Get Involved!

Welcome to Rover as we continue our 17th Season! Single tickets, season samplers, and punch cards are now on sale and we invite you to buy yours NOW so you won’t miss a thing! We’ve got wonderful shows you won't see anywhere else, One Day Only and 10-Minute Play Festivals, and (new this season) productions for youth performers ages 10-18. And check out our newly announced summer camps!

On our rare “off nights,” we will also continue to entertain you with area improv troupes, shows by other theatre companies, and other unique programming.

Want to do more with Rover? We’d love to have 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! We’re looking for people to join our dynamic Board of Directors, help us write grants, network on Rover’s behalf with local businesses, build sets - if you’ve got a talent, we can probably make use of it!

Just give your contact information to the box office or a roving board member and we’ll take it from there. You can also send an email to Rover’s Artistic Director Carol M. Rice at carol@roverdramawerks.com for more information or with kudos, questions, or concerns about anything Rover related.

If you don’t have a lot of extra time, you can still help. Use GoodSearch.com when surfing the web (instead of Google), and Rover gets a penny per search. Every little bit adds up! Also use GoodShop when you shop online, and we get a percentage of your purchase. There’s even a nifty toolbar you can download that will tell you when you’re visiting a shopping site that will benefit Rover! With COUPONS!

Another easy way to support Rover is to visit the businesses whose ads appear in our program, and let them know you’re there because you saw them here! You can even buy an ad for YOUR business! Rates start at just $50 for a quarter page, and we have season ads available, too.

Be a show sponsor! You can sponsor the whole run, be a co-sponsor or production partner, or even just sponsor an opening night, closing night, or any special night during the run of any show in our season!

The BEST way to help us is to donate to Rover, and often you can even get your company to match your donation! Or you can also donate goods and services.

More than anything though, we love it when you’re here in our audience. We need and appreciate your support and hope to see you again SOON. Don’t forget to make your tax-deductible donations and buy your season tickets!

Rover Dramawerks ♦ 221 W. Parker Rd., Suite 580 ♦ Plano, TX 75023 972-849-0358 ♦ www.roverdramawerks.com

presents

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to partner with international playwriting coalition, 365 Women A Year,

to present 12 plays about amazing real women. The project’s focus is to write plays

about extraordinary women in past and present history, bring women back into the social consciousness, and plant seeds of herstory around the country.

Season sponsors:

Thursday, April 6 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 pm, Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, April 15 at 3:00 pm

The Anesthetic Was Psalms by Nancy Gall-Clayton directed by Stan Kelly

Sarah - Cortland Grynwald Jane - Nicole Denson Ephraim - Dale Gutt

Julia Tuttle: The Mother of Miami by Marj O'Neill-Butler

directed by Lindsey Humphries

Julia Tuttle - Rachel Dawson Fanny Tuttle- Carroll Herring

The Deaths of Anna May Wong by Anne V. McGravie directed by Stan Kelly

Movie-Goer - David Noel Brenda - Ashley Markgraf Olive - Nina Gurgenidze

Charles - Trey Albright Mother - Nancy Pistilli

Evangeline - Olivia Douglas Bosun - Gerald Fitzgerald

Anna May Wong - Danielle Shirar

The Production Staff

Stage Manager..........................................................................Elena Martin Production Coordinator............................................................Carol M. Rice Lighting Designers.................................................................Maxim Overton Lindsey Humphries Sound Designer...........................................................................Jason Rice Light Board Operator..................................................................Darcy Koss Program.................……………………………………................Carol M. Rice Box Office………………………………….................................Kim Wickware

For more information about 365 Women a Year: A Playwriting Project, please visit their website at https://365womenayear.wordpress.com/,

follow them on Twitter at @365WomenAYear, and check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/429235263876823/

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! If we have failed to acknowledge you, please accept our sincere apology

and let us know so we can rectify the situation.

