Coming Next to the downstage series
THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a contemporary song-cycle musical
that ingeniously chronicles the
five year life of a marriage, from
meeting to break-up... or from
break-up to meeting, depending
on how you look at it. Written
by Jason Robert Brown
(PARADE, SONGS FOR A NEW
WORLD), THE LAST FIVE
YEARS is an intensely personal
look at the relationship between
a writer and an actress told from
both points of view.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Presents
Tennessee Williams’
CAT ON A HOT TIN
ROOF
Directed by Nathan Autrey
Limited Engagement May 30th—June 7th
Coming Next to the Sander’s Theatre
GYPSY is the ultimate story
about an aggressive stage
mother. Join Rose, June and
Louise in their trip across
the United States during the
1920's, when vaudeville was
dying and burlesque was
born. LET ME ENTERTAIN
YOU, SOME PEOPLE, YOU'LL NEVER GET AWAY FROM ME, IF MOMMA WAS
MARRIED, ALL I NEED IS THE GIRL, EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES, YOU
GOTTA GET A GIMMICK and TOGETHER WHEREVER WE GO.
August 1—August 17th
Directed by Bill Sizemore
Get your tickets while you can at www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
or by calling Theatre Mania at 1-866-811-4111
Directed by Alex Krus
Sanders Theater,
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
April 18th—May 4th 2014
“Pulitzer Prize Series”
www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
Our passion is to bring the Master Playwright’s legacy to a new generation in a
way that is both fresh and entertaining. We seek to debunk the myth that
Shakespeare and other forms of classic theatre are irrelevant to the modern
audience. Stolen Shakespeare Guild is committed to bringing the works of William Shakespeare, along with other distinguished playwrights, to new life in
the twenty-first century.
STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD presents
Tennessee Williams'
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
Directed by Alex Krus
Assistant Director: Alexandra Moore
Stage Manager: Kristy Scroggins
Assistant Stage Manager: Traci Clements
Set Designer: George Redford
Light Designer: Bryan Douglas
Costume Designer: Kelly King
Props Designer: Traci Clements
Sound Designer: Alex Krus
Master Carpenter: Keith Glenn
Set Building Crew: Brad Felty, Kristy Scroggins and her Dad, Traci
Clements, Libby Hawkins, Bryan Douglas, Becca Brown , Patrick
"Lynwood" Henry, Kit Hussey , Christian Schmoker, and Alexandra Moore
Scenic Painters: Lauren Morgan and Becca Brown
Rehearsal Space Provided by First Christian Church and Irving North Christian
Church.
Special Thanks to Theater Arlington, Onstage In Bedford, GLCT, TART, and
super special thanks to anyone who came up and helped . Especially those
who we could not list in the program after it went to print.
There will be two intermissions. The complete running time is
around two hours and twenty minutes
Act I (50 minutes)
10 minute Intermission
Act II (50 minutes)
10 minute Intermission
Act III (20 minutes)
This production is RATED R for adult language and situations.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild’s Season Sponsors
KINGS AND QUEENS $5000 or more
The Arts Council Of Fort Worth
Keith Glenn and Dr. Janet Glenn
Jason and Lauren Morgan
DUKES AND DUCHESSES $1000 or
more
Gentle Dentistry Of Las Colinas
Philip G and Becky South
Denise Martinez
LORDS AND LADIES $800 or more
James and Rachel Morgan
KNIGHTS AND MAIDENS $600 or more
Robin Attaway
Michael Boyd
William M. Allen
Will and Robin Grimes
SQUIRES AND NURSES $400 or more
Evan S. and Janie R. Faris
Julia Hedden and Punch Shaw
Women's Shakespeare Club of Fort Worth
Dr. Judith Cherry and Glenn Cherry
Winnona Hendren
TRADESPEOPLE $200 or more
Jacqueline Batjer
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Bernadette Shultz
Mr and Mrs. Nathan O West
Evelyn Clifton
June Duggins
Ann and David Ouzts
SERFS $100 or more
Nathan & Trina West
Carter Bowen
Donald Terrell
PIRATES AND WENCHES $50 or more
Diane Martichuski
Travis Andrews
Glenn Doskocil
GROUNDLINGS $49.99 or less - Every dollar helps!
