~~i ~~ St. Edward's University ~ presents "''>4o ~ ~;..t. ~ SONNYBONO 2 = in = a== ~ THE OWL = >- =r,, = AND 2 THE = ~ ==e: PUSSYCAT >- r,,= = By Bill Manhoff -c = =e: r,, July 1-13, 1980 = Staged By Mr. Bono 'l 'd RESTAURANT , , I'S\ I Sheraton-Crest Inn "J. FIRST AND CONGRESS • AUSTIN, TEXAS • 478-9611 Happinessis. Maternity Store NEW & RESALE in Sizes 3-20 Bring this ad for 10% discount thru Sept. 1st. South of Oltorf Tues day thru Saturday Across from Bank of Austin 441-9878 10:00 a. m. to 5:3 0 p.m . THE CAST Felix .. .... ... .. ............ ..... ..... .. ... ...... ... .. ... .... ....... ..... ... ... SONNY BONO Doris . Ellen Black Understudy to Mr. Bono .. .......... ...... ... .. ...... ...... ... .. .... ...... Kevin Phinney SCENE The Place : An apartment in San Francisco . ACTI After Midnight ACTH Scene 1: The next morning. Scene ·2: Four o'clock that afternoon. Scene 3: The next morning . Scene 4: Two o'clock the following morning . Scene 5: The following evening . Scene 6: Three weeks later . ACT III One week later Appearing as Victor will be: Fred Zimmerman, Shieda Rastegar, Simon Reynolds, Richard Johnson and Steven Carpentier. Appearing as the neighbors will be: Ruth Straw , Mary Scheitinger, Constance Campbell, Sharon Round , Paula Jowanna and Virginia Johnson. There will be a ten minute intermission after each Act . Please - smoking and refreshments in the Lobby only . The actors request that patrons refrain from taking photographs or the use of recording devices during the performance. If you wish to Advertise in the Theater Playbill, Call 444-8398 Ask/or Playbill Editor, French Cuisine & Libations Continental Steaks, Fish & Chicken Entrees Kevin Phinney Crepes, Quiche & Delightful Pastries . Open 11 a.m. (lntil Midnight. Open early-Sat~ Sun . (9 a.m .) for Breakfast Open late till 2 a m , Fri. & Sat nights at 'The Bakery' for pastry 310 East 6th. PLAYER'S PERSONALS SONNY BONO (Felix) is a multi-talented entertainer whose show business credits include record production, acting, singing, and now directing. Mr. Bono began his career as the producer of recording artists like Little Richard and the late soul singer, Sam Cooke. He later became an assistant to Phil Spector, lauded as one of rock musicdom's most innovative producers . During this period, Mr. Bono produced Jackie DeShannon's hit version of "Needles and Pins," while simultaneously working with such diversified performers as Vikki Carr, Glen Campbell and Liza Minelli. He penned "You Better Sit Down, Kids," which was a hit for all three stars. He also wrote "Koko Joe," a hit for the Righteous Brothers. But it was first with his wife, Cher, that Sonny Bono was cast into the public limelight. Their recording of "I Got You, Babe," which capitalized on Cher's powerful alto voice, sold over three million copies. Other singles, "The Beat Goes On," "Bang Bang," and "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done," solidified Sonny and Cher as major creative forces in the avant garde '60s music scene. After appearing in a motion picture, GOOD TIMES, Sonny and Cher embarked on a five year reign as first family of prime-time television in the CBS hit variety program, THE SONNY AND CHER COMEDY HOUR. After their divorce in 1975, Sonny and Cher continued to perform live and on television. They had just completed a successful season reunion on CBS when they announced that they would be permanently splitting up the Sonny and Cher act. Since that time, Mr. Bono has appeared in ESCAPE TO ATHENA with Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, Elliot Gould and David Niven. He was featured in episodes of FANTASY ISLAND and LOVE BOAT, and ·has recently completed a made-for-television film, Irwin Shaw's TOP OF THE HILL, in which he co-stars with Wayne Rogers, Elke Sommer, Jose Ferrer and Adrienne Barbeau. By Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. ELLEN BLACK (Doris) is a Junior acting major from Dallas, Texas. She has been featured in. productions of IOLANTHE and PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE with Gene Rayburn. She also appeared in the student production, RAVENSWOOD, as well as LIGHT UP THE SKY with Marcia Wallace , and J .B. with Adam Wade and Carol Bruce. Miss Black is also credited with behind the scenes' work on VERONICA'S ROOM and St . Ed's most recent presentation, DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER, starring Martin Milner. KEVIN PHINNEY (Understudy to Mr. Bono) is handling his first acting assignment since high school in THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Principally a critic of film, theater and music, Mr. Phinney's work has appeared in several national and regional magazines. He is working at St. Ed's this summer with hopes of broadening his background. An aspiring playwright, Mr. Phinney figures that more people will remember his graduation better if it falls on the same day as Armageddon. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT marks two very special occasions tonight on the Mary Moody Northern stage. Mr. Sonny Bono is not only the 50th guest star to appear at St. Edward's , but is making his directorial debut here as well. When the Mary Moody Northen Theater first opened its doors on March 12, 1972 with William Shatner in DOES A TIGER WEAR A NECKTIE, few people could have anticipated the incredible growth of the theater program in eight short years. Consistently, the students and faculty at St. Edward's have struggled not only to make the theater department respected as one of the top theater schools in the United States, but to provide patrons with truly enjoyable performances. In addition to our fine amateur casts, audiences have been treated to such diverse performers as, Leonard Nimoy, Mercedes McCambridge, Pernell Ro­ berts, Sal Mineo, John Carradine, Noel Harrison, Donny Most, Stephanie Powers, Greg Morris, Michael Cole, John Schuck, Jan Sterling, Godfrey Cam­ bridge and our most recent guest, Martin Milner. What that means in terms of acting experience is equally invaluable. Students are allowed to see the intricacies and nuances of professional actors, as well as establish contacts with the professional world unavailable anywhere else. In simple terms of arithmatic, if a student comes to St. Edward's as a freshman, he or she has the potential of working with 25 stars in a four-year period. That is the kind of experience that has already put our graduates to work on stages from New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between. Our past eight years have been filled with many successes, but we are deter­ mined not to rest on them alone; for our patrons and our students, the best is yet to come. Satisfaction - Our Goal ONE From 8 :00 AM - 4 :00 PM Mon - Sat 2 Hour Laundry Service on Shirts HOUR Trousers from 8:00 AM - 2'.00 PM No 1-613 Congress . .. .. 477-4083 SERVICE No 2-1401 W Ben White . .444-5000 SWEETON£-HOUI DIY CLEANHS Member of Ford Rent A Car System I RENT·A·<:ARI Cars For The STARS Provided By A-J LEASING COMP ANY 56th Street at Airport Boulevard Phone 452-0286 ~AnAffiliate of Leif Johnson Ford,, PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant to the Director Stage Man ager Light Board Operators J. Brian Springer Ruth Straw Sharon Round Steven Carpentier Stud ent Stage Manager Box Office Managers Con stance Campbell Mary Scheitinger Linda Collman Assistant Stage Managers Costume Crew Edward Mang um Susan Loughran, Susan Loughran Light Design Fred Zimmerman William J. McMillin and Sharon Round House Manager / Playbill Set and Lights Supervisor Kevin Phinney Simon Reynolds Sound Design Props Supe rvisors Fred Zimmerman Constance Campbell Virginia Johson Box Office Staff Virginia Johnson, Sharon Round, Sue Constan McMillin, Linda Collman and Steven Carpentier. S d L · ht C et an 1g s rew THE COMPANY Ellen Black, Constance Campbell, Steven Carpentier, Richard Johnson, Virginia Johnson , Paul Jowanna, Kevin Phinney, Sheida Rastegar, Simon Reynolds, Sharon Round, Mary Scheitinger, Brian Springer, Fred Zimmerman , Sue Constan McMillin, Don Hall and Clark Beach. WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE The kind assistance and invaluable services of: Furniture Leasing of America, Distributors Appliance Inc. , Houston Trunk Factory, E-Z Pawn Shop, the dedi­ cated work of the McMillins, all occupants of the House, everyone who ushers, and the Milners. who made hard work good fun. Where Fitting is a Profession SHOESTORES, INC. 807 Congress Avenue Westgate Mall 5517 Burnet Road Headquarters for Capezio Dance Footwear and Accessories The Ultim ate Step by Karavel -- 2348 Guadalupe PROFESSIONAL STAFF Director of Theatre ....... ........... ... Peter O'Rourke Directing, Playwriting , Theatre History . .... ... Edward Mangum Costume Design, Acting .. ... .. ...... .. .. Susan Loughran THEATRE STAFF Department Secretary, Public Relations ..... ... Zelma Richardson Assistant Technical Director, Shop Foreman ...... Simon Reynolds Box Office Manager, Group Sales ..... : ... Mary Scheitinger Assistant Costumer ...... .................... Ellen Black Playbill Editor . ... ...... .. ............ .. Kevin Phinney FINAL SHOW OF THE SUMMER SEASON JULY 22 - AUGUST 3 She Stoops to Conquer Starring the St . 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