First Watch - $20 to $49 Anonymous (11) ▪ Holly Bagwell ▪ Deb Caperton Ballard ▪ Howard Barber ▪ Vicki Biddy ▪ Mark, Debbie & Aaron Blankenship ▪ Dan Brantley ▪ Heather Broughton ▪

Michael Brown ▪ James E. Burnside ▪ Mary Campbell ▪ Michelle Cao ▪ Vandana Char ▪ Emily Ball Cicchini ▪ Karen L. Click ▪ Julie Confalone ▪ Manuel C. Cruz ▪ Antoinette

Degnan ▪ Nicole Denson ▪ Debbie Deverich ▪ Kevin Dias ▪ C.J. Ehrlich ▪ George Elking ▪ Betty Farnsworth ▪ Kelly Ferguson ▪ Dana Fitzmaurice ▪ Nancy Gall-Clayton ▪

Carlos Gallegos ▪ Adrian Giuhat ▪ Susan Goodell ▪ Lawrence Groves ▪ Claudia I. Haas ▪ Susan Long Haga ▪ Gayle Ormsby Hargis ▪ Rae Harville ▪ Tony Hawkins ▪

Keith Hoffmaster ▪ David & Malinda Hicks ▪ Robbi Holman ▪ Kelli Ivy ▪ Charlotte Kolls ▪ Mrs. Y.L. ▪ Nancy Lamb ▪ Doug & Marilyn Latham ▪ Latreshia Lilly ▪ Jim Long ▪

Catherine Luster ▪ Mirna Lynch ▪ Simeon Manjus ▪ Tom McCallister ▪ Sharon McGahagin ▪ Pamela McNutt ▪ David Meermans ▪ Libby Mitchell ▪ George Morris ▪ Bill Naifeh ▪ Betty Nieczyporowicz ▪ Jennifer O’Grady ▪ Melissa O'Neal ▪ Janette Oswald ▪ Nancy Pistilli ▪ John Reas ▪ Jody Reed ▪ Laura Reyes ▪ Ken Rock ▪ Monica Salhuana ▪ Daniel Scheve ▪ Mark-Brian Sonna ▪ Linda Stevens ▪ Jenne Stone ▪ Ellen Davis Sullivan ▪ Ronald Ternosky ▪ Lauren Tunnell ▪ Lloyd Turney ▪ Beverly Wassberg ▪

Rickey Wax ▪ A. Ivan White ▪ Dale Wheeler ▪ Tracy Yost ▪ Melody Yuhn

Special Thanks

Rover’s 365 Women a Year Festival would not have been possible without the generous contributions of the following:

The playwrights, without whom none of this would happen. Ad Pages

Jesslynn Eisenberg Chamblee City of Plano

Nicole Denson Lindsey Humphries

Kyle Igneczi Darcy Koss Elena Martin

Maxim Overton Karen Papari

Pocket Sandwich Theatre Vivian Reed Jason Rice

Texas Commission on the Arts The Rea Charitable Trust

White Elegance Olivia Williams

We also want to thank 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 season ticket holders!

Rover Dramawerks Donors Crusader - $10,000 and above

City of Plano ▪ The Rea Charitable Trust ▪ Texas Commission on the Arts

Trailblazer - $5000 to $9999 The Dale Wasserman Foundation ▪ Naifeh Photography ▪

Caitlin Schraufnagel ▪ Randy & Diana Wright of The Wright Solution

Pioneer - $2500 to $4999 Anonymous (2) ▪ David McCall ▪ Jason & Carol Rice ▪ Truman & Joanne Rice

Explorer - $1000 to $2499

Dianne & Marion Brockette ▪ Curran Tomko Tarski LLP ▪ Mike Hathaway ▪ HP Enterprise Services ▪ Hunt Consolidated, Inc. ▪ Steven Shaw ▪

Robert R. Smith ▪ Texas Instruments Foundation ▪ Ken and Ona Willingham

Adventurer - $500 to $999 Anonymous (2) ▪ Tim & Jane Birkhead ▪ Bridge Builder Academy ▪

John R. Caldwell ▪ Kelly & Russell Clarkson ▪ Communities Foundation of Texas ▪ Margo Lynn Hablutzel ▪ Hirsch’s Specialty Meats ▪ Lennox Corp. ▪

Ashley Morris-Johnson ▪ Vivian Reed ▪ Russell & Laura Wright

Guide - $200 to $499 AlphaGraphics ▪ Robin Attaway ▪ The Auto Shop ▪ bHIP Global, Inc. ▪ Mike & Teresa

