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After seven King Georges a beautiful new Queen ascends the throne of America . . . m

Welcome to the Kingdom of America, where a crisis in succession imperils the 220-year reign of the Washington royal family. Into the breach steps a lovely descendant of King George Washington I. She may become America's first Queen--if she can overcome the forces conspiring against her and prevent a war with her realm's fiercest adversary: the Kingdom of Canada.

Discover contemporary royal America, where sports stars play polo on pogo sticks, tourists queue up to tour opulent palaces, shoppers spend millions on royal collectibles, and even Elvis earned a knighthood. In this fanciful and uproarious rewriting of history, the Czar of Russia is America's closest ally and behind every tree lurks a Canadian spy. Read C.D. Payne's first play--and get set for a royal good time.

Queen of America: A Royal Comedy
C.D. Payne, trade paper, $9.95, ISBN 1-882647-10-6
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Inaugural production in San Jose

"Queen of America" debuted May 16, 2002 for a month-long run at the City Lights Theater Co. in San Jose, California. (Click for a review of the play.) It was presented in two acts and directed by Charlie Shoemaker. Tom Gough is Artistic Director. The cast: Valerie Allen - Virginia Charles McKeithan - King Angus Brian Stevens - Duke George Tom Ammon - George Washington, Fowler Anthony Aranda - Delegate, Camera Operator, Soldier, Duke Kevin Gemma Beddo Barozzi - Lab Technician, Duchess Nikki Tiffany Cherevko - FBI Agent, Servant, Chamber Maid, Waitress Lucinda Dobinson - Betty, Barbara Wabash Paul Garrett - Doctor, Head Honcho, Canadian Servant, Minister Mary Gibboney - Martha Washington, CIA Agent, Soldier, Duchess Martha Jacob Gordillo - Air Force General, Harley, MacDougal, Czar Alexis Jim Johnson - Delegate, Army General, Calhoun Washington, Jr. Robert Lougheed-Lowe - Georgie Dan Roach - King George, Tommy Blanbridge Production staff: Dianne Vega, Stage Manager; Leigh Henderson, Scenic Designer; Brendan Bartholomew, Lighting Design; Richard McGowan, Sound Designer; Sarah Lougheed, Costume Designer; Caela Fujii, Properties Designer.

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