starring PETERMARK RICHMAN and featuring HARTSPRAGER directed by DONALD W. SEAY

Mary Moody Northan Theatre APRIL27 - MAY 9 St. Edward's University Iii is a world resplendentin excellence A world that expands our horizons As easily as it uplifts our hearts It is the world of the Perfonning Arts And we are pleased that you are sharing Part of it with us

First City National Bank of Austin 9th and Congress A FIRST CITY BANCORPORATION MEMBER MEMBER FDIC© 1981FCBOT A NOTE TO OUR PATRONS Welcome to our production of "Equus," the final production of our 1981-82 major season, starring Mr. Peter Mark Richman. Mr. Richman, along with all the guest artists who have appeared on our stage, is here because we in theatre believe our program is dualistic in nature . It em­ braces the responsibility of providing its students with the basic training, education and experiences necessary for the pursuit of potential theatre careers in either professional, educational or community theatres. Secondly, the theatre embraces the responsibility of providing its stu­ dents with the knowledge and abilities to live full, rewarding and produc­ tive lives. The dual nature of the theatre program seeks to develop and graduate student artists who are sensitive, aware and total human beings . Our program is grounded in classroom training as well as performance, observation and association with theatre professionals. We will continue to bring guest artists from the world of professional theatre to appear on stage with faculty and students. We believe that by exposing our stu­ dents to qualified professionals in production and by providing them with demanding but exciting and meaningful classroom training and ex­ perience, we can come closest to realizing our stated philosophy. To accomplish our goal, we will need the continued support of all of you who have been so generous with your time, energy and contribu­ tions, but more than this, it is imperative that we increase the base of our support. We extend an invitation to all of you to become more active­ ly involved in the important and exciting work of the next ten years. Donald W. Seay Director of Theatre

A LOOKAHEAD Under the able leadership of Program Director Donald W. Seay, the St. Edward's University Theatre Program will be implementing many excit­ ing innovations in the coming years. One example is the new Women's Plays and Playwrights Program. This program plans to produce in January a new play by a woman playwright featuring a cast of women characters and dealing primarily with women's issues. The guest playwright, chosen after an extensive selection process, will be on campus during the re­ hearsal process, work with cast and director and see her play come to life on stage. The program has already won the endorsement and support of Dr. Gladys Crane, the President of the Women's Theatre Program of the American Theatre Association and promises to win further national rec­ ognition for the St. Edward's Theatre Program. Besides exemplifying St. Edward's concern with the women's movement and women's issues, the new Women's Plays and Playwrights Program adds yet another show to our full season and increases the diversity of the theatre's offerings. ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST Peter Mark Richman comes to St. Edward's after com­ pleting his second season as Blake Carrington's attorney on the hit series, "Dynasty:' Drawing from a phenomenal well of experience on the Broadway stage, motion pictures, theatres, and television, Mr. Richman is one of this coun­ try's most sought after actors. His over 450 television appearances have included, "Hart to Hart," "," "Vegas," "Incredible Hulk," "Dallas," "Charlie's Angels," and "Galactica." He had a re­ curring role as Chrissy's father on "Three's Company" and starred in the mini-series, "Blind Ambition." His first New York appearance was in "End as a Man:' Other Broadway shows included "Hatful of Rain," "Masquerade," and "The Zoo Story," in which he did over 400 performances. Motion pictures have included "Friendly Persuasion," "Black Orchid," "The Strange One," and "PSI Factor." Recently Mr. Richman starred in "The Owl and the Pussycat" in Atlanta and the long-running hit "Hold Me" at the Westwood Playhouse in . Along with his acting abilities, Mr. Richman is also recognized as a writer and painter. Noted art critic Richard Simon referred to him as "a Renaissance Man" in referring to one ,of Mr. Richman's recent one-man shows at the Crocker Museum in Northern . ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Donald W. Seay makes his directing debut at St. Edward's University with this production of "Equus:' The dymanic new Director of the St. Edward's Theatre Pro­ gram brings to the program a solid balance of professional and academic experiences. His training and · involvement have covered every aspect of theatre at professional, educa­ tional and community levels. Mr. Seay joined the St . Edward's faculty in fall 1981 as Artistic Director and in January 1982 was named Director of Theatre. He had previously served as a tenured profes­ sor at the University of Wyoming and had taught at the University of Southern Colorado, the University of Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College. He has worked professionally with the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the Alley Theatre and the Erie Playhouse . Mr . Seay holds a Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MFA degree from the University of Minnesota where he has completed all the work for a doctorate except the dissertation . As the recipient of two grants, he was also able to study and travel in France, England, East and West Germany, Finland, Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. The St. Edward's Theatre Program Director has served on the boards of the Albany County Fine and Performing Arts Council, the Wyoming Theatre Associ­ ation, the Rocky Mountain Theatre Association and the Institute (Continuedon page 9)

