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The Gloria Peter Theater SeriesThe Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition Gloria Peter was a woman of wit, charm, intelligence, and great creativity.
Gloria quickly became a community asset wherever she lived. While raising four children, she served as Camp Fire Girl leader, Den Mother for Cub Scouts, volunteer in the "FISH" program (emergency help), Sunday School teacher, Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Forest City Chapter, Republican Committee Chairperson, supporter of the Fresh Air Fund and Meals on Wheels and lead the Women's Fellowship of the First Baptist Church in Ithaca. In Arecibo Gloria was organist and a choir member at the Presbyterian Church and a hospital volunteer. From 1975 to 1987 Gloria worked for the Admissions Office of the Cornell Graduate School of Management, a job she found highly satisfying. Following her move to Aurora in 1972, Gloria focused her energies on the Aurora Free Library, the Morgan Opera House, The Thursday Club, The Fire Department Auxiliary and her position as secretary and six time Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star DeWitt Clinton Chapter. She and George mentored and housed many youth and young adults, nieces and nephews and continually hosted "fresh air" families. Their beautiful home was made available to friends and neighbors and many community groups. Gloria's longstanding interest in theater found many outlets. For the Bicentennial of the Constitution, she wrote and directed the play, "New Roof", which was first staged at the Morgan Opera House. She also performed a leading role in "Miss Lulu Bett," a ground breaking play of social realism by an American woman playwright, and wrote numerous skits and plays for various organizations. At the time of her death, June 22, 2005, she was working on an historical novel about the life of Aurora's notable Edith Morgan. Her spirit and enthusiasm continue to inspire those whom she touched. The Gloria Peter Theater Series was established in 2006. |
A new look is coming! The Morgan Opera House plans to launch a redesigned web site later this spring which will feature exciting events and performances planned for the summer and fall. Until then, to stay current on the latest developments, ‘like’ us on Facebook. Also, we have retired the full season brochure and will mail postcard announcements for up-coming performances and events. Anyone wishing to receive email reminders should send us a message at morganopera@yahoo.com to join our growing list of loyal audience members, supporters and fans.
All of us at the Morgan Opera House hope that you will find many occasions to join us this season. We look forward to welcoming you in person. |
Created: June 13, 2006. Last updated: April 14, 2013May 5, 2012 by K. Wikoff. Designed by
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