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This play is produced with special permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

For Online Viewing October 23-25:

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Directed by Bill Rhoten

The Cast

Laura Wingfield ………....….. Madeleine Makay Tom Wingfield …………………… Ben Rosewell Amanda Wingfield ……….…….. Sheryl Sullivan Jim O’Connor ………………… Andrew Williams

“Glass Menagerie” original theme music …. Patricia Bell

Cast Biographies

Madeleine Makay (Laura Wingfield)—Madeleine

returns to the Theatre Rocks! stage with this, her

fifth production. She has worked with director

Rebecca Perry on three productions: Sleeping

Beauty, A Little Princess, and backstage on An

Orphan's Adventure. She played the "Ghost of

Christmas Past" in director Lisa Rosewell and Kate

Vega's adaptation of A Christmas Carol directed by

Lisa Rosewell. She recently played “Lilly” in Bill

Rhoten’s Mojave at The Core Theatre. This season

at Theatre Rocks!, she also was honored to work as

the assistant director and play a traveler in The

Trip to Bountiful. Bill and Suzanne have opened

many opportunities for her and she hopes to work

with them many more times in the future.

Ben Rosewell (Tom Wingfield)—Ben’s first

theatrical experience was in his church’s

children’s Christmas musical. Ben fell off the riser.

Years later, having recovered from that experience,

he worked as a stagehand for a Bill Rhoten

production. His first role under Rhoten’s direction

was “Bo,” the eager young lover in Bus Stop. Ben

has appeared as “Richard the Lionheart” in The

Lion in Winter and the “Foreman” in Twelve

Angry Men. He holds the distinction of having

originated roles in five Theatre Rocks! world

premieres: Mojave (and its recent reprisal at The

Core Theatre), Hyer House, My First Date, an

original adaptation of A Christmas Carol, and,

most recently, Forever.

Cast Biographies

Sheryl Sullivan (Amanda Wingfield)—Sheryl has worked with Theatre Rocks! since its inception and for many years with the Rhotens. Previously they worked together on various metroplex film projects and for the last 16 years in live theater productions. Her most recent work at Theatre Rocks! was as “Mother Superior” in Agnes of God by John Pielmeier. Other favorites include: Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (“Big Mama”);The Dixie Swim Club by Jamie Wooten and Jessie Jones (“Dinah”); Horton Foote’s The Traveling Lady (“Mrs. Tillman”); Ira Levin’s Deathtrap (“Helga TenDorp”); and Cinderella adapted by The Onstage Writers (the wicked stepmother “Lady Belrose”); Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias (both “Truvy” and “M’Lynn”), and a previous production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie (“Amanda”). Sheryl also has played in productions for Mesquite Community Theatre and Rotunda Theatre in Dallas. Having previously lived in Waxahachie, Sheryl was the founding directorof Waxahachie’s Bethlehem Revisited. She also served as the music director for Waxahachie Community Theatre under the direction of PJ Searsy. Andrew Williams (Jim O’Connor) – Andrew has

been involved in theatre for five years and has

worked in film and on stage, from Ennis to

Richardson. This is his fourth appearance on the

Theatre Rocks! stage; he was last seen in the role

of “Bernard the Bard” in last season’s An

Orphan’s Adventure. He also appeared as “Peter

Cratchit” in A Christmas Carol and as “Officer

O’Hara” in Arsenic and Old Lace. He hopes you

enjoy the show.

Production Staff

Theatre Rocks! Artistic Director & Co-Founder …….…..…... Bill Rhoten

Theatre Rocks! Executive Director & Co-Founder …..... Suzanne Rhoten

Director ………………..…………………..…..……….……..Bill Rhoten

Assistant Director ….…………………………………. Kimberly Koelzer

Set Design & Construction ……....……...….. Kelly Kovar, Jessica Kovar,

Jack Kovar, Dirk Kovar, & Madeleine Makay

Playbill …………..………..………… Rebecca Perry & Suzanne Rhoten

Sound & Lighting ……………………………………Charlene Andrews

Box Office ……………………………… ……………..Suzanne Rhoten

Headshots ………………………....……….…….……… Rich Raymond

Playbill Cover & Poster Designs ……..…………....……… Aaron Green

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord,

plans for your welfare and not for harm,

to give you a future with hope.

~Jeremiah 29:11

Brian & Lisa Rosewell

voice lessons

contact: 214.949.6408

lisakrosewell@gmail.com

PROUD TO SUPPORT THEATRE ROCKS! AND ITS 2020-2021 SEASON

It is very important to us to properly recognize those who do so much,

so PLEASE let us know if there are any errors or omissions on these pages. We will continue to add names

as these donations and season ticket purchases come in.