Bronsky ▪ Bud & Bonnie Barlow ▪ BJ’s Restaurant ▪ Melody & John Bock ▪ Jerred Chute ▪ Edward Coyle ▪ Nancy Day ▪ Deep Ellum Brewing Company ▪ Ruth DeNamur ▪ Vivek Dhas ▪ Dr. Mary Ann Dudko ▪ Einstein Bros. Bagels ▪ Flowerama of Plano ▪ Frito Lay ▪ Goodsearch.com ▪ Alice and Bill Hobbs ▪ Lindsey Humphries ▪ Victoria Irvine ▪ Paul & Cynthia James ▪ Terrie W. Justus ▪ Jerry Kezheya ▪ Mike & Sherry

Kidd ▪ Doug & Debi Kilmer ▪ Dave and Mary Beth King ▪ Kolache Station ▪ Howard & Joyce Korn ▪ Sheri Korth & Ted Wesley ▪ Matt McNiell ▪ Ron Miller ▪ Jim & Pat Mitchell ▪ Photography by Misty ▪ Raising Cane’s ▪ Paula Raven ▪ Barry Schneider & Nancy Corley ▪ Matthew Stepan ▪ Tom Thumb ▪ Pete & Marilyn Van Leuvan ▪ Stella Vea ▪

John & Lee Ida Wacker ▪ Brian Wolf ▪ Rebecca Wright ▪ Sandy Yeh

Outrider - $100 to $199 Amazon Smile ▪ Angela’s at the Crosswalk ▪ Anonymous (2) ▪ Elena & Ira Barash ▪

Janet Behning ▪ Gregory Boydston ▪ Linda Bross ▪ Jackie & Oscar Burchard ▪ Capital One Services, Inc. ▪ Roger Carver ▪ Linda Coleman ▪ Travis & Veronica Day ▪ Richard Fiske ▪ Susan Fortin ▪ Dan & Claudia Gray ▪ Dale Gutt ▪ Julie Holmer & David Rankin ▪

Annika Horne ▪ Sonya Jones ▪ Mary Kennard ▪ Darcy Koss ▪ Mirna Lynch ▪ Rich Machado ▪ Marilyn Mahoney ▪ Anne McGravie ▪ David & Mei Meermans ▪ Howard &

Brenda Moyes ▪ Valerie Nelson ▪ North Texas Chamber ▪ Dr. William Parr ▪ Andy Sayers ▪ Ron Seher ▪ James & Heather Shin ▪ In Memory of Frank Shirar ▪ Cathy

Sims ▪ Patricia Storck & Christopher Parr ▪ Debbie Watson ▪ Glynda & Charles Welch ▪ Elena Westbrook ▪ Richard Wills ▪ Brian Wolf

Scout - $50 to $99

Anonymous (4) ▪ Carol Becker ▪ John & Melody Bock ▪ Cai Schmidt ▪ Jackie Carey ▪ Carrabba’s Italian Grill ▪ John & Twylia Church ▪ Donald Cook ▪ Julia Costello ▪ Robbin

Dill ▪ Dan & Cathy Donahue ▪ Cheryl Dorrance ▪ George Elwell ▪ Jack & Patricia Forbess ▪ Doug Grace ▪ Carla Graham ▪ Andrea H. ▪ Genie Hammel ▪ Darlene

Humphries ▪ Stephanie Kelly ▪ Donna Latham ▪ Linda M. Lee & Jay Isham ▪ Debbie & Dave Marshall ▪ Martin Family ▪ Carol & Tim McNutt ▪ Lo & Karen Robinson ▪ The

Ronald ▪ In Memory of Caryl Scales ▪ Alasdair Seth ▪ Buster Spiller ▪ A Star Sushi & Seafood Buffet ▪ Linda & Frank Stepan ▪ Marcia Stuart ▪ Dave Tenney ▪ Janelle

Twyford ▪ Pete & Marilyn Van Leuvan ▪ The Wickwares ▪ Kenny Wilson

Return to Sender: The Minnie Cox Story by Rita Anderson

directed by Libby Mitchell

Minnie Cox - Naronica Shaw Ola - Sierra Milliron

James Vardaman - Mike Wilson Alice Dawson - Lindsey Humphries

President Roosevelt - Dale Gutt

(intermission)

