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Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon & Roberts, P.C.

777 East 15th Street Plano, Texas 75074

(972) 424-8501 Fax: (972) 424-5619

John E. Gay David McCall*

Lewis L. Isaacks+* Sydna H. Gordon William J. Roberts*

John Douglas Burnside Robert T. Dry, III Barbara R. Hunt* Jennifer T. Pettit

J. Brantley Saunders* Mark A. Walsh

*Attorney-Mediator +Board Certified Civil Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Other attorneys not board certified as to specialization

presents

Cox Building Playhouse

May 20 - June 12, 2010

directed by Lisa Devine

Rover Dramawerks’ Season Sponsors

Lake & Lucas Joint Venture

The Dale Wasserman Foundation Plano Arts & Cultural Endowment, Inc.

Special Thanks

Everything in the Garden would not have been possible without the generous contributions of the following:

Our wonderful donors, season sponsors, and purchasers of program ads.

Please visit those businesses whose ads you see here and let them know you appreciate their support of the arts!

YOU, for being in our audience - with an extra special thanks

to our growing number of season ticket holders!

Please turn off all pagers, cellular phones, wristwatch alarms, and other noise-making devices. Thank you!

Rover's Mission Searching for treasures, new and rediscovered,

for theatre "off the beaten path."

Rover Dramawerks produces lost or forgotten works of well-known authors, revives excellent scripts that have suffered from lack of exposure,

and discovers unknown gems of the stage.

Assured Self Storage City of Plano Kim Conley Curran Tomko Tarski, LLP

The Dale Wasserman Foundation Dallas Costume Shoppe Dallas Theater Center Claude Diaz

Ron Eubanks Frisco Community Theatre Bill & Terrie Justus Lake & Lucas Joint Venture

Jeff Mabray Rich Machado Mid Century Modern Consignments Plano Arts & Cultural Endowment

Plano Stages Staff Pocket Sandwich Theatre James Prince The ReStore Schuler Shook Texas Commission on the Arts

Rover Dramawerks Donors

If we have failed to include you, please accept our sincere apology and let us know so we can rectify the situation.

Thank you ALL for your generous support!

Crusader - $10,000 and above Anonymous ▪ City of Plano ▪ Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon & Roberts, P.C. ▪

Haggard Property Group ▪ Plano Arts & Cultural Endowment

Trailblazer - $5000 to $9999 The Dale Wasserman Foundation ▪ Caitlin Schraufnagel ▪

Texas Commission on the Arts

Pioneer - $2500 to $4999 Anonymous ▪ Jason & Carol Rice

Explorer - $1000 to $2499 Jenifer Balch ▪ Bankruptcy Services, Inc. ▪ City of Richardson ▪

Curran Tomko Tarski LLP ▪ Premier Wines

Adventurer - $500 to $999 Anonymous ▪ Tim & Jane Birkhead ▪ Einstein Bros. Bagels ▪ Ron Eubanks ▪ Margo Lynn Hablutzel ▪ Chris & Martha Kosel

Guide - $200 to $499 Albertson’s ▪ AlphaGraphics ▪ Burke Asher ▪ BJ’s Restaurant ▪

Rebecca Bremer ▪ Nancy Corley & Barry Schneider ▪ Lea Courington ▪ Home Depot ▪ Bill & Terrie Justus ▪ Kirk & Leslie Justus ▪

Charisse McLorren ▪ Mary Millholland ▪ James & Patricia Mitchell ▪ Matthew & Paula Rosenstein ▪ Tom Thumb ▪

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Laurie Johnson ▪ Trish Jones ▪ Gerald & Gladys Justus ▪ Kroger ▪ Brian McCall ▪ Denise Merkle ▪ Mark Oristano ▪ Joe Parkinson ▪ Michael & Penny Rathbun ▪

Lynne Richardson ▪ Genevieve Rice ▪ David & Lisa Rosenstein ▪ Celeste Rosenthal ▪ Mark-Brian Sonna ▪ Richard & Nichelle Tuman ▪

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Scout - $50 to $99 Anonymous ▪ Assured Self Storage ▪ Linda Bross ▪ Laura Y. Burford ▪

Central Market ▪ John & Twylia Church ▪ Robin Coulonge ▪ Debra Davis ▪ Matthew J. Edwards ▪ Goodsearch.com ▪ Victoria Irvine ▪ Sonya Jones ▪

