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the "NORMAN CONQUESTS" trilogy

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rnJJMlA HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN presents CAST Sarah ...... Jennifer Rhodes Reg ...... Richard Wharton JENNIFER RHODES Annie ...... Laura O'Bar UJ and Tom ...... George Carnes Ruth ...... Margaret Connelly RICHARD WHARTON Norman ...... Jack Rogers Understudy to Annie ...... Melba Mishler in The action passes in the garden of a Victorian vicarage-type house during a week -end in July.

ACT I ROUND AND ROUND Scene 1 Saturday 5:30 p.m. Scene 2 Saturday 9:00 p.m. THE GARDEN 10 minute intermission Act II By Alan Ayckbourn Scene 1 Sunday 11 :00 a.m. Scene 2 Monday 9:00 a.m.

Period - The Present Directed By: Jennifer Rhodes, Richard Wharton, and Melba Mishler perform through the MELBA courtesy of Actor 's Equity Association. Round and Round the Garden is produced by special arrangement with MARTINEZ-MISHLER Samuel French. PRODUCTION STAFF DENNIS CHRISTILLES Cl1_7.,i1.tiE.'1- of COSTUME DESIGNER cl/u1.tin JOAN MILLER IMPORTS• JEWELRY• ART MUSIC BOXES STAGE MANAGER LADIES AND MEN 'S COLOGNES EEL SKIN LEATHER GIFTS Cullen J. Ferguson JILL SINGLETARY GREETING CARDS AND GIFTS Regional Manager

