ANN

by Holland Taylor

with Jacqueline Jones

directed by Billy Christopher Maupin

Wed Sept 16 - Sun Oct 25, 2020

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​Just in time for what's probably the most important election of our time, Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce the Richmond premiere of Holland Taylor's ANN. The one-woman show features Jacqueline Jones in the role of Ann Richards, who was a revolutionary figure in American politics.

Holland Taylor's script is an in-depth, humorous, and affectionate portrait of Ann Richards. The play illustrates why Richards was a revolutionary figure in American politics. She was the first female Democratic governor of Texas and was a powerful voice in the pro-choice and women's rights movements. She came to national attention when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic Convention. Richards passed away in 2006 and is remembered for her sharp wit and her advocacy for the inclusion of underrepresented populations in governments, One of Richards' most passionate beliefs was that democracy depended on everyone voting and actively participating in manifesting the ideals of equality and justice for all.

Firehouse will continue its practice of contactless theatre for the run of ANN that it established during the first production of our 2020-21 season -- a solo performance of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. Performances of ANN will be limited to 2, 4, 6, or 8 audience members at each show, and select performances will be live-streamed.

ANN
by Holland Taylor

Performers:
Jacqueline Jones - Ann Richards
Erica Hughes - Voice of Nancy Kohler

Patricia Alli - Voice of College President

Production Team:
Director - Billy Christopher Maupin
Costume Designer - Ruth Hedberg
Lighting and Sound Designer - Todd Labelle
Dialect Coach - Erica Hughes
Stage Managers - Grace Brown, Emily Vial

Performance Schedule:
Wed, Sept 16 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Sept 17 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Sept 19 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Sept 23 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Sept 24 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Sept 25 @ 2pm
Sat, Sept 26 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Sept 30 @ 7:30pm*
Thu, Oct 1 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 2 @ 2pm

​Sat, Oct 3 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Oct 4 @ 4pm*
Wed, Oct 7 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Oct 8 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 9 @ 2pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Oct 11 @ 4pm

Fri, Oct 16 @ 7:30pm

Sat, Oct 17 @ 7:30pm*

Sun, Oct 18 @ 4pm

Fri, Oct 23 @ 7:30pm

Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:30pm

Sun, Oct 25 @ 4pm*
*live-streamed performances on 9/30,10/4,10/17, and 10/25