Charlotte Kolls ▪ Debbie Marshall ▪ Graciela Montani ▪ Bill Mercer ▪ Dana Riley ▪ Marc Rouse ▪ John & Betty Silander ▪ Bill & Shirley Wasserman ▪

Kim Wickware ▪ Jill & Scott Wilkinson

First Watch - $20 to $49 Amazon.com ▪ Anonymous (3) ▪ Ann-Marie Corley ▪ Alejandro de la Costa ▪

eBay ▪ Kegs & Barrels ▪ Krispy Kreme Donuts ▪ Edith Dulles Lawlis ▪ Lenny’s Subs ▪ Sasha McGonnell ▪ Donald McLaughlin ▪ Plano Community Charity ▪ Kelley E. Skidmore ▪ Verizon

Punch Card! The Punch Card gives you six tickets to any of the remaining shows, to be used however you like! You can bring five friends with you to one show, you can see one show six times - the combinations are endless, and it’s all up to you! It’s only $95, so save some money and get yours now! Come on. You know you want to!

It’s STILL Not Too Late... Even though Everything in the Garden is the fourth show of the season, Rover knows you won’t miss our last two shows, so we offer a Season Ticket

The Cast

Jenny........................................................................................Carol M. Rice Richard.....................................................................................Jarod Warren Jack...........................................................................................Matt Gunther Mrs. Toothe...................................................................................Mary Tiner Roger......................................................................................Parker Conley Beryl.............................................................................Kelly Moore Clarkson Chuck........................................................................................Manuel Cruz Gilbert............................................................................................Joe Porter Louise...........................................................................................Amy Wells Cynthia........................................................................Shannon Rasmussen Perry.......................................................................................Rich Machado

The Production Staff

Director …...................................................................................Lisa Devine Assistant Director/Stage Manager.…………...................Erin Marie Williams Producer………....…..…............................................................Terrie Justus Set Designer........................................................................Kimberly Corbett Costume Designer...……………………...………......................Suzi Cranford Hair and Makeup Designer.........................................................Claude Diaz Lighting Designer.………………..………………….............Michael Campbell Sound Designer.....................................................................Richard Frolich Properties Designer.….................…...............….…...................Dona Safran Light and Sound Board Operator.............................................Dane Gunther Hair and Makeup Assistant...................................................Pebbles Nugent Set Construction/Move-in....................................................Kimberly Corbett Bill Justus, Jason Rice Kim Conley, Ron Eubanks, Terrie Justus, Jeff Mabray Nic Pfost, James Prince, John Rodriguez Barry Schneider, Sasha Truman-McGonnell, cast Program.................……………………………………................Carol M. Rice Box Office………………………………….................................Kim Wickware Show Logo.............................................................................Mike Hathaway

Act I, Scene 1 - a nice day in fall, 1958 Act I, Scene 2 - six months later

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

Act II - a few hours later

PLEASE NOTE: Cigarettes will be smoked in this production.

Everything in the Garden is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc.

Who's Who

All summer long, Kelly's is "Bringing in the Summer Fun!" with a fun-for-all Beach Party! PLUS Every Friday, come on down to the LUAU! Special new drinks and good times on the outdoor patio. (Grass skirts optional. )

Michael Campbell is a product of the University of Texas Theater Program. After UT he spent two years as the repertory designer for Austin Shakespeare Festival and One World Theater. Show credits include Romeo and Juliet, Titus Andronicus, The Winters Tale, Julius Caesar (all ASF), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Border Voices, (Austin Area Theater Co-Op), A Christmas Carol (Austin Playhouse), Mack and Mabel (Theatre Three), the regional premier of Die Mommy Die and Valley of the Dolls (Uptown Players), the world premier of Weight (University of Texas Theater Department), Guys and Dolls, Big River, Rags, To Kill a Mockingbird, Cabaret and others. He also served as Lighting Designer for Branford Marcellus, Jerry Jeff Walker, Solas, Chicago Ballet, Ballet Austin, and more. He has been a part of many award winning production teams (two B Iden Payne Awards and two Austin Critics Table Awards) and received individual accolades (four Column Awards Nominations). This is his fourth show with Rover Dramawerks (My Way, Epic Proportions, and A Murder, A Mystery, and a Marriage). All the praise and glory goes to God with many thanks to his parents (for all their support) and his beautiful wife. Kelly Moore Clarkson is happy to be working with Rover Dramawerks again. She was last seen with Rover as Becky Fryman in Premiere! and The Best of One Day Only as well as One Day Only 12 and 13. She has also appeared as Mrs. Gloop in Allen Community Theatre's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as Mrs. Claus in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Kelly has extensive experience as a singer both as a soloist and choir member, most recently with the Allen Symphony Chorus. She is grateful, once again, to her husband and children who support her and love her.