SAVOY COURT SHOPPING MALL 7801 N. Lamar , Suite A113 JULY 23-AUGUST ·' ·-.4 521 E. 6th ST. Austin, Texas 78752 AUSTIN , T~XAS 78701 512/459-4125 ''THE COMPANY'' DIRECTOR OF THEATRE GUEST ARTISTS Donald W. Seay originated the St. Edward's University Mary Jennifer Rhodes began in New York where she spent five years Moody North en Theatre Summer Resident Company and has served studying, doing summer stock and appeari ng in Off-Broadway pro­ as an Associate Professor and Director of Theatre for four years. He ductions of "THE CRUCIBLE," "MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT ," and ''DONOGOO.'' Subsequent film and theatr e roles during her has appeared on the Northen stage as Thomas More in "MAN FOR career have taken her from New York to Los Angeles; Kent State , ALL SEASONS'' and as Rubin in ''DARK AT THE TOP OF THE Ohio to Bangkok ; and most recentl y to Mexico City - but she is real­ ST AIRS." Mr. Seay has directed the productions of "GREASE," ly an East Coast lady at heart and was especially happy to be back in "COME BLOW YOUR HORN," "SU MMER AND SMOKE" with New York last Fall where she appeared Off-Broadway, originating the Peter Bergm an, "THE GOOD DOCTOR," "CAMELOT," role of Margaret in a two-character play, "LESTER SIMS RETIRES "FINISHING TOUCHES" with Barbara Bosson, and "EQUUS ." TOMORROW." Before coming to St. Edward 's University, Mr. Seay served as a On the West Coast, her many stage roles include the slain Kitty tenured professor at the University of Wyoming. He also taught at Genovese in William Murray's provo cative ''WITNESSES;'' Lewis John Carlina's two-chara cter play "THE EXERCISE" (teaming with George Murdock); the the University of Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College. His pro­ premier of Oliver Hailey's " RED ROVER, RED ROVER" in which she originated the role of Nell; fessional credits include work with the McCarter Theatre , the Alley and George Furth's "SUPPORTING CAST" where she stood by and went on for Barbara Rush Theatre, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and the Erie and Joyce Van Patten. Playhouse. Mr. Seay holds an MFA degree from the University of Jennifer recently co-starred with Sherman Hems ley in the soon-to-be released comedy featur e, Minnesota and has completed all the work for his doctor ate except his "BENNY AND BUFORD," in which she plays a flambouyant French mystic/medium. disse rtation. She has guest starred and been featured in many television shows - among them ''LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE ," "GENERAL HOSPITAL ," "LOU GRANT," "JAMES AT 16," "JACQUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY" and most rec ently in the recurring role as Nicole's Mark Landis, Stage Director for "TABLE MANNERS," has mother on " FAME." Jennifer currently lives in Los Angeles with her dogs, Pete and Priscilla and her Siamese cat, served St. Edward's University as an Assistant Professor and Voice Sammy. She loves to get away to the mountains as often as possible . & Diction coach. Mr. Landis has directed the productions "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF '' with George Murdock , ''YOU KNOW I CAN'T Richard Wharton, a Chicago native , toured the United States - HEAR YOU WHEN THE WATER'S RUNNING," "COMPANY OF California to Florida with the National touring company - Alpha­ WAYWARD SAINTS" with Lew Horn, "MAN FOR ALL Omega Players performing in shows such as "THE DRUNKARD" SEASONS," "THE WALL BETWEEN" and "TARTUFFE" with and "LUV." He then joined The Free Street theatre touring com­ Graham Jarvis . Mr. Landis holds an MFA degree from Western Il­ pany based in Chicago as their sign language coordinator. Richard not linois University with an emphasis in Directing. He has worked exten­ only translated the three scripts ''THE THIRD DUCKLING, '' sively in both regional and Summer Stock theatre throughout the "RHYTHM OF THE CITY," and "HIGHER THAN THE RAIN­ Mid-West. In 1978, he was the Director of Educational programs for BOW," but also taught the entire company their parts. Other the Repertory Theatre in St. Louis, where he taught workshops in Chicago acting credits include Cletis in "LONE STAR" for the Travelight Theatre; Scrooge in "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" for Acting, Voice, and Movement. Mr. Landis has appeared in Northen Theatri cal Productions for Children ; Gruff in Steppenwolf Theatre's theatre productions of "SUMMER AND SMOKE" and "WHEN production of "THE LITTLEST ELF"; and recently Le Fleche in YOU COMIN' BACK RED RYDER?" "THE MISER" for the Immediate Theatre Company. He is current ­ ly a member of the Immediate Theatre. Regionally, Richard has performed with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in the produ ctions of "A CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY" and "HEDDA Melba Martinez-Mishler, Stage Directo r for "ROUND AND GABLER." "A CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY" is a collection of four Chekov one-act plays . ROUND THE GARDEN," is the Publicity Director/Ti cket Office Richard' s roles included playing the female lead, Natalya, in " THE BOOR" and an 18-minute Manager. After this summer season, Mrs . Mishler will become monologue titled "THE HARMFULNESS OF TOBACCO." His role in "HEDDA GABLER" was Lovborg. Business Manager for the Mary Moody Northen Theatre. Mrs. Richard may also be seen in various films and heard in work by the Nation ::il 0 , dio Theatre. Mishler holds an M.A. degree in Theatre . She has studied the "Live­ ly Arts'' in London, England through Ekerd College and has appeared in numerous theatre productions. Last year, she won an Austin Circle GUEST DIRECT OR of Theatre's best actress award for her performance in ''ROSE TAT­ Lee Adey, stage director for "LIVING TOGE THER ," is the Chair­ TOO.'' As director for the Austin's Plays for Living program, she has man of the Directing Area at the University of Minnesota, where he directed eight social plays that have been performed throughout has been a professor for thirteen years. Mr. Adey comes to St. Ed­ Austin's schools, groups, civic organizations, and churches. Last ward's with extensive professional credits in directing, administ ration year, Melba directed her husband's script - "GUARDIAN FOR and acting. Professional directing credits include: seven produc tions JOEY" for the Texas Attorney General's conference on child abuse. for the Chimera Theatre, three productions for Theatre !'Homme Representative directing credits include: "PER IOD OF ADJUST­ Dieu, two melodramas for Stage Players, Inc ., four original scripts for the office of Advanced Drama at the Universitv of Minne sota MENT," "PORTRAIT OF A MADONNA ," "WHO KILLED three children's theatr e productions for tile Pepper mint Tent, fou~ TYLER MOORE?" "SAME TIME NEXT YEAR," and "GIFT OF production s for the Oberlin Summer Theatre , and nine produc tions THE MAGI." for the Paul Bunyan Summer Theatre Playhouse. Before going to the University of Minneso ta, Mr. Adey was a theatre professor at Cornell University, and Southern Colorado State University . As an administrator, he has served as the Executive Director of the Phipps Center for th_e Arts, the Artistic Director/Production Manager for the Stage Coach Players, and Managing Director for the Paul Bunyan Playhouse . We hope you will join us in welcoming Mr. Adey to St. Edward's Universit y and the Austin com­ munity . George Brock is returning for a second season in the Summer Resi­ COMPANYDESIGNER dent Company as a Theatre technician. He has appeared on the Nor­ Dennis Christilles, Designer/Technical Director for "THE NOR­ then stage in the productions of "MAN FOR ALL SEASONS," "A MAN CONQUESTS," is a professor of Dramatic Arts at West COMPANY OF WAYWARD SAINTS," "COME BLOW YOUR Virginia Wesleyan College. This marks Mr. Christilles' second sum­ HORN," "GREASE," and "WHEN YOU COMIN' BACK RED mer with the Summer Resident Company at St. Edward's. He holds RYDER?" an M.A. degree in Theatre and has designed , acted, and directed many theatre productions. Recent directing credits include "TANGO," "CRIMES OF THE HEART ," "MASS APPEAL," "JUMPERS," and "THE CHERRY ORCHARD ." Designing credits include "BLITHE SPIRIT," "TARTUFFE," "THE GOOD DOC­ George Carnes is a recent graduate from the University of Col­ TOR," "SHOT IN THE DARK," "THREEPENNY OPERA, " and orado in Boulder. He holds a B.F.A . in Theatre and a B.A. in Political "ROOM SERVICE." Science. He has performed in the productions of "RA TS," "THE IM­ AGINARY INVALID," "BEYOND THERAPY," "THE MER­ CHANT OF VENICE" and "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU."