Linda by Diana Burbano

directed by Kayla Cullinane-Freeman

La Linda - Rosalinda Oliveres

Herstorical Pen-Pals by Caroline Turner Cole

directed by Glynda Welch

Harriet - Sydney Pitts Heather - Ruby Denson

Michelle/Factory Worker/Facebook Adult - Amelia Quiggle Mother/Mom - Nicole Denson

Mr. Thomas/factory foreman - David Noel

Curtain Rods by J. Sanders Nelson

directed by Catherine Luster

Marina - Emily Burgardt Lee - Stuart Neef

Charlie - J.R. Bradford Nita - Candace Allen

Friday, April 7 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, April 8 at 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 13 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, April 15 at 8:00 pm

No Limits by Carol M. Rice

directed by Libby Mitchell

Mo’Ne Davis - Lydia Williams Jackie Mitchell - Nicke Junior

Effa Manley - Kiani Stone

Little Swan, a Pas de Deux by Allie Costa

directed by Matt Stepan

Anna - Jenna Caire Madame - Nicole Denson

Marguerite (off-stage voice) - Carroll Herring

The Mysterious Affair at the Christies by Jennifer O’Grady

directed by Marilyn Latham

Agatha Christie - Lindsey Humphries Archie Christie - Charles Grissom

Joan by Susan Shafer

directed by Matt Stepan

Little Bird - Carroll Herring Joan Ganz Cooney - Kiani Stone

Mike - David Noel Virginia - Candace Allen

Little Bird puppet designed by Kyle Igneczi.

(intermission)

Hitler’s Whore by Jim Colgan

directed by Carol M. Rice

Eva Braun - Rebecca White Ilsa - Polly Harrison

Magda Goebbels - Kelly Moore Clarkson Albert Speer - Chad Jones

5 short plays from concept to curtain in JUST ONE DAY

with performances at 8:00 and 10:00 pm

May 4-27

This riotous British farce exposes the intricacies and complications that ensue when three different sets of hopeful lovers all converge on the b e d r o o m o f t h e Markham’s supposedly empty flat, assuring a hectic and hilarious evening for all!

Up Next For Rover Dramawerks

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Wien, Schnapps, and Fun in Plano since 1993

Highest rated German restaurant in Texas by the ZAGAT Survey® 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 and 2013

221 W. Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75023 (972) 881-0705

1301 W. Parker Road, Ste #100 Plano, TX 75023 972-633-5593 Store Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM; Tues - Fri Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM Closed Sunday & Monday

HIRSCH’S SPECIALTY MEATS PRIME & CHOICE GRADE MEATS

Sausage ● Seafood ● Game Processing

Family-owned meat market serving Plano and surrounding areas since 1992.

Just a few of the awards Hirsch’s has received for their excellent service and commitment to quality:

• Readers Choice Awards - Best of Collin County • D Magazine - Best Meat Market • City of Plano- Environmental Star of Excellence • Plano Chamber of Commerce - Small Business of the Year • City of Plano Health Inspection - Consistent Grade A inspection

2017 Rover Drama Camps

It’s time to sign up for exciting SUMMER CAMPS RIGHT HERE at Rover Dramawerks! Sign up online or at the box office!

IMPROV TO ACTING ($160) June 19-23, half day, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(Ages 5-9)

IMPROV CHARACTERS & PERFORMANCE ($160) June 19-23, half day, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(Ages 10-16)

YOUNG WRITERS CAMP ($160) June 19-23, half day, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(Ages 10-16)

SFX MAKEUP & CREATURE FEATURES ($195 - includes $35 supplies fee)

June 19-23, half day, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Ages 10-16)

BREAK A LEG! DRAMA CAMP ($220) TWO SESSIONS!

June 26-30, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July 24-28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m  

(Ages 6-12)

BREAK YOUR OTHER LEG! ($220) August 8-12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(Ages 8-14)

And check out our discounts! • $25 sibling discount - use promo code SIBLING. • Save $25 when you enroll in two camps June 19-23 to make a full day -

use promo code FULLDAY. • Repeating students this summer receive a $10 discount after the first

camp - use promo code REPEAT. • Bring three friends to a camp with you, and your tuition is half off -

call us to get this deal.

(Discounts are not combinable.)

Class descriptions are available at our website: www.roverdramawerks.com

We’re also offering three sessions of our popular

BREAK A LEG! DRAMA CAMP at Huffines Recreation Center in Richardson! Enrollment is opening soon!