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Please include a check made out to Rover Dramawerks with this form, and hand it to our box office manager. You can also pay with your credit or debit card while here at the theatre! Or mail to: Rover Dramawerks Attn: Season Tickets 521 J Place, Suite 629 Plano, TX 75074

Rover Dramawerks is proud to be the resident theatre company performing at the Cox Building Playhouse - 1517 H Avenue in Plano

and the Courtyard Theater - 1509 H Avenue in Plano.

(All plays and dates subject to change depending upon availability.)

Rover’s 11th Season When other regional theatres in the area are playing it safe, Rover Dramawerks is proud to announce our 11th Season.

Murder at the Orient Burlesque

by Carol M. Rice (World Premiere)

October 28 - November 20, 2010 at the Cox Building Playhouse

Morphic Resonance by Katherine Burger

January 20 - February 12, 2011 at the Cox Building Playhouse

One Day Only 16 February 19, 2011 at the Courtyard Theater

Sunday in New York

by Norman Krasna March 24 - April 16, 2011 at the Cox Building Playhouse

Becky's New Car

by Steven Deitz (Regional Premiere)

May 19 - June 11, 2011 at the Cox Building Playhouse

One Day Only 17 June 25, 2011 at the Courtyard Theater

Little Mary Sunshine

by Ray Besoyan July 14-30, 2011 at the Courtyard Theater

Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer

September 1-24, 2011 at the Cox Building Playhouse

More information will be coming soon about these exciting shows - a rarely performed musical spoof,

a revival of one of our most beloved and critically acclaimed plays, a world premiere by the author of Rover’s adaptation of

Around the World in 80 Days last season, and brand new and classic comedy,

complete with two of our (in)famous 24-hour play festivals!

Rover Dramawerks: Still Taking Chances

Parker Conley is a thirteen year old seventh grader at Pioneer Heritage Middle School in Frisco, Texas. This is his first production with Rover Dramawerks, and he would like to thank all the actors, Lisa, and Erin for being his supporting tour guides in this wonderful adventure. Parker has been in several productions with Anton Bucher at Pioneer Heritage, Lion and the Mouse (Mongoose in a Red Cap), School House Rock (George), Othello (Iago), The Readiness is All (Chad/Attendant) and King and I (Phra Alack). Parker hopes that this is the start of many more roles to come. Kimberly “Kacy” Corbett is a theatre consultant for Schuler Shook, designing a variety of spaces to house performing arts and worship functions around the country. Kacy stays current on the needs for these spaces through her freelance work as a designer and technician. She has worked for various companies as production manager, technical director, stage manager, designer, and technician. Her scenic design of You Can’t Take It with You at Garland Civic Theatre won a 2007 Column Award. Kacy is a MFA graduate of the Yale School of Drama and is an active member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT) and the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) Technical Standards Program. Suzi Cranford is working with Rover Dramawerks for the fourth time. Her designs were previously seen in Shakespeare in Hollywood, Around the World in 80 Days, and Epic Proportions. Suzi is the associate designer at Dallas Costume Shoppe. Manuel Cruz has appeared on stage with Teatro Dallas, Addison Center Theatre, and Dallas Theater Center, in a summer internship. This is his first appearance with Rover Dramawerks, and he will be seen in an upcoming Ambit Energy commercial. He received his BA Magna cum Laude in Communications with an emphasis in Theater at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and has been training with the Dallas Theater Center's Adult Education courses. Lisa Devine is the Associate Artistic Director for Rover Dramawerks and is an Artistic Advisor for the off-Broadway company Theatre East. Last October she proudly directed the off-Broadway New York Premiere of Eye of God. Her work with Tim Blake Nelson began with the Southwest Premiere of Eye of God at the University of Oklahoma. She directed the Midwest Premiere in Chicago for Profiles Theatre in Chicago, which enjoyed a 6 month run, received rave reviews and numerous Joseph Jefferson Nominations including Best Director. Highlights of her professional directing career include: directing several World Premieres, directing Tony Award winner John Cullum, modernizing a musical in conjunction with the Richard Rogers Estate, being mentored by Producer Max Weitzenhoffer, hosting playwrights Steven Dietz and Stephen Massicotte, as well as numerous production and teaching awards. A veteran director and acting coach, Lisa has directed and taught in Houston, Chicago, Norman OK, Philadelphia, and Dallas for 17 years. She is on faculty at Collin College. Claude Diaz is so happy to be working again for Rover, having previously worked on Rabbit Hole, Around the World in 80 Days, and Epic Proportions. He says: “After a long career in film and T.V., this is the best way to end my pro life. My thanks to Carol Rice and Rover.” A two time Column award winner, Richard Frohlich has designed sound for more than 50 productions at over a dozen area theaters since 2005. In 2001 he founded the award-winning Texas Radio Theatre Company. In addition to sound design, Richard is a video producer, graphic and flash animation designer specializing in vocational and training programs. He makes his home in Arlington, Texas with his wife Shannan and their three children.