4 ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY THEATRE PROGRAM

presents uus

by Peter Shaffer

starring PETERMARK RICHMAN

and f ea tu ring

HART SPRAGER

directed by

DONALD W. SEAY

Set designed by JIM CARROCCIO Costumes designed by SUSAN LOUGHRAN Lighting and Sound by ELENA RONQUILLO

5 The Cast (in order of appearance) Martin Dysart, a psychiatrist ...... PETER MARK RICHMAN Alan Strang...... CHRISTOPHER SILVESTRI Nugget, Horseman ...... KEN THOMAS Nurse ...... MARIAN ALBRIGHT Hester Salomon, a Magistrate ...... PEPPER MINTON Dora Strang, the mother ...... NINA KARICK Frank Strang, the father ...... HART SPRAGER Harry Dalton, a stable owner ...... EVAN JOHN KELLEY Jill Mason ...... MARGARET JOHNSON Six actors who appear as horses...... KEVIN MONTGOMERY ERIC SHEPHARD CHRIS JANOVSKY MARK VETTERLING GREY WOODYEAR MICHAEL STACK Stand-in and assistant to Mr. Richman ...... HEATH BRITAIN Understudy f_or Alan ...... ERIC SHEPHARD Understudy for Hester and Dora...... MARIAN ALBRIGHT Understudy for Jill ...... LAURA MAKAY Peter Mark Richman, Susan Loughran, Edward Mangum and Hart Sprager perform through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Thanks to Mr. Alton Laws at J.C. Penney for assistance in costuming Mr. Richman.

SCENES

The Time is the Present. The main action of the play takes place in Rokeby Psychiatric Hospital in Southern England. The play is divided into numbered scenes, indicating a change of time or locale or mood. The action, however, is continuous. The play is in two acts with a IS-minute intermission .

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6 ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE Announces its 1982-83 Season THREE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE

3 Plays - Summer Series (June-August) 5 Plays - Fall/Spring Series (October-May) 8 Plays - Full Series (June-May) PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT ...... Student Production by Tennessee Williams June 8-20 FINISHING TOUCHES ...... Guest Artist to be announced by Jean Kerr June 29-July 11 THE MOUSETRAP ...... Guest Artist to be announced by Agatha Christie July 20-August 1 CAMELOT ...... Student musical October 5-17 DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ... Guest Artist to be announced by William Inge Nov. 9-21 or Nov. 16-28 WOMEN'S PLAY AND PLAYWRIGHT ...... Guest playwright PROGRAM January 25-February 6 TARTUFFE ...... Guest Artist to be announced by Moliere March 8-March 20 THE CRUCIBLE ...... Guest Artist to be announced by Arthur Miller April 26-May 8

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Readers of plays, as distinguished from spectators, cannot escape try­ ing to imagine plays in performance . Peter Shaffer in his notes on "Equus" goes to unusual lengths to assist the reader in this task. Until a film version of "Equus" appeared in 1977 all productions were copies of the original London production . The London production was directed and designed to emphasize the playing of a play. It sought not the illu­ sion of reality but rather the reality of illusion and because of this the audience was forced to use its imagination to fill in the visual and emo­ tional gaps in the stories . Though we have made no attempt to copy the London production (an impossible task as it was performed on a prosce­ nium stage) we have attempted to accomplish the same ends. We invite you, the audience, to advance imaginatively toward the revelation and perhaps the solution - of a mystery .

