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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," "Fantasy Island," "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 Los Angeles. 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 California. 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 United States 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 . Smoking and refreshments in the Lobby only. The use of photographic or recording devices is not permitted. 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 In addition, all season subscribers, as a bonus, will be invited to attend free of charge directing class plays produced the weeks of December 6 and May 9. Productions and dates subject to change. ORDER FORM D I wish to order ____ season tickets (good for three productions to the 1982 summer series) @ $16.50 each. $3 OH D I wish to order ____ season tickets (good for five productions to the 1982-83 fall/spring series @ $26 each . 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