ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY THE MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE Presents

GODFREY[AMBHIDGE . in ROOMSERVICE OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 24, 1976 GODFREY CAMBRIDGE ( Gordon Miller) Laughter is Godfrey Cambridge's business and FranklinCares his pleasure. His working motto is "Laugh to keep from crying" and it works. He's kept audiences from crying with a wide range of successful show business activities, including About Austin motion pictures, theatre, television appearances and night club dates. AO.. His movies include "Cotton Comes To Har­ ~F:l,~· lem," "The Watermelon Man," "Biscuit Eater," *** and "Come Back, Charleston Blue." He's Th~t's why we're guested on every television show from "Sesame Street'' to "Police Story," and saving more as a stand-up comic he's played the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Mr. Kelly's in , The Century Plaza in , and most recently, The Cellar than money. Door in Washington, D.C. Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge was born in City. He migrated from British Guiana to Nova Scotia and eventually back to New York. Mr. Franklin Savings Cambridge graduated from Flushing High School in , New York and Association believes that the strength also studied at the College of the City of New York. Mr. Cambridge began of our future rests work in Broadway and numerous odd jobs to help him up the ladder of suc­ on our heritage ... and that cess. nothing of value should be wasted. County Historical Survey Committee He is currently involved in continuing succession of more starring roles That's why we saved the Radkey for our work with the Radkey House. in films and television. I louse and remodeled it for use as our And the response we get from other It is with the greatest pleasure we welcome Godfrey Cambridge to the West Branch. And we have restored people who care as much about Austin Mary Moody Northen Stage and St. Edward's University. the Walter Tips House as our New as we do. South Congr1.:ss location. We appreciate the encouragement. Authentic restoration involves a lot We'll continue to serve Austin through more than some new wiring and a few local investment an

By REESE'SBAR-B-Q John Murray and Allen Boretz ACROSS FROM ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY Staged by

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SCENES The entire action takes place in Gord on Miller 's room in the White Way Hote l, somewhere off Times Square, Ne w York. ACT I A Friday Afternoon. ACT II Noon of the following day. ACT III Scene 1 - Five Days Later . Evening Scene 2 - One hour and fifteen minutes later . Please, smoking and refreshments in lobby only. Actor 's Equity Associa­ tion strictly prohibits the taking of photographs or use of recording de­ vi~es during the performance.

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I Rob Byrne Gregory Wagner ...... Peter O'Rourke J Jeff Belker Sound Operator Simon Jenkins ...... ·...... Leroy Clementich Brad Silverlight Timonthy Hogarth ...... Byron Owens Dr. Glass ...... Ken Morrison Bank Messenger ...... Nate Thomas Mrs. Warburton ...... Chris Erickson Production Crew Senator Blake ...... Charlie Collins House Detectives ...... Jeff Belker Marie Aloisio Kimi Dakour Tim Macht Stand-in for Mr. Cambridge ...... Johnny Lopez Jack Armstrong Laurie Friedman Valerie Noyes J eananne Arzabaecher Don Gade Anne Nuhn Walter Bosau Sarah Garcia Robert Orr Our servic e Elizabeth Bowes Dee Ann Gropp Chief John Red Fox Cynthia Brewer Corinne Hernandez Russell Rogers is soanelhing Rob Byrne Mary Ellen Horrigan Glenn von Schleicher Will Casey Rene Johnson Patty Shahan lo lalk aboul. i Teresa Chavarria Chrysis Juried Brad Silverlight Shelley Chester Emily Kelley Beverly Swartz Gary Coll Valarie Kimbell Nick Tramonte, III ~~rnk Greg Cortelyou Betsy Kline Debbie Wright Deni Cowles Christie Lemmon Kevin West

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Bruce Young (Joseph Gribbl e) is a The a tre Art s major at St . Edw ard 's Univ ersit y. H e was last seen in "Journ ey to th e Da y" with Stubb y Ka ye. Mr . Youn g has a lso wor ked with Ja ckie Coogan , Leif Eri ckson, M ercedes M cC ambrid ge, G reg M orris, D onn y M ost Member of Ford Rent A Car System and Al Lewis. He found ed th e BAY Austin Dan ce Co. whi ch will be performing lat er 111RENT·A·CAR I this month . Cars For The STARS Provided By Tim Russ (H arr y Binion ) is a juni or Theatr e Arts major from Sac ramento , Californi a . H e was last seen in "Th e Ca ve D v.·ellers" with Al Lewis . H e has also work ed with with Ja ckie Coogan , Lyle Talb ot, Leonard Nim oy, Sal Min eo, M erced es M cCambridg e, D onny M ost, Greg M orris and Stubby Ka ye. Curr entl y he is doing a television series for Channel Nine . A-J LEASING COMP ANY 56th Street at Airport Boulevard Steve Buckley (F aker En glund ) was last seen in "Journ ey To Th e D ay" with Stubb y Phone 452-0286 Ka ye. H e is from Bathurst (N. S. W. Australia ) and is curr ently on 12 month s stu dy leave fr om th e N .S.W. D epa rtment of Ed uca tion·. His primar y sta ge app earan ces have bee n in th e roles of Wa ng in "Th e Goo d Person of Setzuan Barn ey" and in "Th e Sum­ "An Affiliate of Leif Johnson Ford" IllRENT-A-TRUCK J me r of th e Sevente enth D oU," and Peter in "Th e Whit e She et of th e Fam ily." M r. Buckle y has also direct ed children 's theatre.