Jennifer Francis, Larry Rose, Brandy Allen, Sara Hooser, Larry Rose , John Gilbert, Caitlin
Smit, Mary Huffines, Joseph Thomas, Theresa Phillips, Julie Ballard, Carrol Watts, Angela
Zeis, Patrick Roso, Frederica Pigram, and Sherine Tatum
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Director’s Notes
What is your click? This is the question that I want you to answer. What do you need more
of in your life in order to finally feel at peace. What gives you the most inner peace? Is it
love? Is it respect? Is it money? I know. It's a tough question. Sure, you can spout out a
quick, transparent answer, but everyone will know that it's just the tip of the iceberg; that
there are far more complexities underneath, veiled in a sort of politeness. Such is the way
with "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
This has been an interesting process for me. Most of the shows I've directed, I've seen
something from; whether it be the movie, or even YouTube clips (believe me, I already
know what your thinking: How could you not see the Elizabeth Taylor/Paul Newman version?! It's a classic!) Cat, however, I have zero experience until this production. Sure, I'd had
read the script, but that's my interpretation versus everyone else, which makes it kind of
relieving. I was told of some elements that were "iconic," that you probably won't see. So,
if you came into this show waiting for an "iconic" Cat moment, you might be disappointed.
However, if you came into this show wanting a truthful, raw version of Cat...well then,
have I got the show for you.
I should also say that I could not have done this without the help of my designers, stage
managers, assistant director and cast, who have all wanted to just sit back and create with
me, and moreover, push creativity in different directions. I don't know why such talented
people continue to work with me, but ...I can't complain. A giant thanks to Kristy
Scroggins. She may only look like a name in this program, but she is a life-saver when it
comes to theater. Now, I've rambled on too much, so...sit back, and enjoy!
Please go to www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
for more information about us.
Starring
Katreeva Phillips as Margaret
Christian Schmoker as Brick:
Kit Hussey as Big Daddy
Phyllis Clayton-Huaute as Big Mama:
Alex Wade as Gooper
Libby Hawkins as Mae
Patrick "Lynwood" Henry as Reverend Tooker
and
Robert Shores as Doctor Baugh
About the play
The sensuality and excitement of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in
1955 with its Gothic American story of two brothers, and their wives, vying for the
inheritance of their dying father, Big Daddy, amid a whirlwind of sexuality untethered
(in the person of Maggie the Cat), and the burden of love repressed (in the person of
her husband, Brick Pollitt). Williams, as he so often did with his plays, rewrote Cat On
A Hot Tin Roof for many years - this version we are presenting was prepared by Williams for the American Shakespeare Festival production in 1974, with all the changes
that satisfied the playwright's desire for a definitive text.
About the Director
Alex Krus is delighted to be back at Stolen Shakespeare, after co-directing
"Spamalot" with Jason Morgan. Alex is also enjoying his fourth year back in the
Metroplex after graduating from Texas Tech. Recent directing credits include: "Guys
on Ice" and "All the Great Books (Abridged)" at GLCT, and "The Woman in
Black" (ONSTAGE in Bedford) among others. Thanks to family, friends, and Becca for
their undying support. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you
have imagined."
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Cast
Katreeva Phillips (Margaret) is very happy to make her debut at
SSG. Some of her favorite roles include Mary Warren in The Crucible (Stage West), Kathy in Company (Jubilee Theatre) and Evelyn in
Curse of the Mummy (Pocket Sandwich Theatre). Katreeva is about
to finish her second year as a middle school theatre teacher within
the Birdville School District, and hopes to travel to California this
summer to study or work more in film. She thanks God for His loyalty, and
her family for their support.
Christian Schmoker (Brick) studied theatre and dance at Texas
Tech University. Favorite roles include Lt. Cioffi, Curtains (Texas
Tech Theatre Department); John Merrick, The Elephant Man
(Lubbock Community Theatre); and Anthony, Sweeney Todd
(Texas Tech Music Department). Also, he has performed at Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, Abilene Opera, and Louisiana Lyrical
Opera. For the SSG, he played Society Max/Joey Biltmore in Guys and Dolls,
Historian/Not Dead Fred/French Guard/and Prince Herbert in Spamalot,
Touchstone in As You Like It, and himself in The Complete Works Of Shakespeare (Abridged) “Thank you for coming out to support your local theatre
and artists”
Kit Hussey (Big Daddy) has been performing on area stages and in
feature films, television series, TV movies, and commercials for
over thirty years. This is his first role for the SSG, but his third
chance to work with Alex Krus. Kit has directed three shows for Artisan, Funny Money for OnStage, and written and directed numerous shows for the Creative Arts Theatre and School in Arlington.
