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Mary Moody N orthen Theatre for the Per£ ortning Arts presents

MARION ROSS in Neil Simon's CHAPTER TWO

June 16-28, 1981 MARION ROSS GENNIE), a gradu a e of San . Diego State University, became

e nationally known for her portrayal of Mrs. Cunningham on one of America's mo?.t popula r television series, . She wo n an Emmy nomination honoring her consistently fine perfor­ formances in the series, which will start its ninth season this fall and is con­ tin uously near the top of th e Nielsen ra tings . In recen t hia tu,s periods, Miss Ross . _ . guest -starred in · a CBS movie , SUR- VIV AL OF DANA; an ABC after-school special , WHICH MOTHER IS MINE? ; and the NBC mini-s f;:'ries , PEARL, as well as a two-hour LOVE BOAT special. She recently co-starred with Betty Davis and Howa rd Hess eman in an Expectmore. NBC movie, SKYWARD, which was directed by Ron Howard and pro­ duced by . Miss Ross follows that up ·_with the title role of BARBARA HALLBERG in Jii§' CityBank the pilot segment of a new ABC series, TRUE LIFE STORIES. ~~~~ MEMBER FDIC 9TH & CONGRESS

FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL ST. EDWARD'S UTOTEM WEST TEXAS DIVISION AT 444-8398 3000 SOUTH CONGRESS Across from St. Edward's

Satisfact ion - Our Coal ONE From 8 00 AM - 4 00 PM Mon - Sat • 1 2 Hour Laundr y Service on Shirt s • • Trous er s fro m 8 00 AM - 2:00 PM HOUR rJ . . ..,,.,, No 1- 613 Congress ...... 477 -4083 SERVICE ---""- ...... ~ No 2-1401 W Ben White ... 444-5000 SWUT OH£-HOUI DIY CUANHS The Cast Jennie Malone ...... MARION ROSS St. Edward'sUniversity George Schneider ...... Hart Sprager Leo Schneider ...... Hillary Garrett Faye Medwick ...... Elise Wagner Mary Moody Northen Theatre Stand-in for Miss Ross ...... Leslie Staser for the Perf ortning Arts Who's Who

