SAVOY TAKES TO THE.......FIELD?

In the True Spirit of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Topsy Turvydom, Savoy Makes a Move from the Academy Stage to the Field at the Linc to Sing the National Anthem

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 17, 2004 -- Philadelphia's own Savoy Company, the oldest amateur theater company in the world dedicated to the production of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, will take to the field at the “Linc” to sing the National Anthem on Sunday, January 2, 2005.

As the Eagles take on the Bengals for the team’s season home finale, Savoy will make its debut appearance at Lincoln Financial Field. Savoy was selected by the Eagles from a group of more than 400 soloists, duos and groups to sing the National Anthem at a coveted Eagles’ home game.

“We are truly honored to have been selected to help kick off the Eagles’ last home game of the season,” said Mark Chiacchiere, president of the Savoy Company. “Gilbert and Sullivan are known for their wit, humor and their world of Topsy Turvydom. It seems only fitting that a group dedicated to the works of G&S has an opportunity to take to the stage with a twist -- moving from our traditional setting of the Academy of Music to the field at the Linc. From one Philadelphia tradition to another -- this is truly thrilling.”

Under the leadership of “quarterback” Kath Scipione, conductor, the roster for game day includes:

• · Curt Alexander -- Philadelphia, PA 19148-2217
• · Linda Marie Bell -- Philadelphia, PA 19128-3634
• · Robert Penn Biron -- Philadelphia, PA 19102-4216
• · Eugene A. Bolt, Jr. -- Philadelphia, PA 19146-1124
• · Patricia Callahan -- Philadelphia, PA 19147-2013
• · Mark D. Chiacchiere -- Philadelphia, PA 19102-4341
• · Barbara L. Davis -- Philadelphia, PA 19103-3117
• · Patricia Enright – Glenside, PA 19038
• · Treacy Higgins -- Wayne, PA 19087
• · Peggy Flynn -- Philadelphia, PA 19106-3750
• · Craig F. Foster -- Ardmore, PA 19003
• · Simon N. Jenkins -- Audubon, PA 19403-2564
• · Judy Jenkins -- Audubon, PA 19403-2564
• · Sara Jenkins -- Audubon, PA 19403- 2107
• · Anthony V. Mannino -- Philadelphia, PA 19102-4212
• · Susan Miller – Fort Washington, PA 19034-0086
• · Lisa A. McCormick --Jenkintown, PA 19046-3214
• · Jefferson M. Moak -- Philadelphia, PA 19118-2801
• · Brendan O'Brien -- Bala-Cynwyd, PA 19004-1814
• · Richard Shapp – Merion Station, PA 19066-1439
• · Dina M. Silver -- North Wales, PA 19454-3641
• · Kevin H. Strauss -- Merion Station, PA 19066-1410
• · Kath Scipione -- Malvern, PA 19355-9625.
• · Matt Vogel – North Wales, PA 19454-3641
• · Catherine Wilson -- Philadelphia, PA 19118-3930

The Savoy Company, a non-profit organization that has produced one show each year to benefit local charitable organizations for more than 100 years, has a rich local tradition of performing at Longwood Gardens and at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. For 2005, Savoy’s 104th season, the company will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers,” May 27 and 28 at the Academy of Music and June 10 and 11 at Longwood Gardens.

Past members have included film star Nelson Eddy, Metropolitan Opera soprano Margaret Harshaw and Broadway star Wilbur Evans. Made up of Philadelphians that work in a variety of industries and professions, the company was selected by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the “top 15 unexpected spots to meet your match." For more information visit www.savoy.org.