Matt Gunther returns to the stage for another helping of Rover Dramawerks. He just can’t seem to push himself away from this table, it seems. Previous servings have been the recent Rabbit Hole, and from a few years back, Two Rooms. These have been salt and peppered along the way with a pinch or two of One Day Onlys. Of course, these sumptuous outings wouldn’t be possible without his wonderful wife Penny, who greets him at the door every day dressed in pearls and a smile, with a drink in one hand the paper in the other, as every dutiful wife should. God Bless America. Terrie Justus has been a part of the Rover scene since 2002, as a performer, properties designer, producer and board member. She has performed in Lady Windermere’s Fan, two productions of War of the Worlds, Greasy Spork at WaterTower’s Out of the Loop Festival, Little Footsteps, and The Runner Stumbles. She appeared in the title role of last season’s opening production of Veronica’s Room, for which she achieved critical acclaim, and was named one of the top ten performances of the year in Pegasus News. She served as producer for the regional premiere of Morphic Resonance, and last year for Days of Wine and Roses. Terrie has provided props for Claptrap, Spider’s Web, Love from a Stranger, Surviving Grace, The Runner Stumbles, and Star Spangled Girl. Born and raised in Northern California, Rich Machado backed into acting when he reluctantly accepted an invitation to audition for a church play. Since being bit by the bug, Rich has acted in multiple stage productions and countless “vignettes” with The Kings Players. He moved to Dallas in 2005 and has performed locally with The Core Theatre and Rover Dramawerks. This is Rich’s third time on the Rover stage, and he has yet to get his eye poked out.

Next Up For Rover Onstage...

July 15 - August 7, 2010 at the Cox Building Playhouse

Dilemmas With DinnerDilemmas With DinnerDilemmas With Dinner by Robin Robertsby Robin Robertsby Robin Roberts

You’re invited...to the worst dinner party on the planet.You’re invited...to the worst dinner party on the planet.You’re invited...to the worst dinner party on the planet.

