A Night With Janis Joplin

January 29–March 8, 2020

The Topfer at ZACH Theatre

Created, Written and Directed by Randy Johnson
Starring Mary Bridget Davies

The legendary queen of rock-n-roll, Janis Joplin, explodes onto the stage in a concert experience that celebrates the Texas musical marvel, and shines a spotlight on the trailblazing female blues and soul vocalists who influenced her. A Night with Janis Joplin is packed with enduring hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Summertime,” plus hit songs by icons Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Etta James, and more. It’s sure to take a little piece of your heart!

Age recommendation: 17 and up for strong language, political commentary, and adult themes
Strobe lighting effects will be used during this performance. Some stage lighting aims toward audience at certain moments of the show.
Run time: Two hours and 20 minutes

Pride Night: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Post-Show Discussion: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Champagne Opening: Thursday, February 6, 2020

Production Team

Associate Director - TYLER RHODES
Music Director - ALLEN ROBERTSON
Choreographer - PATRICIA WILCOX***
Scenic and Projection Designer - BRIAN PRATHER**
Original Costume Designer - AMY CLARK**
Costume Coordinator - EMILY GILARDI
Hair and Makeup Designer - SERRET JENSEN
Technical Consultant - STEVE WILSON
Lighting Designer - RYAN O'GARA**
Associate Lighting Designer - NAFTALI WAYNE**
Sound Designer - CRAIG BROCK
Properties Designer - SCOTT GROH
Stage Manager - CATHERINE ANNE TUCKER*
Assistant Stage Manager - CATIE TIJERINA
Assistant Stage Manager - DAVVI SOLOMON
Assistant to the Director - ALEX RODRIGUEZ

Cast

Janis Joplin - MARY BRIDGET DAVIES*
Janis Joplin Alternate / Joplinaire Understudy - LESLIE MCDONEL*
Joplinaire / Aretha Franklin / Nina Simone / Chantel - NATTALYEE RANDALL*
Joplinaire / Etta James / Chantel/ Assist. to the Choreographer / Dance Captain - TAWNY DOLLEY*
Joplinaire / Odetta / Bessie Smith / Chantel - TRICKY JONES*
Joplinaire / Blues Singer / Chantel - IMANI ANI*

*AEA Member
**United Scenic Artists, Local 829
***Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Production Sponsors

Norton Rose Fulbright
Amber Pearce | Ronda and Kelly Gray
The Honorable Harriet O'Neill and Kerry Cammack
Joan and Jeffrey S. Lava