Last fall he appeared as Old Candy in the Theatre Arlington production Of
Mice and Men. A DVD of his original one-man show Outride the Devil, A
Morning With Doc Holliday is available on Netflix and Amazon. Kit is a retired
airline captain and now makes models and props for photographers and
commercial clients, including Radio Shack, Frito Lay, AT&T, and the Dallas
Cowboys. Thank you, Gayle.
Phyllis Clayton-Huaute (Big Mama) is delighted to be in her first
show (on stage) with SSG. Favorite roles include Veta in Harvey,
Betty in The Foreigner & Mrs. Paddy in Curious Savage at Artisan
Ctr Theater. Most of her time is spent in sound design & operation.
Those credits include: Playing With Fire (After Frankenstein), Fool
For Love, & Down the Road for L.I.P. Service; Nunsense, Sound of
Music, & Fiddler for The Firehouse Theatre; Picnic for SSG, & many, many
other productions over the last several years. Phyllis would like to thank
Alex, Alex, Jason & Lauren for this opportunity. As a great friend always
Alex Wade (Gooper) is honored to be working with SSG for the
first time and is thrilled to be working with Alex Krus again. Wade
has worked with several different theatres in the DFW area both as
an actor and as a director. Some of his most memorable projects
include "Season's Greeings", which he directed at Onstage in Bedford, and "Raft of the Medusa", which he directed with Level Ground Arts.
He was most recently seen on the stage as Garry in Granbury Theatre Company's "Noises Off!". He would like to thank his friends and family for their
never ending support and patience.
Libby Hawkins (Mae) is so excited to be a part of the "Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof" cast. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University
(B.A. in Theatre) and will be a student with the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts beginning in August. Past roles
with the SSG include: Mary Bennett - Pride and Prejudice,
Christine - Picnic, Perdita - The Winters Tale, and The Fairy A Midsummer Nights Dream. Favorite roles include: Roger Lord of the Flies ( Level Ground Arts), The Woman - The Woman in
Black (TART), and Darlene - The Diviners (Lip Service). Libby would like
to thank Alex for this opportunity, the cast for a fantastic run, and her
incredible family and wonderful husband Ben for their support and encouragement.
Patrick Lynwood Henry (Rev. Tooker) is super duper stoked &
dismayed at the opportunity to preform in such an amazing show
with such an awesome cast & crew. He likes pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. He's not into yoga. He's into champagne
which is intended to celebrate the great show he's a part of. He
has a Bachelors Degree in Theatre from Texas A&M-Commerce,
and most recently portrayed Mitch in Love In E Flat with Rover Dramawerks.
Some of his favorite roles include Skip Hampton in Lu Ann Hampton Laverty
Oberlander, Lord Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, Grandpa Sycamore in You
Can't Take It With You, and Mr. Fleet in The Great Cross Country Race. He
would like to thank his; Alex x2 for the opportunity they've given him & believing in his talents, his family & friends for their ever present love & support, and above all God for allowing him to give his heart to the audience,
body to the stage, and live life with grace.
Robert Shores (Dr. Baugh) is an actor, director, writer who is
delighted to be back on stage with the SSG having appeared
in Twelfth Night in 2012. Most recently he has been seen on
the Plaza stage for Kiss me Kate. Before that he was seen in
Granbury in Noises Off which he also directed. Among his favorite shows and characters he has played are Charlie Baker in The Foreigner, Detective Sargent Troughton in Run for your wife, Marc Antony in
Julius Caesar, Prospero in The Tempest, Terry Jones in Monty Python
madness, and Macbeth in Shakespearean Deathmatch. He has also been
seen on film in season 3 of Prison break, the Genesis of healing,
Dealy plaza the movie and soon to be released Zugio and the Sunshine
Kidz.