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8 WHO'S WHO IN PRODUCTION JAMES E. CARROCCIO (Scenic Designer) served as assistant art director during the 1980 -81 season of ABC Television shows, including "Soap," "Benson ," "I'm a Big Girl Now, " and "It's A Living :' He has been involved in scene design for the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Los Angeles Shakespeare Festival. SUSAN LOUGHRAN (Costume Designer) is a native New Yorker now in her third year on the St. Edward's theatre arts faculty. Ms. Loughran has worked in Regional, Off-Broadway and Dinner Theatres throughout the country. She most recently designed the colorful costumes for the St. Edward's Tenth Anniversary production, "The Taming of the Shrew:' ELENA RONQUILLO (Lighting/Sound Designer) comes to St. Edward's with a wide range of experience in all aspects of theatre arts. Most re­ cently she served as program director for the New Orleans Museum of Art . LAURA LYNN MAKAY (Assistant Director, Understudy to Jill) is a senior directing major from Erie, Pennsylvania . She has portrayed such memor­ able characters as Daisy Mae in "Li'l Abner"; Kid in "Roar of the Grease­ paint"; Emily in "Our Town," and Raina in" Arms and lhe Man:' She has also appeared in "Taming of the Shrew," "1968," "Music Man,"" A Doll's House," "J.B.,"" A Yard of Sun" and "Iolanthe:' This marks her farewell production at St. Edward's. CRAIG KANNE (Stage Manager) is a sophomore Theatre Arts major. At St. Edward's he has appeared in "Our Town," "Frogs," and "The Lady's Not for Burning," "Sticks and Bones," and" Arms and the Man," working with Noel Harrison, Sandy Dennis and Alan Feinstein. WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST MARIAN ALBRIGHT (Nurse, understudy to Dora and Hester) is a senior acting major from Galveston . Previous roles include stand-in for Marie Louise in "My Three Angels, " chorus member in "The Roar of the Grease­ paint, The Smell of the Crowd," and Miss Krumholtz in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:' Miss Albright was last seen in the Trans Act Theatre production of "Willie the Shake" starring Steven Fromholz. HEATH BRITAIN (Stand-in for Mr . Richman) has appeared in numerous productions at the San Antonio Fine Arts Center as resident actor. He has also served as set designer, assistant director and house manager for that organization. Mr . Britain has worked with the Harlequin Dinner Theatre in San Antonio and as a professional mime and clown . MARGARET JOHNSON (Jill) is a junior acting/directing major from Nashville, Tennessee. She has worked with Richard Vath, Katherine Houghton and Yvonne DeCarlo . She last appeared at St . Edward's in "The Lady's Not for Burning" with Sandy Dennis .