The Rover Board of Directors

Jenifer Grace, President Barry Schneider, VP of Business Management

Jason Rice, VP of Production Laura Greer, Secretary

Carol M. Rice, Artistic Director Lisa Devine · Ron Eubanks · Terrie W. Justus

Michael Rathbun · Patsy M. Sadowski · Rick Tuman

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and has worked on film, television and theatre productions in Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, and Oklahoma. Most recently she was Asst. Hair/Make-up/Wardrobe for the upcoming film, Ticked-off Trannies with Knives, which premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. Having recently moved to Dallas, she is excited to work with Rover Dramawerks for the first time! Joe Porter has been involved in Dallas theatre for seven years. He's worked with the Mesquite Community Theatre, Rotunda Theatre, Garland Civic Theatre, Pocket Sandwich Theatre, and Frisco Community Theatre. His role in Everything in the Garden is his fifth appearance on the Rover stage, having appeared in the Rover productions of Woman In Mind, Surviving Grace, Veronica's Room, and Around The World in 80 Days. Shannon Rasmussen was most recently seen in TeCo's new play festival. Shannon has a BA in Arts and Performance from UTD and is currently pursuing her Masters degree. She has performed with the Dallas Children's Theater, Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Garland Civic Theatre, Richardson Theatre Centre, NM Productions, Frisco Community Theater, Collin College, and TWU. This will mark Shannon's Rover debut. Carol M. Rice is the Artistic Director of Rover Dramawerks, as well as one of the co-founders, and has been involved in some way with every show Rover has done. She most recently directed Rover’s hits A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage, Epic Proportions, Shakespeare in Hollywood and Gilligan’s Island: the Musical. Some of favorite acting roles include Susan in Woman in Mind (Rover), Gwyneth in Wrens (Bucket Productions), and Aquanessa in 20,000 Babes Beneath the Sea (Pocket Sandwich Theatre). She is especially thrilled to be revisiting Jenny again, having played the role in Rover’s premiere production of Everything in the Garden ten years ago. Carol is also a playwright, and Rover presented her World Premiere adaption of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days at the Courtyard Theater last March, and her adaptation of The Three Musketeers was recently published by Next Stage Press. Despite her absolute love of theatre, her favorite roles are Wife to best friend Jason and Mommy to Stephen and Scott. Dona Safran is very happy to be working with Rover for the first time. She has a B.A in Theatre from the University of Texas and has taken courses at HB Studio in New York and KD Studio in Dallas. She has acted for 11th Street Theatre Company, Bucket Productions, and acted and directed for Pocket Sandwich Theatre. She has given voice to space rangers for Texas Radio Theatre and nearly all the wicked witches for Slappy's Puppet Playhouse. Dona thanks her husband, Joe, for too many things to mention here.

Mary Tiner is in her first role at Rover Dramawerks. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in vocal performance from Southern Methodist University. She has performed in vocal recitals and opera throughout the United States, Canada and Austria. Mary’s other local stage experience includes the roles of Abby Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace at the McKinney Repertory Theatre and Mrs. Boyle in The Mousetrap at Garland Civic Theatre. She has maintained a private voice studio since 1980. She wishes to thank her family, friends, cast and crew for their love and support. After graduating from KD Studio Actors Conservatory Rover quickly became Jarod Warren’s home away from home, seeing his participation in several of their projects. On the side, he runs Branding Iron Films and is a senior writer for themoviepool.com. He is over-the-moon to finally be working with visionary director Lisa Devine and such an amazingly inspirational cast. His performance is dedicated to his Father. Amy Wells holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in vocal performance from UNT. This is her first performance with Rover Dramawerks. She has also worked at the Pocket Sandwich Theater, Lyric Stage, Casa Manana, Plano Family Arts, Garland Summer Musicals, Music Theater of Denton, Denton Community Theater, and Artisan Theater Center. “Thank you Carol, Lisa, Erin, and the cast for making this such a delightful straight play journey.” Erin Marie Williams is excited to work with Rover Dramawerks for the first time. She has a BFA in Theatre - Acting and Directing, Summa Cum Laude, from Sam Houston State University. She has worked extensively in the arts as a dancer, choreographer, jazz vocalist, dramaturg, event planner, and fundraiser. She will be getting married at the end of June and wishes to thank her friends, family, and most of all God who have made all of this possible.

Join Us! Rover Dramawerks is delighted to welcome you to the fourth show in our Tenth Anniversary Season, a Year of Premieres! We present six exciting mainstage shows and two One Day Only 10-minute play festivals every season, and we are elated about our continued growth in downtown Plano and North Texas!

Join us as we grow, won’t you? Volunteers make all of this possible. We are a business. We are an art. We are a community. If you have ever been a part of any of these things, you have the skills we’re looking for! Just give your contact information to the box office or a roving board member, or visit our website and click on “Contact Us.” You can also email Artistic Director Carol M. Rice at carol@roverdramawerks.com for more information or with kudos, questions, or concerns about anything Rover related, too!)

If you don’t have a lot of extra time, you can still help us out. Use GoodSearch.com when surfing the web (instead of Google or Bing), and Rover gets a penny per search. Use GoodSearch Shopping when you shop online, and we get a percentage of your purchase! You can also link your Tom Thumb Reward Card to Rover. Just fill out an application at the store including our account number, 10965, and we’ll get a percentage every time you buy groceries!

Most of all, though, we love it when you’re here in our audience. We need and appreciate your support and hope to see you again SOON. Be sure to make your tax-deductible donations and buy your season tickets! You won’t want to miss a thing!