July 31–September 8, 2019 | The Topfer
Written by Holland Taylor
Tough as nails. Funny as hell.
ANN is an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious play brings us face to face with a complex, colorful, and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Written and originally performed by Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor, ANN takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends, and family.
Age recommendation: 12 and up for language and adult content
This Texas-sized story will run in the Topfer at ZACH July 31 - September 8, 2019 where you'll be treated to an up close and personal visit with one of the most unforgettable personalities in Texas politics.
“I do not want my tombstone to read, ‘She kept a really clean house.' I think I'd like them to remember me by saying, ‘She opened government to everyone'.” - Ann Richards.
Post-Show Discussion: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Champagne Opening: Thursday, Augustr 8, 2019
ANN: Then and Now Post-Show Panel Discussion:Friday, August 23, 2019
ANN: Then and Now. A panel featuring Ellen Richards, Celia Israel, Kristina Waugh, and Kim Olsen and moderated by a representative from Texas Democratic Party.
ASL Interpreted, Audio Described, and Open Captioned: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019
Please reserve tickets for these services within 2 weeks of scheduled date or call the Box Office at 476-0541 to confirm.
CAST
Ann Richards - LIBBY VILLARI*
Ann Richards (Understudy) - LAUREN LANE*
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - BENJAMIN ENDSLEY KLEIN
Scenic Designer - MICHAEL FAGIN
Projection Designer - ZACHARY BOROVAY
Projections - RODD SIMONSEN
Barry Doss – Costume Designer - BARRY DOSS
Costume Design Assistant - MELINA PEREZ
Hair and Makeup Designer - SERRET JENSEN
Lighting Designer - SARAH EC MAINES**
Sound Designer - KEN HUNCOVSKY
Properties Designer - SCOTT GROH
Stage Manager - ROBERT TOLARO
Assistant Stage Manager - KAT CARSON
*AEA Member
**USA Designer
***Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