COSTUME DESIGNER Margaret Connelly is a recent St. Edward's theatre graduate and Joan Miller, Costume Designer for "THE NORMAN CON­ this is her second year with the Summer Resident Company. She QUESTS," has served as assistant professor/Costume designer for plans to attend graduate school in the fall. She has appeared in the St. Edward's Mary Moody Northen Theatre . She has designed the Northen Theatre productions of "LADIES AT THE ALAMO," costumes for the Northen Theatre productions of "GREASE," "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF," "GREASE," "A COMPANY OF ''CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF,'' and ''LADIES AT THE ALAMO.'' WAYWARD SAINTS," and "THE BOYFRIEND." Ms. Miller holds an M.F .A. (all but her thesis) from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Minnesota University. At U.T., she designed the costumes for the produ ction of " THE CONSTRUCT" with dance choreographer Lane Sayles which was performed at the Arena Theatr e in Washington D.C. and at the University of Texas . Jesus Dominguez is an Austin actor/technician. He is a member of She also designed the costumes for the U. T. production of the Plays for Living acting company and has appeared in the produc­ "BABYCAKES," a new script by Ted Shine. Joan constructed some tions of "IT WAS EASY, MY CREDIT WAS 'A' NUMBER ONE" of the costumes for the Austin movie ''FUTURE KILL'' (working ti- and "THE ROAD TO NOWHERE." This isJesus's first season with tle: Splatter) - a Ronald Moor e production. the Summer Resident Company.

University Theatre Staff/Teaching Faculty Chairman of Humanities ...... Anne Crane, Associate Professor Director of Theatre ...... Donald W. Seay, Associate Professor Publicity Director /Ticket Office Mgr ...... Melba Martinez-Mishler Karen Lane is a recent theatre graduate from West Virginia Voice & Diction Coach/ Wesleyan College, who plans to attend graduate school at Southwest Texas State University in the fall. She has appeared in the Wesleyan Assistant Ticket Office Mgr...... Mark Landis, Assistant Professor productions of "CRIMES OF THE HEART ," "TANGO ," "THE Costume Designer ...... Joan Miller, Assistant Professor l CHERRY ORCHARD," "OKLAHOMA," "GODSPELL," and Administrative Assistant ...... Janice Sampson "MAJOR BARBARA." Directing credits include "NO EXIT" and "THE MOUND BUILDERS." J. H. GRIGGS ANTIQUE FURNITURE Sale every day, 7 days a week. 85 years old & don't need much profit. 15,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques. ' Laura O'Bar is a recent St. Edward's University theatre graduate. Sell about 2 truckloads a week. She plans to attend graduate school this fall at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California. Laura has appeared in the Northen Tables, chairs, wardrobes, bookcases, Queen Anne furniture, Theatre productions of "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF" and Roll-top desks, China cabinets, sideboards, bedroom suites, "GREASE." hall trees, chests and more! See to Believe! 6614 N. Lamar 453-0059 Arnold Rodriguez is a theatre major at St. Edward's University and is from Los Angeles, California. Arnold has worked on the Northen Theatr e productions of "LADIES AT THE ALAMO," "CA T ON A HOT TIN ROOF,' ' and ''GREASE.'' He has worked with the staff at Capitol City Playhouse and at the Paramount Theatre. He is curr ently running lights for "LADY AND THE TRAMPETTES" at Liberty Lunch.

