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NOV 8 1979

4 St. Edwards University " ~> St. Edwards University ~ presents ~;..t. Marcia Wallace

IN LIGHTUP THE SKY BY

MOSS HART

Featuring

ETHELUfTl£

Directed by

Thomas Graves Scenic Design Light Design Felipe Macias Jorja Mangrum Costume Design Susan Loughran

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South Co ngr ess at Olt o rf. Phone 44 7-44 I I. Member FDIC. THE CAST Frances Black MARCIA WALLACE Miss Lowell ...... Tracy Sherman Carleton Fitzgerald ...... Timothy Macht Owen Turner ...... William J. McMillin Stella Livingston ...... Ethel Little Peter Sloan ...... Brad Dunker Sidney Black ...... Timothy (C.P.) Glennon Sven (the masseur) ...... Jeffrey Clarke Irene Livingston ...... Ellen Black Tyler Rayburn ...... Will Casey William H. Gallegher ...... Fred Zimmerman Airport Deputy . , ...... Felix G. Garcia III Shriners ...... Clay Goodwin Ken L. Melamed Ray Robert Lee J.J ...... Evan John Kelley Understudy to Miss Wallace ...... Sheila Stansbury Understudy to Miss Little ...... Paula Jowanna

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless specifically announced at the time of the performance .

SETTING The living-room of Irene Livingston's Ritz-Carlton Hotel suite in Boston, Mass., 1948.

ACTI 5:30 p.m.

ACT II 11:45 that evening.

ACT III 3:30 a.m . the next morning.

There will be a twelve minute intermission after Acts I and II.

Please - smoking and refreshments in lobby only. Actor's Equity Association striclty prohibits the taking of ph otographs or the use of recording devices during the performa ~ce . \

Marcia Wallace, Thomas Graves, Susan Loughran and Peter O'Rourke appear through the courtesy of Actor's Equity Association. If you wish to Advertise in the Theatre Playbill, Call 444-8398 Ask for Playbill Editor, French Cuisine & Libations Continental Steaks , fish & Chicken Entrees Timothy Macht Crepes, Quiche & Delightful Pastries. Open 11 a. m. until 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. WHO'S WHO MARCIA WALLACE (Francis Black} was born on November 1 in Creston, Iowa. She attended high school in her home town and then went on to Parsons College where she earned a bachelor's degree in Drama and English and also received her teaching credential. After college she went to New York to become an actress. As an actress-typist in New York, she typed the script for HELLO DOLLY. Professionally she has appeared in Summer Stock ~ productions of , BORN YESTERDAY, A Marcia Wallace STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and BRIGADOON, be- sides being a member of the improvisational comedy group THE FOURTH WALL. Most famous for her role as Carole Kester on THE SHOW, she has also guested on such series as COLUMBO, LOVE AMERICAN STYLE, BEWITCHED and THE LOVE BOAT. Miss Wallace appeared with Diana Ross in LADY SINGS THE BLUES, and has recently been a regular on the celebrity panels of THE and THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES. Having resumed her live theatre work she has starred in THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, LUV, and played all three female roles in THE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS .

ETHEL LITTLE(Stella Livingston} having been involved in Austin theatre for over 20 years, was recently honored by the Austin Circle of Theatres for her work in local community and educational theatre. Among her many credits are THE MOUSETRAP, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, CHILDREN'S HOUR, DEATH AND TRIAL and JOURNEY TO THE DAY.

TIMOTHY (C.P.) GLENNON (Sidney Black) recently completed a run of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Fiesta Dinner Playhouse in San Antonio. A junior Theatre Arts major, some of his St. Edwards credits include productions of NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH with Noel Harrison, SAY HELLO TO DADDY with Michael Cole, MY THREE ANGELS, JULIUS CEASAR and IOLANTHE.

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EUEN BIACK (Irene Livingston) a Texas native recen tly appea red in THE PRISONER OF 2ND AVENUE with Gene Raybu rn. The junior .Theatre Arts major has also pe rformed in IOLANTHE and the mus ical LIL' ABNER.

TIMOTHY MACHT (Carleto n Fitzgeralt) played Dr. Rank in A DOLL'S HOUSE with Katharine Houghton . A fourth year Acting major, Mr. Macht has also appeared in MY THREE ANGELS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENE D ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM with John Schuck, BORN YESTERDAY with Broderick Crawford, THE FIREBUGS with Jordan Charney, THE MOUSE ­ TRAP with Robert and Antony Alda and THE FANTASTICKS with John Carradine .

BRAD DUNKER (Peter Sloan) a freshm an Theatre Arts major from Morse Bluff, Nebrnska , is mak ing his debut on the Northen stage.

WilJ.. CASEY (Tyler Rayburn) played Marryin' Sam in LIL' ABNER an d appeared with Carol Bruce in VERONICA'S ROOM during our Summer season. A senior Theatre Arts major , some of Mr. Casey's other cred its include TOBACCO ROAD with John Carradine, SAY HELLO TO DADDY with Micha el Cole , THE FIREBUGS with Jordan Charney and MY THREE ANGE LS

WillJAM J. McMllLIN (Owen Turner) a senior Theatre Arts major will be graduating in December. As an actor he has appeared in A YARD OF SUN , LIL' ABNER and SHENANDOAH with Allan Jones . Mr. McMillin was Robert Aida's understudy in THE MOUSETRAP and won a B. Iden Payne Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his performance in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM with John Schuck.

TRACY SHERMAN (Miss Lowell) a native of England now transplanted to Shalimar, Florida is a junior Theatre Education major. While making her acting debut in LIGHT UP THE SKY, Miss Sherman has worked backstage for several productions, including A DOLL'S HOUSE and NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH.

FRED ZIMMERMAN (William H . Gallegher) was a stage manage r for A DOLL'S HOUSE and has appeared in TOBACCO ROAD with John Carradine , NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH with Noel Harrison and A YARD OF SUN .

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THOMAS GRAVES (Director) Associate Professor of Drama , was last seen as Torvald Helmer in A DOLL'S HOUSE with Katharine Houg hton . At St. Edwards , Mr. Graves has appeared in VERONICA 'S ROOM with Caro l Bruce and THE PRISONER OF 2ND AVENUE with Gene Rayburn . He has appeared on Broadway in CALIGULA , in the National Touring Company of INHERIT THE WIND and Off-Broadway in THREEPENNY OPERA and THE BOYFRIEND . Directo rally he has commanded productions of ALL MY SONS, OTHELLO , HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES , THE GLASS MENAGERIE and BORN YESTERDAY starring Broderick Crawford.

PRODUCTION STAFF

As st. Director Stage Manage r Asst . Stage Manager Davia Rene Joh nson Gary Co ll Felix Garcia

Production Assistants Margie Glennon Mich~el Goehring

Light Board Operator Asst . Costumer Sound Technician Anne Marie Flanagan Margie Glennon Diane Ojeda

Props - Linda Collman, Laura Makay, Michael McCoy, Virginia Johnson .

Costumes - Debbie Gaughan, Cathy Nelson, Mary Scheitinger , Julie Edgcomb.

Set and Lights - Diane Ojeda, Anne Marie Flanagan, Barbara Kopp , Clay Goo dwin, Ken Melamed , Clark Bea ch, Robert Lowe ll, Richar d Lemen .

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