Premiere Playhouse holds Dolly Parton costume contest
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Contestants are asked to show up in their best Dolly Parton costume, fill out a form, and have their photo taken to enter the contest, according to a Facebook post and press release.
Those participating will have the chance to win a Season 23 Mainstage Subscription package, ride on the pride parade float, and be crowned 'Queen Dolly.'
Voting will be done by TPP staff on June 9, and the top three Dolly's will be notified if they're advancing to the next round. These three winners will be invited to ride on the Playhouse's pride parade float on June 14.
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Online, the public can vote on who will win the title of 'Queen Dolly' from June 9 to 20, and the champion will be crowned on the Orpheum Theater stage, before the '9 to 5' show begins on June 21.
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