Souvenir A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins A New Play with Music by Stephen Temperley June 5–28, 2009 an asolo rep production in the mertz theatre Hailed by the NY Daily News as “Hilarious and deeply touching...a loony triumph!” This wildly entertaining play answers the question, “What if you believed in yourself so much that nothing could stand in your way?” It is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins a real-life socialite so lost in her love of music that in spite of being deliriously tone-deaf, she enjoyed a remarkably successful concert career. Her pianist, Cosme McMoon, grew to admire, respect and even protect her triumphant spirit. It’s a captivating tale of friendship and a joyful musical salute to one woman’s unwavering belief in herself.