9 NINA KARICK (Dora Strang) is a sen ior acting/directing major making her debut on the Mary Moody Northen stage . She has vast technical ex­ perience with emphasis in stage management . Most recently she was stage manager for the Tenth Anniversary production of "The Taming of the Shrew ." Other productions include "The Lady 's Not for Burning" and "Doll 's House:' EVAN JOHN KELLEY (Dalton) has appeared in the St . Edward's produc­ tions of "Our Town" as Simon Stimson and "Light Up the Sky" with Marcia Wallace . He also appeared in the student internship production of "Frogs Celebrate Life." PEPPER MINTON (Hester) is a sophomore acting major from Oklahoma City. She was a member of "The Phoenix Players" touring company and has worked with several Oklahoma City theatres. At St . Edward's she has appeared in "Our Town" and in the Student Activities Council pro­ duction of "The Star Spangled Girl." She also appeared in last semester's production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:' ERIC SHEPHARD (Understudy to Alan) is a junior English major cur­ rently residing in Hutto. He makes his return to the Northen stage fol­ lowing a two year hiatus with the campus newspaper, the Hilltopper, as section editor. CHRISTOPHER SILVESTRI (Alan) is a freshman acting major from Woodridge, Illinois. "Equus" marks his third appearance on the Mary Moody Northen stage this season. He was last seen in "The Taming of the Shrew" with Tim Matheson and appeared in " Arms and the Man" last fall. Past productions include "The Fantastiks," "Tartuffe," "Thieves Carnival" and "Barefoot in the Park:' HART SPRAGER (Frank Strang) began his professional acting career in summer stock appearing with Vincent Price, Tammy Grimes and James Coburn. He was a continuing character on the Burns and Allen series which can currently be seen nightly on cable channel 11. Work behind the cameras after that included serving as a story consultant with Warner Brothers TV and Alfred Hitchcock, producing and directing documentary films, and teaching film production at the University of . Texas. In 1979 he returned again to acting and since then has appeared in films, television commercials and theatres in Texas and around the coun­ try . He is now completing his second stint as St . Edward 's Artist-in­ Residence . An author as well as an actor, Mr , Sprager's novel, A Delivery of Ice Cubeswill be published this year by Thorp Springs Press. KEN THOMAS (Nugget, Horseman) is a junior from Cleveland, Ohio. He was last seen as the reporter in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie:' Other St . Edward 's credits include "J.B.," "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd," and understudy to Grant Goodeve in "Bells Are Ringing:' '

10 UNIVERSITY THEATRESTAFF Director of Theatre ...... DONALD W. SEAY Publicity/Public Relations ...... ANGELA SMITH Ticket Office Manager ...... ZELMA RICHARDSON Assistant Ticket Office Manager...... VIRGINIA JOHNSON Costume Designer ...... SUSAN LOUGHRAN Scenic Designer/Technical Director ...... JIM CARROCCIO Lighting/Sound Design ...... ELENA RONQUILLO Artist-in-Residence ...... HART SPRAGER Costume Assistant ...... DORIS LINDBLOM Technical Assistant ...... DEBORAH HARRIS Ticket Office/Publicity Assistants ...... MARK VETTERLING CHRIS SILVESTRI Theatre Secretary ...... JUDY ROBINSON TEACHING FACULTY Full Professor ...... EDWARD MANGUM Associate Professor ...... DONALD W. SEAY Instructor ...... SUSAN LOUGHRAN - Lecturers ...... •... JIM CARROCCIO LAURA DRAKE ELENA RONQUILLO HART SPRAGER WAYSYOU CAN HELP In order for the St. Edward's Theatre Program to continue to offer quality theatre to the St. Edward's campus and the Austin community and to implement new ideas and innovations we need your support. We invite you to consider membership in the new St. Edward's Theatre Society by giving of your time as a volunteer. Society members help us by working in the theatre ticket office, serving as hostesses on performance nights, arranging receptions, assisting in subscription drives, publicity and public relations, addressing, mailing, telephone duty, and assisting in some limited production work. ! If you feel you can help us in any of these areas, please call 444-8398 f or leave your name at the ticket office. f l For those who may not have time to serve in a volunteer capacity, we invite your support through financial contributions. As a volunteer or financial contributor, we welcome your involvement . Categories of Support: Friend...... $25-$49 Contributor ...... ·...... $50-$99 Donor ...... $100-$249 Sponsor ...... $250-$499 Benefactor ...... $500-$999 Patron ...... $1,000 up Your contribution is tax deductible. 11 Satisfaction - Our Coal 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 SWEETONE-HOUI DIY CLEANllS

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