Robin Ann Carter ( Christin e Marlow e) is a soph omore Th eatr e Arts major from M adi­ son, N ew J ersey. She is making her stage debut on the North en stage. Miss Carter has wor ked with Eileen Heckart , Leif Eri ckson, Mercedes McCambridge, and Greg M orris. Sh e also worked this summer at the Point Theatre in Ingram, Texas.

Rick Caraballada (Leo Davis ) is a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Buffalo, N ew York. He has worked at the Buffal o Theatre Workshop in New York and Lockport 's K enan Center. Mr. Caraballada has worked with Leif Erickson , Mercedes McCambridge, G reg Morris, Donny Most , Stubby Kaye and Al Lewis . He has studied voice with James D eiotte of the Chicago Sy:nphony Chorale and was a member of the National Thespian Society in 1972.

Emily Kelley (Hilda Manney) is a sophomore Th eatre Arts major at St. Edward's Uni­ versity. She has worked with Leif Erickson, Mercedes McCambridge and Greg Morris. She appear ed as 'Bessie Watty' in "The Corn Is Green " with Eileen Heckart and worked with the Point Theatre this summer. She won best actress at the University Interscholas­ tice League One Act Play Contest .

Peter O'Rourke ( Gregory Wagner) has recently joined the St. Edward's University The­ atre faculty as our Technical Director. He has worked with the Montana Repertory Theatre, and in New York where he operated his own summer stock theatres, directing and producing over forty productions. On the west coast , Mr. O'Rourke designed for the Seattle Repertory and worked with ABC and CBS Television. He has toured na­ tionally with James Whitmore in "Will Rogers, U.S.A." and has also completed a lec­ ture tour with TV personality Dick Cavett . A graduate of University at San Francisco and Fresno, Mr . O'Rourke has previously taught at Arizona State University. We welcome Mr. O'Rourke with great pleasure to the St. Edward 's Theatre faculty and stage.

Johnny Lopez (Stand-In for Mr. Cambridge and House D etective) was last seen on the Northen sta ge in "The Cave Dwellers " with Al Lewis. He was stand-in for Mr. Morris, Bill Macy , Lyle Talbot , Pernell Roberts and Al Lewis . Mr. Lupez has appeared with '"'At First State Bank our people make YOU FIRST,, Pat O 'Brien , Mercedes Mc-Cambridge , John Saxon, Leonard Nimoy, Stefanie Powers, Ed Nelson and Sal Minco. 3828 South First 444-6671 Things THE PIT - RICHARDJON ES of which great EA TI NG OUT IS FUN - ESPECIALLY AT !'THE PIT" reslauranls are made. PHONE: 444-2272 DINING ROOM SERVICE AND ORDERS TO GO

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Director of Theatre ...... Edward Mangum Great limes. Faculty ...... Marily n McDonald An d at Sena tor Ph og g fie ld 's that me ans g reat dini ng, d rinks , dancin g a nd d ec or Peter O 'Rourke a ll at the same pla ce in orde r t9 g ive you the g rea te st nig ht ou t on the town Bil Pfuderer .available in Austin . Join the Senat or tonig ht. You 'll dine ex quisitely am ong the political dec or of turn -of-the-century Americana . Then , enj oy the excitement ne xt door at the Senator 's club . Student Staff

