astronauts, April 10. These exciting reading events will allow you, the patron, to jump into the action with both professional actors and directors, students, and special guests to read, explore and discuss these great works of our Texas heritage. Readings will be at 7:30pm. Advanced reservations to participate are suggested. The readings will be held at 830 Parker Square in Flower Mound.

Interested readers should contact FMPA Theatre at FMPATheatre@aol.com. The works will be read and then discussed with proctoring by area directors/scholars. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, please visit www.fmpat.org.