HART SPRAGER (GEORGE) began his acting career at Stanford Univer­ presents sity. He performed in summer stock seasons at the Westport Country Play­ house in Connecticut and at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, appearing with Imogene Coca, Vincent Price and Tammy Grimes. He appeared as a continuing character on the George Burns and Gracie Allen television MARION ROSS series and worked as a story consultant with Warner Brothers and . His most recent local performance in the title role of ZORBA at in Center Stage won him the B. Iden Payne Award as the year's Best Actor in a Musical. Neil Simon's ELISE WAGNER (FAYE) is a sophomore theatre major from Frederick­ town, Missouri. She appeared last year in OUR TOWN and in the workshop production, THE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR WILLIE THE SHAKE. Elise was assistant director for the student festival play, THE CHAPTER TWO FROGS, in which she also held a minor role. with HILLARY GARRETT (LEO) is a sophomore acting major from Dresden, Tennessee. While at St. Edward 's, he has appeared in OUR TOWN, Hart Sprager as George Schneider CURIOUS SAVAGE and the student festival production of THE FROGS. Before coming to St. Edward's, Hillary played the part of Jonathan in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Featuring LESLIE STASER (STAND-IN FOR MISS ROSS) is a senior transfer student from Louisiana. Leslie has appeared in productions at Zachary Scott and Elise Wagner Hillary Garrett Theatre in the Rye, including H.M.S. PINAFORE and THE PHYSICISTS. Her local major roles include Inez in NO EXIT and Helen Alving in THE GHOSTS . Staged by GLENN von SCHLEICHER is guest Technical Director/Designer for the summer season. Before his graduation from St. Edward 's, he was Assistan t Edward Mangum Techn ical Director at Point Theatre in Kerrville , Texas. He has also served as Technical Director/Designer for College of th e Mainlan d in La Marque , Texas and Strand Street Theatre in Galveston. He recently completed work Settings Designed for th e University of Texas' new Performing Arts Center production of the By grand opera, DON CARLO. Glenn von Schleicher EDWARD MANGUM (DIRECTOR) established the theatre department at Sound Designed Lighting Designed Costumes Designed St. Edward's and four years later founded Mary Moody Northen Theatre . By By By Having drawn up the original design for another theatre he founded, Ken Thomas Edward Hanlon Susan Loughran (Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.), Mr. Mangum modeled Northen Theatre on somewhat the same concept and design . Since initiating the CHAPTER TWO IS PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT "star" system at Northen Theatre, he has directorially commanded pro­ WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. ductions with , , Mercedes McCambridge, Pernell Roberts, Bill Macy, Greg Morris, Stefanie Powers and Sonny Bono. ~ The Cast ~ Jennie Malone ...... MARION ROSS "Where fitting is a profession" George Schneider ...... Hart Sprager Leo Schneider ...... Hillary Garrett Highland Mall Northcross Mall Faye Medwick ...... ·..... Elise Wagner Westgate Mall Stand-in for Miss Ross ...... Leslie Staser 5517 Burnet The Ultimate Step- 2348 Guadalupe Who's Who SHOES HART SPRAGER (GEORGE) began his acting career at Stanford Univer­ sity. He performed in summer stock seasons at the Westport Country Play­ house in Connecticut and at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, appearing with Imogene Coca, Vincent Price and Tammy Grimes. He appeared as a continuing character on the George Burns and Gracie Allen television B. Lfl~©D«o~ ~D~~~ series and worked as a story consultant with Warner Brothers and Alfred V. 616 E. OL TORF 442-1492 Hitchcock. His most recent local performance in the title role of ZORBA at o. Bring Ticket Stub and Receive Special Deal Center Stage won him the B. Iden Payne Award as the year's Best Actor in a B. Musical. ELISE WAGNER (FAYE) is a sophomore theatre major from Frederick­ town, Missouri. She appeared last year in OUR TOWN and in the workshop production, THE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR WILLIE THE SHAKE. Elise was assistant director for the student festival play, THE FROGS, in which she also held a minor role. HILLARY GARRETT (LEO) is a sophomore acting major from Dresden, WAIT Tennessee. While at St. Edward's, he has appeared in OUR TOWN, CURIOUS SAVAGE and the student festival production of THE FROGS. Before you throw away that old hat , dress, suit or rocking chair, PLEASE Before coming to St. Edward's, Hillary played the part of Jonathan in CALL US. We are working at enlarging our inventory of costumes and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. stage furni tu re. If you have any old clothing , furniture, or bric-a-brac in LESLIE STASER (STAND-IN FOR MISS ROSS) is a senior transfer student reasonably good condition , we could use it to "dress" future St. Edward's from Louisiana. Leslie has appeared in productions at Zachary Scott and productions. Please call the theatre and let us know what you want to get Theatre in the Rye, including H.M.S. PINAFORE and THE PHYSICISTS. Her local major roles include Inez in NO EXIT and Helen Alving in THE rid of and when we could pick it up. Your contributions, which are tax de­ GHOSTS. ductible, will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Telephone 444- GLENN von SCHLEICHER is guest Technical Director/Designer for the 8398 or 444-2621, at ext. 324. summer season . Before his graduation from St. Edward's, he was Assistant Technical Director at Point Theatre in Kerrville, Texas. He has also served as Technical Director/Designer for College of the Mainland in La Marque, PLAYBILL ADVERTISING Texas and Strand Street Theatre in Galveston. He recently completed work for the University of Texas' new Performing Arts Center production of the One of the best ways to let the public know about your place of business grand opera, DON CARLO. is to advertise in a theatre playbill. More than 2,000 patrons attend each EDWARD MANGUM (DIRECTOR) established the theatre department at engagement of a show here at St. Edward's theatre. If you wo_uld like_to_ let St. Edward's and four years later founded Mary Moody Northen Theatre. them know about the cafe just down the street or the special ty prmtmg Having drawn up the original design for another theatre he founded, shop that does wedding invitations, call Elise Wagner at 444-8398 to place (Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.), Mr. Mangum modeled Northen your ad in our next program . Theatre on somewhat the same concept and design. Since initiating the "star" system at Northen Theatre, he has directorially commanded pro­ ductions with Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Mercedes McCambridge, Pernell Roberts, Bill Macy, Greg Morris, Stefanie Powers and Sonny Bono. OPENING JULY 7! Thegood Joe Stein & Betty Camden 's ~ Bank of Austin R~~~~-~ I C South Hilarious Musi cal Comedy business Congress at Oltorf. (512) 447-4411 Member FDIC . THE BELLS ARE RINGING bank. starring GRANT GOODEVE Summer Theatre Staff from Director of Summer Theatre ...... Edward Mangum 0 -. Eight Is Enough" Director, Costume Designer ...... Susan Loughran Technical Director-Designer ...... Glenn von Schleicher Executive Secretary ...... Kim Benson Actor-in-Residence ...... Hart Sprager Assistant Costume Designer ...... Doris Lindblom TICKETS AVAILABLE Playbill Editor ...... Lisa Maranto AT THE Playbill Business Manager ...... Elise Wagner BOX OFFICE Box Office Manager, Ass't. Playbill Editor ...... Jane Sylvester NOW!

Production Staff

Assistant to the Director ...... Hillary Garrett Stage Manager ...... Robin Davis OPENING JULY 28! Assistant Stage Manager ...... Tina Jo Garrison Assistant to Miss Ross ...... Bonna Cummings The Bittersweet Story of Master Carpenter, Sound ...... Ken Thomas Property Mistress ...... Martha Patino THE PRIME OF Assistant Property Mistress ...... Judy Cummings Lighting Designer, Electrical ...... Edward Hanlon J MISS JEAN BRODIE l Costumes ...... Nicole Farmer Scenery ...... Debbie Bennett, Bonna Cummings, Chris Stilley starring Lights ...... Debbie Bennett, Dianne Nathey, Hillary Garrett SUSAN LOUGHRAN Additional Box Office Crew ...... Linda Collman, Lori Fagan, Pepper Minton, Mike Goerhing and Patricia D' Angelo TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE Marion Ross, EdwardMangum, Susan Loughranand Hart Sprager NOW! appear throughthe courtesy of Actors Equity Association NTOWN SKYSCRAPER,

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