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Shop Foreman ...... Brian Stuart SPECIAL ACKNQlf/LEDGEMENTS Production Manager ...... Bruce Young Gingiss Formal Wear 300 Hancock Shopping Center , Rev . & Mrs. Playbill Editors ...... Jeanne Beechwood Konrad Kelley , Casey O H ara, Brent Patton , Modern Furniture Rental, Patrick Crawford 8131 N . Interregional High way, House of Lights, Trish Calhoun, Bill Cre amer , Cliff Fort Flowers, Southwest ern Bell Telephone Comp any, Austi n Taxidermist , Braw ley Rents, Inc., 8818 Shoal Creek Blvd. The FIRST NIGHTERS is an organization formed to promote and support The Theatre Arts Program further development of the Theatre Arts Program at St. Edward's University. As members of this unique organization, FIRST NIGHTERS have an oppor­ A Unique Experience tunity to attend events with the "star performers" during their stay in Austin, and to participate in exclusive opening night festivities for every production. The cost of membership is $50 per person (or seat). Proceeds raised will assist St. Edward's is the only university in the United States which offers students the University in bringing to campus the highest quality professional actors professional theatre on campus with top professional actors from television, and actresses. For further information, call the Office of Public Information stage and film. 444-2621 - ext. 205. No other university in the country offers its students the professional theatre Current members are: program St. Edward's University does, and the coming season will add even M / M C. Wesley Allen Mrs. Frank M. Holloway M / M Perry Rose more luster to the program. M/M Thomas Backus , Jr. Dr / M James F. Hood M / M Henry Scarborough Dr / M G. R. Beiter Mrs. G . M. Houston During the past four and one half years, St. Edward's students majoring in M / M Harold Scherz Mrs. L. W. Blanchard M/M Dean Johnston M / M F . Ralph Schneider Theatre Arts have had an opportunity to work with guest stars such as Mer­ M / M Jack T . Brown Mrs. Gertrude Kelly Dr / M John P. Schneider cedes McCambridge, John Saxon, Pat O'Brien, Pernell Roberts, William Shat­ Mr. Doug Burton Dr/M John Kolsti M / M John Schuler ner, Leonard Nimoy, Stefanie Powers, Julie Adams, Carl Betz, Peter Breck, Mr. John Bustin* Mrs. Mary Koock M/M Fred Scott Mrs. C. N. Chapman Mrs . Harold Lawrence Jackie Coogan, Frank Sutton, Bill Macy, Sal Mineo, Ed Nelson, Eileen Heck­ Ms . Nancy Seibert Mr . William Creamer M / M Lowell Lebermann M/M C. W. Smith art, Leif Erickson, Greg Morris, Donny Most, Stubby Kaye, and Al Lewis. Mrs. Lowell Coy Dr/MD. D. Linam Mrs. B. E . Summers Mr. Don Cox The Theatre Arts teaching staff at St. Edwards feels this sort of exposure to Mr. Earl Lockhart Mrs. Janine Torigian M / M Malcolm Ferguson M / M A. J. Maloney M / M Ernest C. Waagner professionals offers invaluable learning experience for students. The staff Mrs . Gethrel Franke Mrs . Tommie Manderson Dr / M Ed White works on the premise that theatre departments can no longer afford to graduate Mr. and Mrs. Steven Furr 11iss Margaret Manderson M/M John Wolf amateurs. St. Edward's is in the forefront of .training professionals and it ex­ Ms. Car:nen Gamboa Mrs. Trudy McCown Mrs. Carolyn Jackson* M / M Roy Gladson Mrs. Lucile Morley pects to stay there. Mrs. Mary Moody Northen* M/M Balie J. Griffith Mr. Bil Pfuderer Anyone interested in further information about the program should contact & children M/M M. M . Ragsdale M/M J ac L. Gubbels the Director of Admissions, St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress, Aus­ M/M Gene Richardson * Honorary Members tin, Texas. -PLAYBILL FABRICS The finest in fashion, uprolstery, draper ADVERTISING - and other unusual fabrics ()pen until 8pm. Mon-Sat 38th& Lamar Over 4,000 theatre-goers attend each major show at St. Edward's Uni­ versity Theatre. If you are interested in advertising in the St. Edward's University Theatre playbill please contact Jeanne Beechwood and/ or Patrick Crawford, editors. 444-8398 FALL/SPRING 1976-77 SEASON

ROOM SERVICE By John Murra y and Allen Boretz One of the great comedy successes of all time. October 12 - October 24, 1976

THE SERPENT By Jean-Claude van Itallie The Obie Awar d Wi nning tour de force of contempor ary impro visational theatre based on the Book of Genesis

December 3-4 - December 10-11, 1976

THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS By Carlo Goldoni An 18th century classic comedy of two frustrated pairs of lovers whos affairs are worked out for them by a spate of delightfu l characters. Febru ary ?5-26 - March 4-5, 1977

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE By Tennessee Willi ams One of Mr. Willi ams' most celebrated and successful plays which ranks as one of the greatest in our theatre. The Box Office is now open. Reservations can be made by calling 444-8398 or 444-2621, Ext. 260.