Producer $2,500+

Norma Epstein, John & Kathryn Muncaster, Jean Onstead,

Bill & Suzanne Rhoten, Jenny Vidrine – State Farm

Playwright $1,000 - $2,499

Jim & Tricia Fallis, Delinda & Charles Lynn, Polyguard, Carolyn Schlebach,

Sheryl Sullivan, Anonymous

Director $500 - $999 Raymond & Andi Caldwell, Joe T. & April Hancock, Betty Honza,

Mike & Jackie Self, Bill & Connie Walker

Performer $250 - $499

Carole Elkin, Paul & Rebecca Perry, Sally Slavik, David Watson

Costumer $100 - $249

Janis C. Coleman, Jerry & Martha Cook, Karen Kuck, Henrietta Novotny,

Greg & Sylvia Sallee, Anonymous

Box Office $25 - $99

Janice Barlow, Jerry & Martha Cook, Edwin & Carol Farrar,

Louis & Arlene Hahn, Garyesue Hooper, Terry & Sandra Hutton,

Ralph & Robin Nelson, Rich & Dawn Raymond, Sandra Mahood,

Pat Rogers, Becky Scasta, Catherine Shackelford,

Sandra Wakefield, Vicky Williams

Season Ticket Holders Al & Deb Aguilar, David, Brandi, Nathan, & Michaela Anthony, Janice Barlow,

Janis C. Coleman (2), Jerry & Martha Cook, Carole Kaine Elkin, Norma Epstein (4),

Sam & Esther Evans, Jim & Tricia Fallis, Edwin & Carol Farrar,

Charles & Mary Fosdick, Aaron & Samantha Green, Louis & Arlene Hahn,

Gail Hendrix, Tom & Brenda Hogue, Betty Honza, Christie Honza,

Terry & Sandra Hutton, Kimberly & Madeleine Koelzer,

Karen Kuck, Sandra Mahood, Al & Maggie Maples, Olon & Donna McClendon (4),

John & Kathryn Muncaster, Ralph & Robin Nelson, Paul & Rebecca Perry,

Polyguard (4), Rich & Dawn Raymond, Pat Rogers, Greg & Sylvia Sallee,

Becky Scasta (2), Carolyn Schlebach (2), Beverly Scott, Vera Speed,

Phyllis & Cooper Stewart, Sheryl Sullivan (2), Bob & Janet Thomas,

Bart & Jean Ann Underwood, Jenny Vidrine (4), Sandra Wakefield,

David Watson (2), Sandra Williams, Ralph & Robin Wright

We are a charitable organization. Our mission includes being a light shining in our community and honoring the Greatest Artist, our

Master Creator. We donate a portion of our income by giving back

into our region through organizations that are helping those among us who need it most.

Those include: First Look, Waxahachie; Lion Cubs, Ennis;

Runnin’ Free Ranch; Helping Hands, Ennis;

Give-A-Kid-A-Chance; First Look, Ennis;

In-Kind Donation to Ennis Chamber of Commerce;

Meals on Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties

We wish to thank the Ennis Arts Commission

for their annual support.

E-mail: sdventura21@gmail.com ~ Phone: 972-878-7300

400 W. Denton Street ~ Ennis TX

2020-2021 Season Line-Up of Shows The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote August: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 (Matinee) An elderly woman, who lives with her protective son and daughter-in- law, longs to visit her home town of Bountiful, Texas. She sets out to make the trip but finds out not everything is as she remembered.

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams October: 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 (Matinee) The Glass Menagerie is a memory play seen through the eyes of Tom Wingfield. A memory of a family who has trouble dealing with reality, which leads to each member of the family creating their own magical world and attempting to live in it.

My Favorite Christmas by Bill Rhoten December: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 (Matinee) The adventure of the Osborn family as little Angela meets up with Santa and his favorite elf, Eddie. The dad’s plans for Christmas go awry, but with the help of his sleepwalking next-door neighbor, Jim, and some birthday cake, it is surely Angela’s favorite Christmas of her whole life.

Life’s Little Miracles by Bill Rhoten February: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 (Matinee) The last in “The Greatest Generation Trilogy.” The lives of the Erhard family after Pearl Harbor continue in Mathis, Texas. Anna and Caleb have been married, but she hasn’t seen him since their brief honeymoon night in Corpus Christi. Caleb was transferred to the aircraft carrier Lexington, which is now at the bottom of the sea. She and her family prepare for the future and the Christmas of 1943.

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Priory School By Rebecca Perry, adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 2 (Matinee) 7, 8 (Matinee) & Evening Disappearances, murder, kidnapping in Victorian England. Sounds like a job, of course, for the inimitable Sherlock Holmes. This new, family-friendly adaptation of one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s own favorite tales is full of humor and suspense.

Theatre Rocks National Playwriting Competition (Winner) June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27 (Matinee) Production of the national winner of this contest. Script entries open to writers from the United States. Script requirements to be issued in the Contest Rules to be advertised. A $500 dollar prize also will be awarded.

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