Jack Rogers is a senior acting B.F.A. major from the University of Texas . He has been in the upper division acting company at the University of Texas for two years. He has spent two years at Southern Methodist University in Dallas in their theatre program. Jack has appeared in the U.T. Theatr e productions of "INFERNAL MACHINE," "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, " and "COUNTING THE WAYS."

It hasn't been easy Living Together, no one has any Table Manners, Al Sanders is the Technical Director for the Gallery Theat re at and all we do is run Round and Round. Although, it's been a great sum­ Austin Community College. He has bee n a member and tre asurer of the Gallery Players for three years. Al has appeared in the produ c­ mer!! Thank You. tions of "IT'S SO SAD, SO SAD, WHEN AN ELF GOES BAD," "TWAIN BY THE TALE," "ONLY AN ORPHAN GIRL," and "LAST PIECE OF FLAT LAND."

Alan Ayckbourn's A Comic Masterpiece!!! Jill Singletary is a St. Edward's theatre major. This is Jill's first year with the Summer Resident Company. She appeared in the Nor­ then Theatre produ ction of "SUMME R AND SMOKE." She has stage managed the production of "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF ," and worked on the produ ctions of "GREASE," "A COMPANY OF WAYWARD SAINTS," and "MAN FOR ALL SEASONS." Photos by Brian Pankau Table Manners

David Williams is a sophomore theatr e major at St. Edward' s University. He :s working this summer as the ticket office assistant. David rece ntly appeared in "GODSPELL," and worked on the pro­ duction of "LADIES AT THE ALAMO."

Living Together Round and Round the Garden PRODUCTION STAFF NOTE TO OUR PATRONS Production Designer/Technical Director ...... Dennis Christilles Mary Moody Northen 's Resident Theatre Company welcomes you to Business Manager ...... Melba Martinez-Mishler another summer of exciting live theatre! Our Resident Company includes two outstanding professionals with extensive theatre training, and ten Costume Designer ...... Joan Miller students, actors, actresses, and technicians to perform and work with St. Stage Manager ...... ; ...... Jill Singletary Edward's University faculty on three summer productions. Student talent Set Construction ...... Al Sanders, George Brock, was selected on the basis of auditions and interviews, and were chosen Karen Lane, Arnold Rodriguez because of their talent, training and experience. Property Master ...... Arnold Rodriguez We hope you will share in the excitement of our Resident Company by Props Acquisition ...... Karen Lane, Arnold Rodriguez making ''THE NORMAN CONQUESTS ' ' trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn part of Wardrobe Assistant ...... George Brock your summer fun! Running Crew ...... Arnold Rodriguez, George Brock Light Board Operator ...... Karen Lane BECOME A THEATRE SOCIETY MEMBER! Sound Designer/Board Operator ...... Al Sanders Enjoy! Share! Join! Ticket Office Assistants ...... David Williams, Missy Keyes In the excitement of opening night! Karen Korzenko To become a member you need only be a House Manager ...... David Williams season ticket holder and make a minimum tax deductible contribution of $25. SPECIAL THANKS: Richard Moreno, State House Printing; Sunny Scott, Dave Worden, Carl Petty, Joe Powers, Austin South Plaza Hotel; Chappies; Carolyn Jackson, KBVO; KTVV, KOKE, Tim Williams, Dawn Baldwin, KTXZ, Cypress Hills Apartments, Cindy Williams, Angela Rodriguez, Jill Giles, Gary Cadwallader, Larry MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE Perez, Carola Summers, Jon Hawkins, Kelly Jones. 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