Long Beach, CA ~ The Queen Mary, in cooperation with the Globe of America, a non-profit Shakespeare Theatre Organization, is proud to announce the addition of a new attraction developing on board the elegant steamship turned Hotel and Attraction. The Globe of America is developing a classic training and plays for 3 stages - in three-stages. The Globe Academy will offer various classes in Acting Shakespeare including Voice, Movement, Fight Choreography, Clowning and Mask & Mime.

The First Stage of development begins January 15, 2005, with the Globe Academy for Dramatic Arts, dedicated to the training of theatre professionals and tomorrow's aspiring artists. The academy is bringing together experienced professionals to train actors on the basis of stage styles from Greek/Roman plays through Shakespeare, Commedia, Restoration and Contemporary styles.

For a complete course listing, information and fees please visit: QueenMary.com/GlobeofAmerica or call: 562.499.6646. The Second Stage will launch theatre for Families and Young Audiences with The Queen's Young Globe Company in the Royal Theatre in Spring 2005 under the direction of distinguished Playwright/Director James Engelhardt. The Third Stage begins in November 2005 with The Queen's Globe Shakespeare Company - a fully professional and experienced acting company presenting a 3-play subscription - to be presented in the Exhibit Hall and Boiler Room of the majestic and historic oceanliner.

A special twelve-week program designed for children will be offered on the QM by the Globe Academy starting January 22nd through April 9th. Four different class levels will be available for children in grades 1 through 12. These classes, directed by Actress Suzette Jamison, will prove instrumental in increasing confidence with fun exercises, expanding creativity and learning basic improvisation and acting techniques. For complete course information and fees, please see website QueenMary.com/GlobeofAmerica or call: 562.499.6646

"We're so grateful for the opportunity to bring the language and plays of Shakespeare to the Queen Mary. What we will do here is bring along the present generation and families into a magical world of transformation of ideas into words and action. We invite you to join us�, said David Fox-Brenton, The Globe of America's Executive Artistic Director. The Globe of America is a non-profit corporation founded and run by the same artistic management team that created the award winning and critically acclaimed California Shakespearean Festival in Visalia from 1976-81. Executive Artistic Director, David Fox-Brenton, is joined by his General Manager from that earlier enterprise, Ann Vermel.

Also re-joining the team as Associate Artistic Director, is veteran actor/director, J. Kenneth Campbell.A floating city awash in elegance, The Queen Mary in Long Beach, remains one of the most famous ships in History. The Queen Mary features 365 hotel staterooms, an elaborate Champagne Sunday Brunch, award winning restaurants and dining, a wedding chapel and 16 Art Deco reception salons for private celebrations, and exciting tours. For more information about the Queen Mary attractions, hotel and restaurants, the public may call: 562.435.3511 or visit www.queenmary.com. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water in Long Beach, California.

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The Queen Mary Sonia Sotello 562.499.1621 sonia.sotello@queenmary.com